This handout image released by the New York Police Department (NYPD) via X (formerly Twitter) on December 7, 2024, shows the person of interest wanted for questioning in connection to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Photo: – / NYPD/AFPSource: AFP The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has … Read more
Princess Zainab J. Ado Bayero, daughter of the late Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, has raised alarm over an alleged hostage situation involving her family in Lagos. The filmmaker and feminist told Vanguard that her mother and brother, Ahmed Tijjani Ado Bayero, were being held in a hotel in Lagos as of December … Read more
The equity market began the week on a bearish note, reversing prior session gains with a loss of N62 billion. The decline was primarily driven by losses in Oando Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Access Corporation, United Capital and Transnational Corporation. Consequently, the market capitalisation, which opened at N59.534 trillion, dropped by N62 billion … Read more
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has lambasted former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, for allegedly approaching legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, to appease the latter on behalf of Lagos-based lawyer and public affairs commentator, Dele Farotimi. LEADERSHIP reports Farotimi is currently on … Read more
Henzodaily.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering agribusiness. Lagos, Nigeria – With an unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable agriculture, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation proudly unveiled the winners of the prestigious 2024 Farmers for the Future (F4F) Cohort 5.0 during a captivating virtual grand finale. This … Read more
Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho has expressed his determination to prove his critics wrong as he continues to shine on loan at Stamford Bridge. Following a thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, Jadon Sancho reflected on his journey and acknowledged the support he has received at Chelsea. In the match, Sancho played … Read more
The Joint Action Committee of the Academic and Non-Academic staff of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo has declared an indefinite strike from Monday (today). Their demands from the Lagos State Government, their employer, includes increase in salary and addressing salary disparities between LASU and other universities in the state, It also includes payment … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has called for the amendment of the TETFund Act to accommodate the Nigerian Law SchoolWike made the call on the National Assembly while inaugurating a 10-unit housing staff quarters of the Nigerian Law School in Abuja on Monday, December 9The minister also gave seven operational vehicles to improve … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, on the 18th of July 2024, approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers and announced plans to review the national minimum wage law every three years. While several states have implemented the federal mandate, some governors have gone beyond the directive, paying amounts higher than ₦70,000 to their workers … Read more
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, says it will refund about N270 million to 2,958 2024 Hajj pilgrims for services not rendered during the Hajj exercise. The Director of the board, Mr Kadari Edah, who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, said that the amount was received from the National Hajj Commission of … Read more