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Northern Senators and Defense Leaders Applaud President Tinubu’s Military Salary Hike
Senators from Northern Nigeria and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence have praised President Tinubu for approving a massive salary increase for military personnel to bolster morale in the fight against insurgency.
Woman survives jump into Lagos lagoon from Carter Bridge
A woman was saved by bystanders and boat operators after jumping into the Lagos Lagoon from Carter Bridge on Tuesday in a suspected suicide attempt.
Finance Minister calls emergency meeting following worker unrest over overdue pay
The Federal Ministry of Finance has invited labor leaders to emergency talks to address unpaid wages and economic hardship before a looming August 11 union deadline.
Pat Utomi Claims Current Nigeria Surpasses Abacha Era in Severity
Political economist Pat Utomi asserts that Nigeria is currently in a more precarious state than it was during the military regime of Sani Abacha.
Legislators Plan Private Inquiry into PFIPC Chief Adeniyi Adeyemi
A House committee will conduct a private interrogation of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged head of the fake PFIPC, to avoid interfering with ongoing police and anti-corruption investigations.
Investors record N599 billion loss as stock market declines
The stock market ended Tuesday in the red, with investors losing N599 billion as 40 equities declined against 13 gainers, despite an increase in overall trading activity.
Rotimi Amaechi Accuses President Tinubu of Disrespecting Christians
Rotimi Amaechi of the ADC has criticized President Tinubu, alleging that the administration is targeting the Christian faith and the Catholic Church with disrespectful rhetoric.
Fatal Collision on Bauchi–Maiduguri Road Leaves Nine Dead
A late-night road crash on the Bauchi–Maiduguri highway claimed nine lives and left eight others injured after a commercial bus and a tipper truck collided.
National Economic Council authorizes $4.5 billion loan deal for NNPC
The National Economic Council has approved a $4.5 billion refinancing deal for NNPC to boost foreign reserves and support infrastructure after reducing crude oil output requirements.
Nigeria to Launch Nationwide 90,000km Fibre Optic Project
Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced plans for a 90,000km fibre optic expansion and a new alphanumeric postcode system to boost Nigeria's digital infrastructure and connectivity.