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President MUHAMMADU BUHARI, has commiserated with families of those who died, sustained injuries, and were affected in the building collapse at Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, with search and rescue still ongoing at the site. He also lamented the “embarrassing” frequency of building collapse in the country. This comes after a three-storey building collapsed on Sunday ...

As the call for national unity heightens, the leader of the Yoruba Socio-Cultural group Afenifere, Pa AYO ADEBANJO has reemphasized the call for Igbo presidency for equity and justice. Pa Ayo Adebanjo who made the statement in an interview on a monitored television program said zoning was practiced at the inception of the country to make all regions inclusive in governance. The Af...

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has felicitated Muslims on the Eid Mubarak celebrations, reiterating his administration’s commitment to tackling terrorism in the country. In a statement has by his spokesman GARBA SHEHU, President BUHARI said the final victory against Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province is within sight. The President said with the designation of bandi...

Edo State Governor, GODWIN OBASEKI, has approved 40,000 naira as the new minimum wage for workers in the state in commemoration of Workers’ Day this year 2022. Gov. OBASEKI, who made the announcement in Benin while delivering his 2022 Workers’ Day speech, said his government will continue to prioritize the welfare of Edo workers, equipping them with the capacity and environment to deliver efficient and quality service to...

To celebrate workers day, this year 2022, workers are holding rallies across the country to mark the event and advocate for better welfare. These rallies are reportedly led by the labour unions. The focus of this year’s celebration is centered around a call on Nigerian workers to get their PVCs and make their voices and votes count ahead of the 2023 general elections....

Human rights lawyer FEMI FALANA has faulted the 100 million naira presidential nomination form fee set by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as “immoral” since the country’s minimum is 30,000 thousand naira. FALANA made the comment days after the APC fixed the prices for nomination forms for those vying for seats in the 2023 elections.  ...

The Speaker of the house of representatives, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA has advised political office holders to resign before seeking elective positions to avoid risking annulment of their elections. GBAJABIAMILA made the statement in an interview with newsmen in London while stating that the law will take its cause on section 84(12) of the electoral act amendment bill. While some appointe...

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. RAUF AREGBESOLA, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated workers across the country on the occasion and commended their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice....

The federal government has promised reforms for the welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed forces This, the government says is to encourage them in the business of securing the lives of the citizens and maintaining security stability in the nation.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, Dr. IBRAHIM KANA who made the statement while addressing top military officials in Abuja, said that the ministry will ensure effective collaboration and c...

The UN has said that Measles cases have surged by nearly 80 percent worldwide this year, warning that the rise of the “canary in a coal mine” illness indicates that outbreaks of other diseases are likely on the way. According to new data from the UN agencies, more than 17,300 measles cases were reported globally in January and February, compared to around 9,600 during those months last year. ...