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The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency has directed political parties in the state to immediately remove all campaign posters, billboards and signboards which were placed in public places. The Director General of BASEPA, Dr. Ibrahim Kabiru, gave the directives at a press conference held on Monday at the agency’s Headquarters in Bauchi. He gave the

A retired University of Lagos staff member, Adejoke Vincent, has accused the institution’s security of vandalising her house with guns in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Speaking about the forcible eviction, she stated that the land was sold to her in 2007 during the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, adding that she was

Canada announced Monday the expulsion of a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and his family over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. “Canada has decided to declare persona non grata Mr. Zhao Wei,” Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement. “I have been clear: we will not tolerate any

Some terrorists have reportedly invaded the palace of the Emir of Kagarko, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, in Southern Kaduna, kidnapping nine of his children in the town. Among those abducted by the terrorists were his grandchildren and three others. The incident, according to a resident, took place around 11.30 pm on Sunday. The resident claimed the

The House of Representatives, on Monday, queried the Nigerian Communications Commission over remittances and expenses from the Universal Service Provision Fund. The House had invited regulators and operators in the telecommunication sector over poor coverage and spread of their services in Nigeria. While the Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, appeared before

Everton moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a stunning 5-1 win at Brighton on Monday. Brighton are in the hunt to qualify for Europe for the first time in the club’s history, but a heavy schedule looked to have taken its toll on Roberto De Zerbi’s men as they were torn apart

Female legislators in the 9th National Assembly under the aegis of Women in Parliament on Monday called on the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to enforce the National Gender Policy of Nigeria by allotting 35 per cent of appointments in the public sector to the womenfolk. According to them, anything less than 35 per cent would not

The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State have expressed hope that their candidates would emerge victorious as the Supreme Court rules on the July 16, 2023, election matter tomorrow (Tuesday). The PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke, was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission, but the APC candidate at the

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, approved the payment of 13th-month salary to Edo civil and public servants. He also urged the collaboration of the workers to ensure the sustainability of ongoing reforms by his administration to guarantee an improved livelihood for the people and economic prosperity for the State. Obaseki disclosed this

A fresh graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Gbenga Moses, has reportedly been found dead inside his room. Moses, who graduated from the institution in January 2023, was said to be waiting for the National Youths Service Corp call-up letter before the incident occurred on Sunday. According to a

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of the youngest professor of law in Nigeria and the first female professor from Northwest Nigeria, Aisha Maikudi, alongside Professor Philip Afaha as Deputy Vice Chancellors Academic and Administrative respectively. This was disclosed in a statement by the university said on Monday. The

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to take over the supervision of all crude oil export terminals in the country. This directive was contained in a letter, dated May 3, 2023, addressed to both the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, the Chief Executive Officer of

Mrs Jane Nnamani, the wife of former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani, is dead. She, said to be in her 60s, died after a minor surgery in Enugu. The former Senate President is reportedly out of the country. However, as of the time of filing this report, Senator Nnamani had yet to make an official

Leicester’s chances of Premier League survival suffered a blow as they collapsed to a 5-3 at Fulham on Monday. Willian and Tom Cairney both scored twice for the Cottagers as they closed in on a top-half finish on their return to the top flight. But the Foxes, who won the Premier League in stunning fashion

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Monday officially announced the immediate past Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godwin Akpabio, as its consensus candidate for the position of Senate presidency in the 10th Assembly. Akpabio is to be assisted by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Jibrin Barau, who would be the

The All Progressives Congress National Working Committee has nominated Godswill Akpabio and Abass Tajudeen as the next Senate President and House of Representatives speaker in the upcoming 10th National Assembly, respectively. See the full list of nominated members and zone: SENATE: 1. Senate President – South-South – Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-lbom). 2. Deputy Senate President

In this podcast, we will examine Nigeria’s economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele’s monetary policies in recent times. The CBN gov has been in office for nearly 10 years, from 2013, and in the process initiated numerous policies, the most recent being the naira redesign. What have been the

…aggrieved party supporters threaten to disrupt NWC meeting Monday’s crucial meeting of the National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress was almost disrupted by pockets of protest by aggrieved members of the party. The scores of demonstrators under the aegis of APC North-Central Stakeholders stormed the national secretariat of the party to register their displeasure

The Nigerian Medical Association has provided free medical treatment to no fewer than 1,150 persons in Taraba State. The free medical treatment includes surgeries, dental, ophthalmological services, mass deworming for children, screening for Systemic Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Human Immune Virus, viral hepatitis B& C with screening & treatment for cervical cancer. This was disclosed in

The Nigeria Labour Congress in Abia State has concluded plans to commence an indefinite strike tomorrow (Tuesday) over several months and years of pensions owed its members by the out-going state government led by Okezie Ikpeazu The state chairman of the NLC, Pascal Nweke, disclosed this to newsmen Monday, saying, “By midnight tomorrow, Abia workers

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, disclosed the government’s plans to provide additional affordable housing units for Nigerians through its investments in a pan-African finance institution, Shelter Afrique. The minister stated that with a contribution of $22.5 million and a shareholding capacity of 15.8 per cent, the nation has secured the

A 56-year-old former boxer, Moses Olapade, reportedly beat his wife, Tinuke, to a coma while the couple were arguing over a television remote. The incident was said to have occurred at their residence located at Oke-Aro Community in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. According to a source who does not want to be mentioned,

The palace of the Elegushi of Ikateland in Lagos State, on Monday, said Queen Sekinat Elegushi is not sick. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman for Oba Saheed Elegushi, Temitope Oyefeso, and made available to our correspondent. Oyefesoso added that the Queen is hale and hearty, performing her due responsibilities in the

Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank of colluding with the Central Bank of Nigeria to frustrate currency swap in the country and promote the dominance of the United States Dollar. Falana, who described the alleged move of the IMF and World Bank

Some bandits were reported to have at kidnapped at least 40 worshippers during service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala on Buruku Baringi road in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday. The chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kaduna on Monday.