Day: July 19, 2024

Reps to scrutinise N6.2tn supplementary budget – Spokesman
The N6.2tn 2024 supplementary budget transmitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu is targeted at critical infrastructure including education, healthcare, and…

Govt announces 90-day traffic diversion on Lagos bridge
The Lagos State Government has announced a 90-day traffic diversion for motorists on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, which will commence on Monday, July 22,…

Crypto billionaire Blord released days after arrest
Popular Cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, widely known as Blord, has been granted bail after three days in police custody.Controversial self-acclaimed social media activist, VeryDarkMan made…

‘I shouldn’t have said I don’t listen to other artistes’ music’ – Simi makes U-turn
Following the backlash she faced over her comment about other Nigerian musicians, Simi has made a U-turn.Simi acknowledged that her statement was “weird”.It was reported…

Outrage as Enugu Catholic priest reportedly flogs women, choir members
A priest of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Linus Okwu, has reportedly flogged members of his church, including women, girls and choir members, for…

Nigeria healthcare sector in danger of depletion, aging workforce – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the nation’s healthcare sector is facing the danger of depletion of experienced professionals and aging workforce.Prof Rowland Osuoji,…

Crime rate reducing in Nigeria, IGP boasts as Tinubu meets security chiefs
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has said the rate of crime in the country is reducing.He said this on Friday following a routine security…

Ndume rejects chairmanship of Senate Committee on Tourism, kicks against removal as Chief Whip
The lawmaker representing the Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume on Friday declined the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism.Ndume announced the decision at his…

19-year-old Japan gymnast withdrawn from Olympics for smoking, drinking
Teenage gymnast Shoko Miyata has been pulled from Japan’s team for the Paris Olympics after being caught smoking and drinking, officials said Friday.The 19-year-old, a…

Fubara denies promising to pay N80,000 minimum wage
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied proposing to pay a minimum wage of N80,000 to workers in the state and local government areas.The denial…