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State Governor Niger Mohammed Bago has approved an extension of pregnancy leave for female workers in the state from three to six months. The announcement was made during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government Building in Minna. Governor Bago explained that the decision was intended to enable new mothers to care for themselves and their newborn babies, …

FGG The independent corrupt practices and other related crimes (ICPC) accused a Mrs. Moses Oluwafun Milayo Esther for presumably foruming her letter of recording and illegally manipulating the integrated personnel and the system of information on wages (iPPi) to receive salaries during the suspensions. Mrs. Esther was accused before the judge Yusuf Halilu of the high court of the territory …

Oba Benin, Omo N’OBA N’EDO UKU Akpolookpolo, Ewuare II, officially overthrowing Ovbokhan Igbinovia, a traditional priest from the Okhuoromy community in the local government area in Oredo in the Edo state, for the actions of the alleged soldier. The action was taken after being reviewed by the Palace of Imam’s behavior, which was considered a massive violation of Benin’s habits …

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today. 1. Nigerian inflation dropped to 23.7% The National Statistics Bureau (NBS) has announced a slight decrease in Nigerian headline inflation level to 23.71 percent in April. Read more 2. ICPC, PTAD partner to overcome pension fraud Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Violation Commissions (ICPCs) and Directorates …

Six Nigerians have been deported to the United States for various crimes, as part of a wider repression of immigration by the United States government. Their deportation was in relation to a decision by the United States government to expel at least 3,000 Nigerians, who had been involved in various crimes in the country. The deportees arrived on Wednesday through …

The appeal court in Abuja has ordered an assessment in a legal battle on the results of 21 September 2024, the election of governors in the state of Edo, following the appeal submitted by the Democratic Party of the People’s (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. They challenged the victory of the Governor of Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives …

Nigeria’s civil society organization (Eie) has caused concern for the legality and transparency of the election process, to share local government elections in the state of Lagos. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eie stated “deep concern over the ongoing problem around 2025 Election of the upcoming local government in the state of Lagos, especially regarding the legal basis for …

Special councilor of the Governor of the State of Bayelsa on political issues, the high head of the Collins Cocodia, invited the new elected leadership of Ohaneze Ndi IGBO, chapter Bayelsa, led by Dr. Frank Odunukwe, to encourage transparency, inclusiveness and reconciliation in their administration. Speaking during a courtesy visit of Dr. Odunukwe and his executive team in his office …

Teenage Wonder Lamine Yamal scored and gave assists to help Barcelona defeat the espanyol rival and win the La Liga title. Yamal led his team to win 2-0 when they won La Liga with the remaining two matches, holding the seven-point advantage that was not divided into Real Madrid who came in second place. After the first half without a …

The Nigeria Equity Market closed trade on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with N257 billion profit for the investment community to continue the intentions obtained yesterday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Honeywell Flours PLC (Honyflour), Nestle PLC (Nestle) and Beta Glass Company (Betaglas) among others on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 109,467.64 …