By Taiwo Niyi KWARA  On Thursday, August 1st, Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, witnessed a relatively calm atmosphere despite the anticipated ten-day protest against hunger and economic hardships.  By midday, our correspondent observed that many businesses remained closed, and there were few commercial vehicles, including motorcycles and tricycles (Keke), …

Lami Victor KADUNA  Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Thursday, attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 Press Week, organised by the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), with the theme “The Role of Media in Holding Government Accountable: Emerging Challenges and Prospects.” In his …

By Taiwo Niyi Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its crucial role in tackling fraud cases involving Nigerians abroad.  Her praise came during a recent courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman Mr. Ola Olukoyede …

By Taiwo Niyi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the new Minimum Wage Act, mandating all employers to pay a minimum salary of N70,000.  The law, passed by the National Assembly last week, was signed during a brief ceremony before the ninth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the …