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Corpers Appeal to FG for Palliatives

Corps members from various parts of the country have raised concerns about their inadequate allowances, which they say do not align with the current economic realities in Nigeria. They argue that the monthly stipend doesn't cover their basic needs, especially

FG unveils portal for startup registration

The Federal Government has launched the Startup Support and Engagement Portal. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on X on Tuesday night. According to him, the portal is an essential requirement

"No cause for alarm" - Gumi says as he honours FG's invitation for questioning

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the controversial Islamic cleric from Kaduna state has confirmed that he was invited by security agencies for questioning. According to Gumi, he was treated with courtesy during the questioning and there was no cause for alarm. Recall that

COVID-19: FG gives reasons for reopening of schools for graduating students

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, on Wednesday, said that the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC, timetable is not determined by Nigeria. The PTF Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, while speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily

FG announces new date for census

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said the 2023 population and housing census earlier scheduled for March 29 has been shifted to May 2023. Lai confirmed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal

FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir. The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja in a statement

FG to close Third Mainland Bridge for emergency maintenance

The Federal Government said it has embarked on an underwater investigation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos as it works toward an emergency maintenance closure of the bridge. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, who disclosed this on Wednesday during

FG to reform NYSC, float special bank for youths

The federal government has announced initiatives to transform the prospects and opportunities for Nigerian youth. The initiatives include a reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to focus more on ensuring that when young people finish school, they

FG Activates Automated Passport Application For Nigerians

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday, launched an automated passport application process for Nigerians. With this, Nigerians at home and abroad can now go online to apply for passports without interface with personnel of the Nigeria Immigration

Dog-meat: "Come and change our culture for us" - Actor Okon Lagos, BBNaija's Queen, others knock 'president of dog lovers' for criticizing Hilda Baci

Some Nigerian celebrities who hail from Akwa Ibom state have lambasted animal rights activist and 'president of dog lovers association', Jackie Idimogu, for criticizing popular chef, Hilda Baci, over her viral dog meat video. Recall that Hilda recently caused

Lady marries corper who used to flog her in SS2 for lateness

According to her, the corper who is now her husband always flog her for coming late to school. Chisom Agoawuike shared her interesting story on Twitter with the handle @iamhalita. She tweeted: "He came for NYSC in my village and was posted to teach Geography

Photo: Man Fatally Stabs Dog to Death for Siding With Girlfriend in Arguments

A Florida man was arrested this week after cops say he stabbed a dog for always taking his girlfriend's side in arguments. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said Mike Lado, 26, came home drunk Wednesday morning before getting into an argument with his live-in

Comcast's Offer for Fox Could Spur an Intense Bidding War

Inset: CREDIT: Rob Dobi for Variety Media companies are grappling with massive, fast-growing competitors like Apple, Amazon and Netflix. The counter-strategy these days seems to hinge on finding new partners, and Comcast is making an outlandish move to keep

Nigerian Police asks lady for the receipt of her dog

An aggrieved Nigerian lady took to social media to narrate her encounter with the police after she was stopped at the checkpoint. According to the young lady, the police requested for the receipt of her dog after they didn't see anything wrong with her car

Strike: FG Set New Date For Fresh Talks With ASUU

The federal government of Nigeria on Wednesday said it would be holding a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on December 10, to find a lasting solution to issues leading to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the

FG To Enforce N50,000 Fine For Public Smoking

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, has launched a campaign to ban smoking in public places including motor parks, shopping malls and health care centres. In a communiqué, the ministry said according to Section 9 of the Nigeria Tobacco

Oil spill: Fishermen applaud FG for dragging Shell to court

Fishermen in Bayelsa State, under the aegis of the Artisanal Fishermen Association of Nigeria, have applauded the Federal Government for seeking legal redress over the January 2011 oil spill from Bonga oil fields. The fishermen said the government by taking

FG to build 300,000 houses for Nigerians - Presidency

The Federal Government on Sunday, December 13, said its plan to build 300,000 affordable housing units for Nigerians will commerce this week. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, who disclosed this in a statement