The federal government has announced plans to develop a national policy to address bullying in schools as part of broader efforts to improve the educational system. This was revealed by the minister of education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing yesterday. Alausa said the Ministry of Education had held its first meeting with … Read more
The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has said he was yet to know the reason security operatives took over his palaceSanusi made the comment while addressing a delegation who had come to register their allegiance to him from the Bichi districtThere are claims that the development was to stop the planned installation of a … Read more
The federal government has said not less than 11 laws that contain provisions on imposition and collection of taxes would be repealed if the proposed tax reforms submitted by President Bola Tinubu are approved. The government also submitted that the reforms aim to scrap over 50 nuisance taxes suffered by local businesses in the country. … Read more
Days after premiering her new movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, Funke Akindele was spotted at Femi Adebayo’s movie premiereRecall that on Sunday, December 8, Nollywood stars trooped out to celebrate the accomplished actressThe actress was seen rocking a shimmery dress with a simple hairdo and make-up as she walked into the event It was a delight … Read more
About 93 civil society organisations have condemned the treatment of activist lawyer Dele Farotimi and called for his release from detention. Prominent among the CSOs that signed a statement made available to the media are Global Rights, Yiaga Africa, The Kukah Centre, International Press Centre (IPC), Cleen Foundation, Accountability Lab, Amnesty International Nigeria, BudgIT, and … Read more
Nigerian movie star Femi Adebayo set the cinema on fire last night as he premiered his new movie Seven DoorsThe movie features Chioma Akpotha as the Queen, alongside other talented movie stars, who graced the screens with their creativityA video of his magnificent entrance into the event has circulated social media, earning him accolades from … Read more
Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has revealed he expressed concerns when Governor Monday Okpebholo picked his son, Cyril for appointment as Commissioner in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshiomhole to have said he could not stopped him, like he stopped him when he wanted to go for the House of … Read more
Commercial banks have imposed new cash withdrawal limits for over-the-counter withdrawals and in ATMsThe banks told their customers they could only withdraw N10,000 over the counter and N5,000 from the ATMs, where available.The development has led to PoS operators increasing their charges by as much as 100% owing to a nationwide cash crunch Henzodaily.ng’s Pascal … Read more
Bayelsa state government has approved the new minimum wage of N80,000 for local government workers in the stateThe government announced the development at a meeting with the local government chairmen and the labour leaders in the stateActing Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo disclosed that the government would also add the differentials arising from the ongoing discussions … Read more
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that he is ashamed of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. He berated Yakubu for sharing lessons from the Ghana presidential poll. “I am so ashamed of INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. He was good before, now … Read more