expatriate quotas
17 Mar
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has responded to recent allegations aired on national television regarding the administration of expatriate quotas in Nigeria's oil sector. The minister said that the government is taking these allegations seriously and has implemented proactive measures to address the concerns raised. Previously, the ministry announced a review of the…
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American singer and actress, Miley Cyrus, has revealed the artwork for her upcoming ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, set to drop on 30 May 2025 through Columbia Records. The album features 13 original songs, with Cyrus teaming up as executive producer alongside Shawn Everett, known for his work with artists like Beyoncé and Adele. The…
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The Police in Lagos, have dragged a 29-year-old man, Rasaq Rilwan, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over alleged stealing of 31 pieces of television sets. The defendant, whose address was was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.…
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Three people were killed by suspected bandits on Sunday night at Dundu village in Kwall District of Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government in Plateau State. The same incident occurred in the last two weeks, where massive destruction of dry season farm crops was caused by alleged Fulani militia men. Those who were gruesomely murdered…
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The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipment, prioritizing the welfare of personnel and training for operational effectiveness. This statement was made during the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces of…
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Ganiyat Adeduntan has become the first Nigerian appointed as head coach of a women’s basketball team in a US university. She was named the new head coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun,…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, and former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, have expressed concerns that democracy in Nigeria is not functioning as it should, stressing the need for urgent reform to address the country’s challenges. The leaders spoke on Monday at the…
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A coalition advocating for democracy and development has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State following the suspension of 10 members of the state House of Assembly. While condemning the alleged anti-democratic actions of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, the group urged President Tinubu to declare a state…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, March 24, 2025 busted a Ponzi Scheme Academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja. They were arrested at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, following actionable intelligence on the existence of the Academy. The Academy, named Q…
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The House Committee on Healthcare Services has urged the Medical Laboratory and Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) to check the proliferation of substandard laboratory equipment in the country and ensure that laboratory test results from Nigeria are acceptable anywhere in the world. Chairman of the Committee, Amos Gwmana, who stated this when members of the…
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Air Peace has announced a 15 per cent discount on economy-class tickets for students traveling on its Nigeria-London routes. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the initiative aims to make international travel more affordable for students. The statement read, “In a commitment to making…