School Proprietress and Children Remanded for Alleged Torture of Pupil
A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba has remanded the proprietress of Cradle of Wisdom School, Mrs. Clifford Ikpinkpini, and her two children, Okeisoprugwe Clifford Ikpinkpini (34) and…
Court Rules in Favor of Pro-Wike Lawmakers in Rivers Assembly Dispute
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the expulsion of a former Speaker of the Rivers House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and 24 other lawmakers, restoring their positions in…
Tinubu Inaugurates 31-Member Presidential Economic Coordination Council
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated a 31-member Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), including himself, the Vice President, the Senate President, and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, among…
FG Warns of Imminent River Flooding in 19 States and FCT
The Federal Government has issued a warning that river flooding is expected to begin by the end of July, with 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at risk…
Multiple Trapped as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra Market
On Thursday, a two-storey building under construction, housing traders and shop owners collapsed at the Eke Amawbia market in Awka, the Anambra State capital. While the official casualty figure remains…
Former HUD Secretary Highlights Ongoing Housing Affordability Crisis
During the pandemic-fueled housing boom, home prices and rents skyrocketed, followed by a sharp increase in mortgage rates. As mortgage rates surged from historic lows, home sales plummeted, exacerbating the…
Rishi Sunak votes as UK General Election commences
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voted in the ongoing general election in the United Kingdom. Sunak voted early Thursday morning in North Yorkshire, BBC reports. The Prime Minister and his…
Traders Appeal for Aid After Fire Ravages Igbudu Market, Warri
Traders at the bustling Igbudu market in Warri South Local Government Area are reeling from the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed shops containing goods worth millions of naira…
Ekiti Governor Advocates for Fiscal Federalism in Minimum Wage Talks
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, affirmed that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) supports the approval of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Oyebanji clarified that the NGF’s primary…
Labour, Private Sector Slam New Electricity Tariff Hike for Band A Customers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Organised Private Sector on Wednesday criticized the recent increase in electricity tariffs for Band A customers. This comes in the…