Fact Checker: Is Soludo Disbursing 25,000 naira to Supporters ahead of Governorship Election?
Claim: Anambra State Governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chukwuma Soludo, is allegedly giving out ₦25,000 to his supporters ahead of the Anambra governorship election.
New Naval Chief Vows Tougher Fight Against Oil Theft, Maritime Crimes
The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, has pledged to intensify the fight against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and other maritime crimes threatening Nigeria’s economy, as he assumes office this Thursday
Four Dead, Several Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Kara Bridge
A road accident involving multiple vehicles on Kara Bridge along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has killed least four people.
Lagos Police Vow to Stop Planned Protests on Oworonshoki Demolition
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist, Omoyele Sowore, and others against mobilizing protests over recent demolitions in the state.
NBTE Cautions Illegal National Diploma Awarding Bodies
The National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, has cautioned all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria to desist from the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates.
Mathematics No Longer Compulsory For Arts Students, Federal Government declares
The Director of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, has said that The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including that Mathematics is no longer compulsory for Arts students, but is still a requirement for science students.
Minister Of Youth Development Visits Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has visited Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing in Nnewi, Anambra State, to discuss ways of partnering on youth empowerment and skill development.
PENGASSAN Clarifies Reconciliation Deal With Dangote, Says ‘no Agreement was signed’
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that ended its recent strike against Dangote Refinery.
NEMA: 24 Rescued, 42 Still Missing In Kogi Boat Accident
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers were rescued from the Kogi boat accident.
Dangote Group To Redeploy Earlier disengaged staff
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari, has said the Dangote Group will redeploy staff earlier disengaged from its refinery operations, following the resolution of its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.