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The United States of America has congratulated the people of Namibia as the country celebrates 34 years of independence . In a statement, the Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, said that United States values the enduring partnership and friendship between the people of the two countries which is rooted in mutual commitment to democratic principles, human rights, and good …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed appreciation to the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh Ikelebe III, for his support, prayers and valuable advice, which has helped the governor in the discharge of his duties in the last seven and half years. Obaseki gave the expression at the palace of the traditional ruler when he led other government …

The House of Representatives has passed a bill for an Act for upward review of the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders in the country, with a total monthly package of N5.39m for the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola In the executive bill submitted to the Green Chamber on Tuesday by President …

President Bola Tinubu submitted a letter to the National Assembly on Tuesday, urging the passage of a new bill aimed at revising the salaries and allowances for judicial officers across Nigeria. The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, presented the letter during the plenary session on the same day. The proposed legislation aims to establish new salary structures, allowances, and additional benefits for …

Following the directive of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Sanctions Committee on Monday, March 18, revealed the identities of 15 entities including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change firms that have been sanctioned over alleged terrorism financing. Terrorism financing The nine individuals under sanctions are 1. Tukur Mamu 2. Yusuf Ghazali 3. Muhammad Sani 4. Abubakar Muhammad 5. Sallamudeen …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to extend the period for the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 appropriation bill from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024. In a letter read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said the president also asked the House to extend the implementation of the …

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit filed by an elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mr Ugochukwu Uchenwa seeking to stop the conduct of elections and examinations on Saturdays in Nigeria. The trial Judge, Justice James Omotoso in his judgment, dismissed the suit for being frivolous, vexatious, irritating and baseless. The Judge held that …

The picketing according to the statement was hinged on the unilateral decision of the National Chairman of the Party, Mr Julius Abure, to hold a National Convention of the Labour Party, amid financial rascality and contempt for the leadership of the NLC. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has directed labour members across the country to picket all the Labour Party …

A fire broke at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in Idumota, Lagos Island, Lagos State on Wednesday. The state Fire and Rescue Service took to their X handle to confirm the incident, saying it affected  two two-storey buildings and one three-storey building. Firefighters were at the scene to control the fire. and also reduce the rate of damages. …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday stormed the secretariat of the Labour Party to protest the party’s national convention planned for end of this month.  The Congress also demanded sack of the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure.  The NLC leadership accused Abure of planning to hold a “secret” convention without the inputs of major stakeholders.  The planned …