FG Extends Civil Servants’ Verification
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for workers’ verification from July 31 to August 15, 2024. This extension allows civil servants additional time to complete their identity verification on…
Sultan of Sokoto Alerts: Protest is Escalating Beyond Control
On Thursday, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, voiced his concerns about the escalating violence during the hunger protests across Nigeria and urged for restraint. The Sultan, also…
Finance Ministry Halts N4.9bn Meal Subsidy for Unity Schools
The Ministry of Finance has not released the N4.9bn meal subsidy for 112 Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria. Sources within the Federal Civil Service and multiple letters from the Minister…
Hunger Protest Claims 17 Lives, Causes Heavy Business Losses
No fewer than 17 people were feared killed in Abuja, Kano, Niger, Borno, Kaduna, and Jigawa during the #Endbadgovernance protests held across Nigeria on Thursday. Among the casualties, one person…
NBA Launches Free Legal Services in 130 Branches Amid Hunger Protests
Recognizing the constitutional rights of citizens to assemble and protest, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has established pro bono legal support services for individuals whose fundamental human rights might be…
ASUU warns of strike action due to unresolved issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Lagos has indicated that it may consider a strike if the government fails to address its demands following extensive…
CNG 40% Cheaper Than Petrol; NNPC to Open 100 New Stations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced on Thursday that using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in automobiles is 40 percent cheaper than Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. The…
Iran Holds Presidential Election Runoff Amid Low Voter Turnout
Polls opened on Friday for Iran’s runoff presidential election, the interior ministry announced. This election pits reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili to succeed Ebrahim Raisi, who died…
Labour Party Secures Victory in UK General Elections
The Labour Party in the United Kingdom achieved a significant victory early on Friday, surpassing the 326-seat threshold required for a working majority in the House of Commons. This marks…
Lagos Floods: Businesses Halted, Homes Collapse After 10-Hour Rainfall
Severe flooding wreaked havoc across Lagos and Ogun states on Wednesday, disrupting business operations and causing significant traffic disruptions following a relentless 10-hour rainfall. The downpour, which persisted in some…