Organised Labour in Nigeria has declared it will not accept a minimum wage below N100,000 as negotiations with the Federal Government intensify. Sources within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade…
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Mammoth crowd in Kano as dethroned Emir Bayero returns amid political upheaval
In a dramatic turn of events, Aminu Bayero, the recently deposed Emir of Kano, has returned to the historic city. His whereabouts had been unknown since Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf removed him…
CBN dismisses over 200 senior staff members in major restructuring move
In a significant development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the employment of around 200 senior staff members. This follows a recent series of layoffs that saw 117 employees dismissed…
Kwankwaso denies involvement in Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 General Elections and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, has clarified that he did not influence the…
Man jailed for spraying naira notes in Benin City
A man named Osazee Imagbenikaro has been sentenced to jail by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City for the act of spraying naira notes, which is illegal…
King Charles III extends prestigious invitation to DJ Cuppy
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, globally known as DJ Cuppy, has received a distinguished invitation from King Charles III. The British monarch has invited her to a special reception at Buckingham Palace…
Kano Emirate tussle : How Sanusi, Bayero became roommates for 10 years
Few are aware of the intricate connections within Kano’s royal family, where key figures share close familial ties. When Emir Ado Bayero passed away in 2014, a fierce battle for succession ensued…
EFCC arrests 46 suspected internet fraudsters in Awka
Men of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 46 suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys, in Awka, Anambra State. The operation took…
Tribunal upholds Uzodimma’s election victory
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has confirmed the election of Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State. The ruling, delivered in Abuja, dismissed…
Protesters rally in Abuja over dissolution of Kano Emirates
A group of demonstrators took to the streets of Abuja on Friday, voicing their concerns over the dissolution of five Kano emirates by Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration. Carrying placards, the protesters called…