Retired federal workers to earn additional N32,000 monthly – FG
All retired federal employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) are soon to start receiving a N32,000 monthly pension increase. The sum will be paid to…
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JUST IN: Akpabio returns from London vacation amid health speculation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after a short vacation in London, dispelling widespread rumours about his health. Akpabio arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Paternity Fraud: 25% of fathers not biological parents – Report
Nigeria’s leading DNA centre, Smart DNA, has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, highlighting a surge in immigration-related DNA cases amid the country’s ongoing “Japa”…
Ibom Air: I can’t face my real estate business clients – Emmanson cries out
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of the altercation with Ibom Air crew members, has said the incident has left her traumatised and ruined her…
National grid records 2% improvement in capacity
Nigeria’s national power grid recorded a modest improvement in its operational performance for July 2025, with an increase of 2% in its plant availability factor compared…
2027: You are banned from playing politics — FG to civil servants
Ahead of the 2027 general election draws nigh, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has issued a stern…
Business
Dangote Group Pledges Full Support, Compensation for BBNaija Star Phyna’s Sister Injured in Truck Accident
The Dangote Group Plc has pledged full medical support and compensation for Mrs. Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor,…
Politics
Bauchi Governor Appoints Chinese National as Economic Adviser
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government. The announcement was made during the…
Politics
INEC Warns Against Multiple Registration Ahead of Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging in multiple registrations in the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the…
EFCC Grants Aminu Tambuwal Bail Over N189bn Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, following his interrogation over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals…