Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a review of the minimum wage due to recent petrol price increases by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). NLC President Joe Ajaero made this demand at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Abuja on Wednesday. Ajaero said, “Today, the nation’s macro-economic indices are all heading down south without any letting. Petrol prices have gone through the roof and are nearly impossible for an average Nigerian to afford. “Transportation has become difficult, leading to levels of food scarcity and hunger never…

The naira, in its desperation to embark on an appreciation streak depreciated to ₦1675.49 and ₦1750 against the dollar at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the weakened further to ₦1675.49 per dollar on Thursday from ₦1631.17 exchanged on Wednesday. This means that it lost ₦44.32 against the dollar on Thursday compared to the ₦1631.17 exchange rate on Wednesday. In the black market, the naira held steady at ₦1,750 per dollar on Thursday, unchanged from Wednesday’s rate. This stability occurred even as foreign exchange turnover rose, reaching $166.61 million on Thursday, up from…

Popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, VDM, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force. This was made known by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Thursday night via a post on his official Facebook page. Related || VeryDarkMan under investigation for use of Police Uniform He wrote, “Our client, VDM has been detained after honouring police invitation just like yesterday. “VDM has been consistent in saying the Nigerian Police are our friends even when we all know they are not”. This may not be unconnected to the recent use of police uniform as seen in a…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians on the recall of Nivea BLACK & WHITE invisible roll-on deodorant due to harmful chemical content. This was contained in a Public Alert No. 041/2024 released by the agency on Thursday. According to the release, the recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA),” a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impairs the health of an unborn child as well as skin irritation and burns to users.” Read || Symptoms of Breast Cancer in…

Former Portuguese footballer Fabio Paim, once seen as a greater talent than Cristiano Ronaldo during their days at Sporting Lisbon, has made a surprising career shift into the adult film industry. Paim, who briefly played for Chelsea on loan, has drawn considerable attention and stirred controversy with this new path. He recently sparked further discussion by comparing himself to Ronaldo, contrasting their divergent career journeys. “Here in Portugal [the news about the pornographic film] is all the rage, everyone is going crazy,” Paim admitted in an old interview with Globo Esporte via Record. “Do you know why? Because people don’t take…

The National Economic Council (NEC), which includes the Nigerian Governors Forum, has advised the presidency to retract the Tax Reforms Bill from the National Assembly. They suggested this move to enable broader consultations and build consensus among key stakeholders. According to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, this decision was part of the resolutions at the 144th NEC meeting held at the State House in Abuja. Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the National Economic Council (NEC) believes that consensus-building and public understanding are crucial for the new Tax Reforms Bill. While the Federal Executive Council, led by President Bola Tinubu, recently…

A JSS1 student, Sunday John, from Community High School in Egbeda, Ibadan, allegedly assaulted his teacher. The incident reportedly took place on school grounds, surprising both students and staff. The reason behind the altercation remains unknown, but it has sparked discussions on student-teacher relations and school discipline. When contacted, the school authorities promised to investigate the matter and consider disciplinary measures in response to the incident. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

A young Nigerian girl has allegedly poisoned her father. This was sighted in a trending video on popular social media platform, X. Although full details are not available at the moment, the video shows a girl who isn’t feeling remorseful for what she has done. According to the video, she said she is also ready to die if that’ll be the consequence of her action. This is coming barely 24hrs after another young Nigerian girl murdered her ex-boyfriend and his friends via food poisoning in Auchi, Edo State. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a Federal Government agency, is responsible for assessing, collecting, and managing revenue for the Nigerian Federation, while administering tax laws with a commitment to fair and accessible service. The agency’s goal is to be one of the world’s most efficient and trusted revenue services, driving national development. It currently invites young graduates to join our team as Tax Officers I & II across various locations in Nigeria. Apply || Creative Copywriter (Remote) at Ahrefs Job Overview Apply || Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Recruitment Application Closing Date November 14 Method of Application Interested Nigerians are urged…

10 persons have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The incident occured at 2:00 am on Thursday. General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, who confirmed the incident said they received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2:00 am. “May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which 10 persons have been recovered from the debris of…