Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested two suspects, Faleti Waheed and Noah Olalekan, for allegedly offering N1.2m bribe to officials of the agency to compromise the operatives. Also in its custody are seven suspects for offences bordering on illegal mining activities. A statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, said the arrest, which followed credible intelligence and days of surveillance, was carried out on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspects, according to the EFCC, are Waliyu Abidoye, Abubakar Auwal, Abdulrauf Hakim, Sabiu…
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Minister Promises Wage Adjustment for Health Workers The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has provided some hope for Nigerian health professionals, promising adjustment in their wages very soon. The Minister made this declaration on Channels Television’s May 29 Special programme on the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu. Asked if there will be a significant increase in the salary of health workers soon, Pate said: “I think in the context of compensation for workers in Nigeria we should expect an adjustment.” Over the years, health professionals in Nigeria have several times complained of low…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday eliminated 30 terrorists in airstrikes targeting their hideouts in Katsina and Borno
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also called the Metro Rail, for the next six months until the end of the year.
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a directive to all Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers in the 774 Local Governments to commit the newly signed
Supreme Court has ordered the 36 state governors in the country to file within seven days their respective defence in the suit seeking full autonomy for the 774 Local
Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory during the Ministerial Sectorial Press
Federal Government has commenced the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses and tricycles starting from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public of an alarming rise in phishing activities targeting unsuspecting individuals across various digital platforms. In recent months, the Commission has observed a surge in fraudulent schemes designed to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive personal information, including financial details, through deceptive emails, text messages, social media messengers and fake websites. These phishing perpetrators often impersonate reputable organizations, financial institutions or government agencies, exploiting the trust of their victims for illicit gains. The EFCC emphasizes the critical importance of vigilance and caution when encountering unsolicited communications or unfamiliar links, especially…
The organised labour has just turned down the federal governments proposal of N60,000 as the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has announced that the Federal Government attracted a $3.5 billion investment capital to unlock the textile industry.
Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the eviction of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, from Gidan Rumfa Palace.