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June 12- FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Democracy Day

June 12- FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Democracy Day

The Nigerian federal government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day. The announcement, made through the Ministry of Interior on Sunday, comes as the second…

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Tributes Flow As Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Mourn Legendary Mike Ejeagha

Tributes Flow As Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Mourn Legendary Mike Ejeagha

Until his death, Ejeagha’s name found new resonance with a younger audience in 2024 when his 1983 song became the soundtrack for a viral dance challenge. President Bola Tinubu headlined the dignitaries and governments who…

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FG begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers

FG begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers

The federal government has commenced the payment of the long-awaited N35,000 wage award arrears to its employees, fulfilling a key part of its commitment to support workers amid prevailing economic challenges. This was disclosed in…

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FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station over unpaid ground rent

FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station over unpaid ground rent

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years. The property occupied by…

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American Robert Francis emerges new pope

American Robert Francis emerges new pope

Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens…

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Prepare for fresh electricity tariffs – Nigerian govt warns

Prepare for fresh electricity tariffs – Nigerian govt warns

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned Nigerians to prepare for the introduction of tariffs that reflect the true costs of electricity. According to him, the country’s economy can no longer afford to maintain electricity…

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OLOOYE ADEGOKE SET FOR 2027 GUBER RACE; PROMISES TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES  IN OYO STATE

OLOOYE ADEGOKE SET FOR 2027 GUBER RACE; PROMISES TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES IN OYO STATE

As the 2027 political season draws closer, the Olooye ADEGBOYEGA ADEGOKE FCA has declared his intention to run for the office of the Oyo state governor. Olooye ADEGOKE who is also the Aaree Egbe Omo…

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FG declares May 1 public holiday

FG declares May 1 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. The Minister…

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Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral

Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral

In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome. Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome following solemn, hours-long funeral rites at St Peter’s Square…

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Tinubu at 73: Political Leaders, Dignitaries Celebrate Nigerian President

Tinubu at 73: Political Leaders, Dignitaries Celebrate Nigerian President

Good wishes from all walks of life poured in, celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, reminiscing his sterling qualities in running the affairs of the country as well as taking tough political…

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