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First batch of Jigawa pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The first batch of intending pilgrims from Jigawa State has departed the Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International Airport to Saudi Arabia. The 410 pilgrims, from the 16 local government areas of the state left the country at 11:00am. The Director General of the board, Ahmed Umar Labbo disclosed that the board...

Passengers stranded as Lagos airport is shut over NLC, TUC strike

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Intending travellers have been left stranded as all entry points into the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport are inaccessible. The entry points were blocked due to the industrial action called by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. In a video which surfaced...

Flight disruptions loom as aviation unions join labour strike

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Aviation unions have said they are ready to join the planned indefinite labour strike scheduled to begin on June 3. The unions made the announcement after a meeting on Sunday. They include the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN,...

New national anthem unites us better – NUJ President

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chris Iziguzo has said that the new anthem captures the whole core of being Nigerians. Isiguzo made this known in an interview on Sunday in Abuja. “Look at Nigeria, we have different languages and tribes. This anthem unites us better regardless...

Nigeria gradually sliding into total collapse — Anglican Bishop

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Oru, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Chukwunenye has raised the alarm that “Nigeria is gradually sliding into a total collapse and the government appears to have lost every idea on how to stop the slide.” He raised the alarm in the 77-page presidential address delivered during...

It’s ridiculous FG sued 36 state govs – PANDEF chair

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, in Delta State, Prof. Godini Darah, says it is unbelievable that the Federal Government took legal action against the 36 state governments over the administration and control of the 774 local government areas in the country. In a statement over the weekend,...

JUST IN: Blackout as Labour shuts down national grid

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says the “labour union has shut down” the national grid, resulting in a blackout nationwide. The national grid shutdown occurred at about 2.19 am on 3rd June, 2024. Details shortly…

One Year In Office: Abba Yusuf Distracted Kano Citizens With Purported Removal of Ado Bayero To Cover His Failure – Group

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2024June 2, 20240

The Arewa Truth and Justice Iniative has berated the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf for using the purported removal of Emir Ado Bayero to divert attention from his monumental failure in office as Governor for one year. Recall that Governor Yusuf sparked outrage after signing the Kano State Emirate Council...

Popular Farm Fresh Yoghurt CEO Intimidating And Harassing Wife

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2024June 2, 20240

Sheyin Shekarri CEO of the popular FarmFresh yoghurt company whose father and owner of Farmfresh is a retired airforce Air Vice Marshall, bullies and oppresses his wife for saying NO to domestic abuse and opting out of their eight year marriage which produced two four year old girls and and...

Empowering Small Businesses, Driving Economic Growth: Tony Okpanachi’s Visionary Leadership at Development Bank of Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2024June 2, 20240

As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of economic development, one institution has been quietly making a significant impact in the lives of small business owners and entrepreneurs – the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). Under the visionary leadership of Tony Okpanachi, DBN has been instrumental in empowering small and...

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First batch of Jigawa pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia

Passengers stranded as Lagos airport is shut over NLC, TUC strike

Flight disruptions loom as aviation unions join labour strike

New national anthem unites us better – NUJ President

Nigeria gradually sliding into total collapse — Anglican Bishop

It’s ridiculous FG sued 36 state govs – PANDEF chair

JUST IN: Blackout as Labour shuts down national grid

One Year In Office: Abba Yusuf Distracted Kano Citizens With Purported Removal of Ado Bayero To Cover His Failure – Group

Popular Farm Fresh Yoghurt CEO Intimidating And Harassing Wife

Empowering Small Businesses, Driving Economic Growth: Tony Okpanachi’s Visionary Leadership at Development Bank of Nigeria