UK places Nigeria, 53 other countries health workers on ‘red list-FULL LIST

The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.

Court nullifies appointment of MC Oluomo-led Parks and Garages committee, reinstates operation of RTEAN

Lagos State government’s appointment of a Caretaker Committee, known as Parks and Garages Administrators, has been nullified by a National Industrial Court.

INEC postpones governorship and state assembly elections to March 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a decision to postpone the governorship and state assembly elections. 

INEC lacked efficient planning and transparency during critical stages of the electoral process - EU Observers

European Union Observers have released a statement on what it uncovered in the just concluded presidential and National Assembly election held by the Independent National Electoral Commission. 

Lori Iro: Nigeria elections attempts to cause trouble will be crushed decisively – Lagos Police.

The Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has warned that any attempt to instigate post-election violence, will be “crushed decisively”. Hundeyin made this known in a tweet on Sunday. 

Christian mother sues her four-year-old son's school for 'making him take part in LGBT parade'

A devout Christian who claims her four-year-old son was forced to take part in an LGBT pride parade is suing the school, Izzy Montagu, 38, said she was told by the headteacher of Heavers Farm Primary School in South Norwood, southeast London, that her son could not opt out of the event in June 2018.

Court awards N5million damages against singer Oxlade over leaked sex tape

The lady who dragged singer Ikuforijimi Olaitan Abdulrahman, aka Oxlade to court over their leaked sex tape, has been awarded N5m as damages by Justice Olalekan Oresanya of an Ikeja High Court.

Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Down With Blood Cancer

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is treating an ailment said to be blood cancer (leukaemia), sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday.

Nigerian Communities, Markets In Sokoto Abandon Naira, Trade-In CFA Over Scarcity Of New Notes

Investigations showed that Illela, a border town with the Niger Republic and of about 105 kilometres from Sokoto, the capital city of Sokoto State, now has most of its traders and residents trading, selling and buying in CFA francs.

Ademola Adeleke sacked as Governor of Osun state

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been sacked as Governor of Osun state by an Election Petition Tribunal chaired by Justice Tertse Kume. 

No regrets over handling of classified documents - Joe Biden

US President, Joe Biden has said he has "no regrets" over his handling of classified documents that were discovered in his private office. 

Google Company Set To Sack 12,000 Workers Globally In Large-Scale Restructuring

The layoffs come a day after Microsoft said it would reduce staff numbers by 10,000 in the coming months, following similar cuts by Facebook owner Meta, Amazon and Twitter as the tech sector girds for the economic downturn.

Nigerian govt increases petrol price to N185/litre

The Federal Government has now increased the price of petrol from N170 per litre to N185 per litre. This represents an 8.8 per cent hike.

Tinubu’s son visits Miyetti-Allah, and seeks support for Tinubu/Shettima ticket

Seyi Tinubu, son of the APC, Bola Tinubu on Thursday, visited Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, National President, Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore Association.

Google search reveals Aliko Dangote owns Nigeria, Helen Paul reacts

Comedian, actress and academic, Dr Helen Paul has reacted to a recent Google search which indicates that Billionaire Aliko Dangote is the owner of Nigeria.

RISING INSECURITY: 2023 Elections Will Be Cancelled Or Postponed, INEC Warns

 

If the insecurity is not monitored and dealt with decisively, it could ultimately culminate in the cancellation and/or postponement of elections.

Rishi Sunak becomes next UK prime Minister after Penny Mordaunt withdraws from race

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next prime minister after Conservative leadership rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race at the last minute.

President Biden signs gun control bill into law in wake of deadly mass shootings

US President Joe Biden on Saturday, June 25, signed into law the most significant gun control bill in nearly 30 years less than 24 hours after it passed through Congress.

Sasha Obama's boyfriend revealed as 24-year-old basketball star and son of popular actor

Sasha Obama's boyfriend has been revealed after her mother Michelle Obama took to The Ellen Show to reveal that her daughters have boyfriends. 

Nigerian nurse jailed for running over policewoman after being caught speeding

A Nigerian cancer nurse has been jailed in the UK for running over a police officer after being pulled over for clocking at 51mph in a 40mph zone with her young daughter in the back.