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414 stories published in August 2023.
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The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja to discuss the escalating political situation in the Republic of Niger. The meeting will…
In a groundbreaking decision, the world football governing body, FIFA, has declared that the prize money for the 2023 World Cup will be paid directly to the players, eliminating any involvement of a third party. The…
In a bid to foster stronger ties and harness the potential of their shared cultural heritage, histories, and demographics, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria announced on Tuesday that Nigeria and the Republic of Benin…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend its scheduled nationwide mass protests, which were set to begin today, Wednesday. The protests were announced by the NLC…
In a bid to investigate employment racketeering and gross mismanagement of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by agencies of the Federal Government, the House of Representatives Ad hoc…
Protesting members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State took their demonstration to the state secretariat for the second day, resulting in clashes with civil servants who refused to join the protest. The…
In response to the recent removal of petrol subsidy, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have initiated nationwide protests, commencing with a significant gathering at the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos. The…
The West African nation of Ivory Coast mourns the loss of a political stalwart as news of the death of former President Henri Konan Bedie, aged 89, spread like wildfire. The announcement came from a close relative who…
The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, is set to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday for a significant three-day visit to the most populous country in Africa. The World Bank made an official statement on Tuesday,…
In a bid to unravel the cause of the recent airplane crash in Lagos, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the accident involving a Jabiru J430 light single…
In a recent interactive session with journalists during the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Kwara State Comptroller of NIS, Aminu Shamsuddin, shed light on the concerning surge…
In a stern message delivered during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ (Stream 1) orientation course, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, cautioned National…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its determination to hold a protest against fuel subsidy removal, as discussions with the Federal Government regarding short-term palliatives collapsed. The Inspector General…
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed deep concern regarding the planned nationwide protests announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a call to all Nigerians to refrain from spraying, hawking, or mutilating the naira notes to maintain the integrity of the national currency. This appeal was made by the…
Popular Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, widely known as Basketmouth, has taken a significant step in nurturing his son's talent. He recently announced that his son, Jason, has been enrolled in the prestigious…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expressed its disappointment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent speech, stating that it appears out of touch with the harsh realities most Nigerians are facing. NLC President,…
The Presidential Election Petition Court has decided to withhold its judgment on the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the outcome of the February 25…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is poised to strengthen its squad significantly as they close in on signing Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona for a reported fee of €50 million. The French winger is expected to head to France…
Nollywood Actress Ngozi Nwosu is jubilantly celebrating her 60th birthday today. Taking to her official Instagram page, the screen legend delighted her legion of fans with a captivating photo capturing her radiant…
