The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a slash in the pay of political office holders such as the President, Vice-President, governors and their deputies, as well as lawmakers.
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Kano poisoned drink contained chemical used for terrorism, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday said that investigations showed that the chemical added to the killer flavoured drink that led to the death of three persons in Kano contained
Read More »Kwara schools reopen after Hijab controversy
Kwara Government has announced that the 10 colleges involved in a recent hijab controversy should resume for the third term session on Monday, 12 April.
Read More »PDP releases candidates’ list for South-West congress
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the list of candidates cleared by its screening committee for the April 12 South-West Zonal Congress expected to produce the party’s executive in the region.
Read More »WAEC exams begin Aug 16, end Sept 30
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday confirmed that the May/June 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will start from August 16th and end on September 30th.
Read More »Anger as El-Rufai sacks 4,000 local govt workers
The decision of the administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai to disengage 4,000 workers across the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has sparked outrage.
Read More »Ikpeazu launches Abia 30-year devt plan
Governor Okezie lkpeazu has said that the 30 -year Abia State Long Term Development Plan (ABSLTDP) 2020 – 2050 would offer a blueprint to sustainable economic growth and development in governance for succeeding
Read More »CAC sets three-hour company registration cycle
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Sunday stated that following the successful deployment of an end-to-end registration module, it was now prioritising the reduction of the registration circle for new companies to just three
Read More »Fed Govt offers 6.5% yearly interest on April savings bonds
The Federal Government at the weekend closed application lists for its monthly Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bond (FGNSB).
Read More »Anthony Joshua vows to beat Tyson Fury
Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has vowed to defeat WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in July’s unification bout, saying there is no hiding place for Fury.
Read More »Man Utd hit back to sink Spurs as West Ham leap into fourth
Manchester United staged a superb fightback to shatter Tottenham's top-four bid with a 3-1 win, while West Ham climbed to fourth place in the Premier League as the revitalised Jesse Lingard inspired a 3-2 victory against Leicester
Read More »Arsenal keep Euro hopes alive with win against Sheffield Utd
Arsenal kept alive their hopes of playing in European competition next season with a 3-0 win at Sheffield United who were left staring at relegation after Alexandre Lacazette scored twice and Gabriel Martinelli added another on Sunday.
Read More »Chad counts votes as Pres. Deby seeks to extend 30-year rule
Votes are being counted in Chad following a presidential election in which incumbent Idriss Deby is widely expected to extend his 30-year rule despite growing signs of popular discontent and criticism over his handling of oil wealth.v
Read More »Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike which commenced on April 1.
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