The National Security Adviser to the President, Maj. Gen. Babagana Mongonu (rtd) has announced the killing of Malam Bako, the successor of Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, the leader of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). Mongonu revealed this when he addressed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting of security chiefs, presided…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that corps members across the country will soon receive a monthly allowance of ₦77,000, marking a significant increase in their remuneration. Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the NYSC Director General, disclosed this development on Tuesday in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the scheme’s…
Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has asked President Bola Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage to N100,000. Ayodele made this call in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin on Thursday.The cleric said an increase in the minimum wage would cushion the effect of subsidy removal instead of the proposed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hong Kong has announced plans to welcome more international students to its universities, particularly those affected by the U.S. government’s recent attempt to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign nationals. The move follows an escalation in tensions between Washington and Beijing, with U.S. President Donald Trump targeting the prestigious Ivy League institution…
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group has announced mouthwatering interest rates on its SuperSavers accounts. SuperSavers account is a high-yield savings account type tailored for customers who wish to maximize their returns on savings while benefiting from a customer-focused banking experience. The six months reward programme runs between…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has reaffirmed the party’s support for its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his involvement in a newly formed opposition coalition led by former Senate President David Mark. In a statement released on Thursday through her spokesperson, Ken Asogwa, Usman…
Despite belonging to a different political party, the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, received the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia in Awka on Thursday. The former vice president is on a visit to the state to campaign ahead of the 2023 election. Atiku was in…
The management of Cadbury Nigeria PLC, makers of menthol candy, TomTom Candy, has announced partnerships with sensational musical artistes Fireboy and The Cavemen. The duo will serve as brand ambassadors, promoting the TomTom brand through various marketing strategies. At the unveiling, which took place in Lagos, handlers of the Tom-Tom brand said the strategic partnership…
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed eight persons on Sunday, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reported 365 additional new cases in eight states of the federation. The public health agency, however, noted that the new cases recorded represented a fall from the 547 cases reported on Saturday. The NCDC, which confirmed the infections…
