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01 May 25

Portable escapes jail for assault, pays N30,000 fine

Controversial hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, escaped a three-month jail, after paying the N30,000 fine prescribed by the court. The Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo-led court sitting in Ifo, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Tuesday sentenced Portable to three months’ imprisonment for assault, with…

01 May 25

May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis

•NASS to address workers’ concerns, Labour rejects N70k pay over rising inflation, others State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have decried the condition of the Nigerian worker and called for the urgent review of the N70,000 minimum wage as the country celebrates the 2025…

01 May 25

Stunning goals and incredible drama – Barca & Inter deliver match for the ages

Every one in a while, a match comes along that will live in the memory long past the final whistle. A treat, a feast of football. That is what Barcelona and Inter Milan served up in an enthralling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. “It was an…

30 Apr 25

May Day: Ex-lawmaker urges improved welfare for Nigerian workers

A former federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dr Farah Dagogo, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers, applauding their resilience, diligence, and unwavering commitment to national service. Dagogo stated this as workers across Nigeria join their global counterparts to commemorate the 2025 International ‘Workers’ Day’ on Thursday,…

30 Apr 25

Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24hrs

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to within 24hrs release socialite and business woman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo in a short ruling also added that parties in the suit especially the EFCC are to report to the court to give…

30 Apr 25

Obi doesn’t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, does not require any coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party or support from political figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to win the 2027 presidential election.…

30 Apr 25

Insecurity: Northern group backs calls for self-defence

The President of the Arewa Grassroot Leaders Assembly, Collins Onogu, has backed the calls for self-defence as part of moves to tackle insecurity in the North. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Onogu called on the government to legalise the possession of AK-47s for self-defence in rural…

29 Apr 25

Tinubu needs second term to complete reforms – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday urged members of the ruling All Progressives Congress to remain focused on re-electing President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stressing that the President needs a second term to complete his economic reforms. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics…

29 Apr 25

NNPCL under fire as $897m Warri refinery revamp flops

Warri refinery shutdown drags on since January 25, P/Harcourt refinery struggles at under 40% production capacity Industry operators and experts have questioned the operational integrity of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, particularly regarding transparency, efficiency, and overall management of Nigeria’s refineries under its purview. This is after the revelation…

29 Apr 25

JUST IN: EFCC arrests wanted socialite Achimugu at Abuja airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered that Achimugu was arrested around 5am shortly after her return from London. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and…

Portable escapes jail for assault, pays N30,000 fine

May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis

Stunning goals and incredible drama – Barca & Inter deliver match for the ages

May Day: Ex-lawmaker urges improved welfare for Nigerian workers

Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24hrs

Obi doesn’t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu – NLC

Insecurity: Northern group backs calls for self-defence

Tinubu needs second term to complete reforms – Keyamo

NNPCL under fire as $897m Warri refinery revamp flops

JUST IN: EFCC arrests wanted socialite Achimugu at Abuja airport

APC may pick Ganduje’s successor at make-or-break NEC meeting

Alozie’s Late Strike Sends Super Falcons To WAFCON Final

Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup

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