– Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they are recognising a Palestinian state in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland. It was a lightning cascade of announcements. First was Norway,Continue Reading
Labour Unions in Nigeria will resume negotiations with the government on a new minimum wage later today, Wednesday, by 4pm. Organised Labour has on Tuesday rejected the N54,000 proposed by the Federal government as a new minimum wage. FG had in a meeting with Labour proposed N54,000 as againstContinue Reading
The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money r!tuals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films. Husseini disclosed this while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday,Continue Reading
As predicted by many, the entry of Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, into the lucrative Lagos-London route has not only triggered a price war and ground operations politics at the London end but also sparked an international media attack aimed at removing the Nigerian airline from the once monopolized routeContinue Reading
A helicopter carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been involved in an incident while he was visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on X on Sunday according to CNN. “Some of the president’s companions on this helicopter were able to communicate with Central Headquarters,Continue Reading
The Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) informed all stakeholders of a temporary suspension on issuance of new licences in the following categories: This is In line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to grant and renew licences, promote fair competition and develop the Communications Industry,Continue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State over his handling of recent security situation in the state and the welfare of the people of the state. The President gave the commendation when he received the Kogi state Governor who was at the StateContinue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through the Bank of Industry (BOI), to extend its single-digit interest-rate financing to media organizations in the country. This is contained in a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of InformationContinue Reading
Three commissioners in the cabinet of Gov. Siminilaye Fubara of Rivers resigned on Wednesday as political crisis between the governor and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor deepens. The commissioners are those of Housing, Dr. Gift Worlu; Environment, Austin Ben Chioma and Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom. The affected commissioners provided differentContinue Reading
