Igbo Muslim, Professor Iliyasu Usman Appointed Imam of Abuja National Mosque
Renowned scholar Professor Iliyasu Usman, an Igbo man, has made history with his appointment as Imam of the Abuja National Mosque. He delivered his first sermon during Friday’s Jumm’at prayer. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) congratulated Professor Usman, praising the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji […]
World Bank Warns of Increased Poverty in Nigeria Amid Economic Reforms
Nigeria’s government has implemented crucial economic reforms, but they’ve increased pressure on its citizens, with over 50% living in poverty, the World Bank reports. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms, launched in May 2023, aim to revitalize Africa’s largest economy. Key measures include naira liberalization and fuel subsidy cuts. However, these changes have come with significant […]
Rivers State Government Increases Minimum Wage to N85,000
The Rivers State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants, effective immediately. This development was announced by George Nwaeke, Head of Service, after a meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and labour leaders. According to Nwaeke, the governor granted the approval during the closed-door meeting. Chukwu Emecheta, Chairman of the Joint […]
Nigerian Police Arrest Officers Involved in Lagos Lagoon Chase which Left Man Unconscious
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested its personnel responsible for chasing a resident into the Lagos lagoon. This development comes after @Omorhemi shared a disturbing account and video on X. The incident occurred at the Federal bus stop, Ipaja Ayobo axis, where police allegedly chased @Omorhemi’s friend’s husband into the canal. Eyewitnesses reported that the […]
JAMB Relaxes Age Limit: 15-Year-Olds Eligible for 2024/2025 Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revised its age eligibility criteria for the upcoming academic session. Previously, candidates were required to be at least 16 years old by December 31, 2024. However, JAMB has now extended the age limit to August 31, 2025. This adjustment aims to promote fairness for students whose admissions […]
Rhodes-Vivour Commends Sanwo-Olu on Minimum Wage Hike, Calls for More
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a new minimum wage of N85,000 for workers in the state. While commending the move, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, argues that the amount falls short of addressing the high cost of living in Lagos. Rhodes-Vivour emphasized that a minimum wage of at least N100,000 […]
Wike Still a PDP Loyalist, Not APC Member – Rivers APC Chairman
Okocha also told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja that the 27 Rivers lawmakers currently in a bitter political struggle with Gov. Siminalayi Fubara were also not members of the APC. “People say Wike has decamped to the APC. They also say that the 27 lawmakers currently fighting with Fubara have defected to the APC. “I […]
Peter Obi Criticizes President Tinubu, VP Shettima’s Simultaneous Foreign Trips
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi expressed concerns over President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s concurrent foreign travels amid Nigeria’s pressing domestic issues. Tinubu traveled to the UK on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave and subsequently to France. Meanwhile, Shettima visited Sweden for bilateral engagements. Obi questioned the timing, emphasizing […]
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s Richest Man, Breaks into World’s Top 100
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, has surged into the world’s top 100 richest individuals, ranking 65th, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His net worth has skyrocketed to $27.8 billion, a significant $15.1 billion increase. This remarkable growth follows the successful operationalization of his multibillion-dollar oil refinery, inaugurated in May 2023. The 650,000 […]
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Confirms
Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, has been killed by Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza. Sinwar, who led Hamas since 2017, was deemed responsible for the October 7 attacks that killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the killing as the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war. Sinwar […]