A masked gang killed one and wounded five after attacking a wedding ceremony in France. Sources suggested that the attack in the northeastern city of Thionville was linked to a settling of scores between drug traffickers. The shooting took place at the reception hall of Eden Palace overnight from Saturday, June 29, to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the proposal by the Southern Governors Forum that states should determine the minimum wage in their domains. The Southern Governos had met in Abeokuta, Ogun state during the week where deliberations on the new minimum wage was had. In a communique they released after their…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has described Nigeria as a poor country with significant potential for wealth. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oyedele pointed out that both the Federal Government’s and states’ budgets are relatively small when compared to those of some other…
A couple has been arrested and handed over to the police over the treatment meted out to their five underage sons in the Osumenyi community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mr Uche and Mrs Peace Mbonu are accused of alleged child abuse, starvation and refusal to provide necessities for their five…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the licences of bad drivers as part of measures to reduce road crashes in the country. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this known in Abuja on Saturday, June 29 while reviewing the outcome of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations …
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has cautioned northern leaders against attempting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections, warning that such actions could jeopardize the nation’s unity. Sani conveyed this message during an interview with Arise Television. He advised northern leaders to focus on leveraging the policies and programs…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to be fair in their evaluation of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing the President’s efforts to improve the country. Speaking at a town hall meeting organized by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) at the State House in Abuja, Shettima highlighted that the current economic…
An Immigration officer, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, has been sentenced to one year in prison for defrauding a job seeker of N800,000. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Gilbert on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence. After receiving a petition from the victim and conducting an investigation, the EFCC brought…
Two policemen have been shot dead while one was injured following an attack on their checkpoint by unknown gunmen at Opobo junction along Ikot Ekpene road, Ogbor hill in Aba on Friday, June 28. The incident caused panic as street traders, motorists, and shop owners, scampered to safety. Several food items like rice, beans,…
Crazy Town’s frontman, Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died from an accidental drug overdose involving a mix of prescription and street-purchased drugs. His manager, Howie Hubberman disclosed that Binzer was determined to overcome his addiction but struggled to find the necessary support and tools, even from himself. Hubberman told PEOPLE; …
