Abuja: Singapore’s opposition leader Pritam Singh has been found guilty of two counts of lying to the parliament, a judge announced on Monday. Singh, secretary-general of the Workers’ Party (WP) and leader of the opposition in the parliament, was convicted in connection with an investigation into former WP lawmaker Raeesah Khan. According to News Agency […]
Day: February 17, 2025
FG Addressing January Salary Discrepancies Among Federal Workers, Says JPSNC
Abuja: The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than previous months. Mr. Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman of the council, made this statement while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Anthony was […]
A’Ibom Governor Restricts Press Statements to Authorized Officials
Uyo: Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has issued a directive to the incoming State Executive Council (EXCO) members, cautioning them against releasing press statements without prior approval from the Secretary to the State Government. This announcement was made during a Sunday service held at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Itiam […]
Kano Governor Bans Student Labour in Schools
Kano: Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to teachers, prohibiting them from involving students in hard labour, both on and off school grounds. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor made this announcement through a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor emphasised that the primary purpose […]
FG Seeks Liberal Visa Regime for Nigerian Companies
Addis Ababa: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for a more liberal visa regime for Nigerian companies seeking to establish businesses in foreign countries. The minister made this appeal in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at a meeting with executive members of the Nigerian community […]