The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with an insurance company and an international technology firm, has launched a mobile platform designed to minimise passenger delays and ensure compensation from airlines to travellers whenever delays exceed three hours. The platform also guarantees passenger protection from any form of maltreatment by airlines. This development was unveiled…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive is part ofy the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. “The NEC…
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin of the formidable U.S. military presence in Europe, underscoring Washington’s strategic positioning amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources who spoke under the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, this conversation marked the first direct dialogue between Trump…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced plans to present the state’s 2025 budget to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly, emphasizing a continued partnership aimed at advancing the welfare of Rivers residents. Speaking at the commissioning of two ultra-modern community town halls and the launch of a scholarship and empowerment program in Akiama…
King West, the son of renowned Lagos transport leader MC Oluomo, has sparked reactions on social media after posting a photo of his father with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The image, which King West posted on his Instagram story, captures MC Oluomo standing with President Tinubu in a setting adorned with Nigerian flags. Accompanying the…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged the federal government to take immediate action to combat the growing food insecurity in the country, describing it as a critical issue that exacerbates the hardship faced by Nigerians. Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the National President of PFN, made the call following the fellowship’s executive meeting in…
Amid Economic Hardship, FG Spends N5bn on Renovation of Vice President’s Lagos ResidenceAmid the ongoing economic challenges and escalating inflation affecting millions of Nigerians, the Federal Government has come under scrutiny for allocating a significant N5 billion towards the renovation of the Vice President’s official residence in Lagos. In November 2023, the Federal Government outlined…
Tragedy struck in Ogun State as a grieving father recounts the harrowing ordeal that led to the death of his son, a student reportedly subjected to brutal disciplinary measures at his school. The father of the deceased student shared that his son endured 40 lashes with a cane and was forced to perform 150 frog…
The Abia State government has taken decisive action against pension fraud, arresting several civil servants involved in the scam, and will soon arraign them in court, ABN TV reports. This is even as some of the identified pensions who are based abroad are to be repatriated to face prosecution at home. Recall that last week…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In a call on Wednesday, Biden offered his congratulations and invited Trump to the White House for a meeting on the transition process. The White House announced that arrangements for this…
