Dubai Shuts Airport Due To Record Rainfall
Dubai International Airport has advised passengers not to turn up at its premises due to areas being inundated by water following record rainfall, the largest in the United Arab Emirates, in 75 years.
PDP Governors To Hold NEC Meeting Today, Warns Members To Desist From Illegality
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, have warned party members against illegality as they get set to hold their National Executive Committee meeting this Thursday.
EFCC Insists On Arraigning Bello, Warns Against Obstruction Of Its Activities
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has insisted that it will arraign former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja this Thursday.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Demands For “Fair Hearing Safeguards”
The lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has demanded for “fair hearing safeguards” for his client, saying that this condition should be met before Kanu’s trial for terrorism begins.
NAF Kills 30 Iswap Insurgents
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says its air component of Operation Hadarin Kai has executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, killing over 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad.
UNICEF Nigeria Urges FG To Provide Safer Schools
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Nigeria, UNICEF, has called on the government, partners, and the international community to take decisive action to ensure that all schools across all states have the needed resources and tools to fully implement the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools, focusing on the most vulnerable regions.
Obi Criticizes 2024 Budget
The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi remains persistent in expressing his deep concerns about the 2024 budget, stating that there are items in the budget that do not align with the current circumstances of the country, and it is important to call for a review of the budget.
Ondo APC Clears 16 Aspirants For Party Primary
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has cleared the 16 aspirants seeking to be the party’s candidate for the Ondo State Governorship election coming up in November
NLC Fixes Minimum Wage At 615k
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has decided on N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria.
Kebbi Assembly Suspends Member For Unguarded Utterances
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Birnin Kebbi North Constituency, Hassan Umar, for alleged unguarded utterances.