The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, says the lingering security crisis in the territory and other parts of the country would be minimized if the nation’s economy is in a good state. The former Rivers Governor, however, said the Federal Government is currently working to improve the nation’s economy, with…
Police in Illinois say a gunman suspected of killing eight people in the city of Joliet, Illinois, has died after a confrontation with law enforcement officials. Police said Romeo Nance, 23, is believed to have fatally shot himself after the confrontation near Natalia, Texas. He is suspected of killing eight people at multiple locations in…
The Canadian Government is planning to implement a national cap aimed at reducing the influx of international students into the country. The immigration minister, Marc Miller, disclosed during an interview on Sunday with CTV’s Question Period that discussions with provincial governments will be necessary “to make sure that the provinces that have not been doing…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has revealed how he invented the now trending ‘No gree for anybody’ slogan in the new year. The actor, who has been in the eyes of the storm lately over his marital challenges, confirmed that he brought up the viral slogan at the start of the year, saying he deserved some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has faulted claims that practically all paracetamol drugs in the nation are under the suggested dosages. The Chief General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, talked on Monday while newsmen on discoveries made by the organization following a distribution which guaranteed that a large portion…
The Nigerian Government has said the Student Loan Scheme would be funded through the Education Tax Fund, under the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji revealed this on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents alongside the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Adedeji revealedthat…
The Abia State Police have discovered a tunnel allegedly used by kidnappers to transport victims into the bush. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, disclosed the development over the weekend. He revealed that the tunnel was located at the Lekwesi community, Umunneochi LGA. The commissioner explained that he led a team of…
Sixteen members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were ousted by the Court of Appeal but are banking on the Supreme Court judgment, have declared their intention to resume plenary on Tuesday, January 23. The resumption is set to take place at the temporary chamber in the old Government House in Jos, Plateau State….
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reiterated that his mission and vision for accelerated development of the state will be anchored on his 15-point agenda. Uzodimma said on Sunday during a church service at Government House Chapel, Owerri that the critical areas will be in tandem with his administration’s Shared Prosperity and 3-R mantra…
Nigeria’s economic state and challenges have been a driving force, pushing many Nigerians towards entrepreneurship and self-employment. There has been an outcry in different corners for President Bola Tinubu to increase the minimum wage of workers following the rise in the price of commodities in the country. The leadership of the Organised Labour, Nigeria Labour…
