‘I removed my father’s private part for money ritual’, Son confesses in Ogun
A 20-year-old boy, simply identified as Ridwan, has confessed that he killed his biological father for money ritual in Ogun State. He was arrested on Thursday…
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BREAKING: NLC to embark on warning strike September 5
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fixed September 5, 2023, to proceed on a warning strike over the unbearable suffering faced by Nigerians…
Akwa Ibom approves N2 billion financial support for govt workers, pensioners as subsidy palliative
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a sum of N2 billion in financial support for government workers and pensioners to mitigate the economic hardship caused…
Business
NLC declares two-day warning strike over petrol subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a 2-day warning strike over the impact of petrol subsidy removal on the masses. The strike is set to…
BREAKING: Minister of Aviation Keyamo Orders Demolition Of Hangars At Lagos Airport
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the immediate demolition of Dominion and EAN hangars to pave way for expansion of…
Business
BREAKING: NCAA Suspends Xejet Operations Over Fake Certificate
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of Xejet Airlines over alleged fake insurance certificates for its Embraer 145 aircraft. A letter NCAA/DGCAIGC/8/16/628,…
Pension: Lagos to begin ‘pay-as-you-go’ next year
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mr Olawale Musa, has said that the Lagos State Government will begin a “pay-as-you-go” programme next year with…
Security
Gabon Coup: Tinubu begs Canada to stop military takeovers in Africa
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday spoke with Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, seeking help to stop the recurring issue of military coups in Africa. The appeal…
Security
Coup Fright: Rwanda President Retires 12 Generals, 1,013 Military Officers
Rwanda President, Paul Kagame, who doubles as the Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), on Wednesday, approved the retirement of 95 military generals and senior officers…
Babies Not Breastfed Are 14 Times Likely To Die Before First Birthday – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, has said infants who are not breastfed are fourteen times more likely to die before their first birthday than those…