The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the Federal Government for delaying the payment of the newly approved minimum wage to certain federal civil servants. The government had previously attributed the delay to the prolonged approval process of the 2025 national budget. Several civil servants in Abuja expressed frustration over the situation, saying the delay has placed financial strain on their daily lives. Some reported having to rely on loans to make ends meet, as they await the implementation of the wage adjustment. A staff member of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, who requested anonymity due to civil service…
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Christian Chukwu, former captain and coach of Nigeria’s national football team, passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. Born on January 4, 1951, in Enugu State, Chukwu’s journey in football began on the streets of Enugu, where he honed his skills as a child. He attended Christ Church Primary School, Uwani, and National Secondary School, Nike, both in Enugu, before joining the East Central State Academicals, with whom he won the National Cup. Here are ten key facts about the football icon: Chukwu began his professional football career with Enugu Rangers, playing for the club from 1972 to…
Uche Nwokwu, coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has warned that men with enlarged breasts are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Mr. Nwokwu explained that while breast cancer is rare in men, it is possible because they also have breast tissue. He noted that the risk is heightened for men undergoing hormone therapy to appear more feminine, as increased levels of estrogen can lead to breast development and potentially cancer. “The female hormone responsible for breast growth exists in men too,” he said.…
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Mercy Ojedeji, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court in St. Louis, Missouri, to charges of wire fraud and using fraudulent immigration documents. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Ojedeji admitted on Wednesday to fraudulently obtaining a student visa and securing admission into the University of Missouri’s chemistry PhD program for the Fall 2023 semester. He used fake academic transcripts, forged recommendation letters, a fabricated resume, and a falsified English language proficiency report to support his visa application. With the visa, he acquired a Social Security number, a Missouri…
Dr. John Metchie, the Traditional Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), has raised alarm over the role of fake native doctors in pushing young people in the state toward crime. Speaking in Abuja, Metchie, who also serves as the Deputy Commander-General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, said many youths had been misled by fraudulent spiritualists into engaging in criminal activities, including drug trafficking. He praised Governor Charles Soludo for his efforts to steer Anambra youths away from the dangerous path of the “get-rich-quick” mentality, warning that the situation could have worsened significantly without the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has begun a full-scale investigation into the disappearance of a black Toyota Hilux assigned to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The vehicle was reportedly stolen while an ONSA official was attending Juma’at prayers on Friday in Abuja. According to insider sources, the vehicle was parked around 1:05 p.m. directly opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10. The official had left the vehicle to observe prayers at a nearby mosque. However, upon returning, the car was nowhere to be found. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who…
The Ondo State Police Command has initiated an investigation into allegations of extortion against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Igbara-Oke, Ganiyu Dauda, following a protest by residents of the town in Ifedore Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, DSP Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the probe on Friday, stating that while no formal complaint had been officially lodged, the command was taking the claims seriously and had already begun the investigation. Ayanlade appealed to the public, urging anyone with credible information or evidence related to the allegations to come forward to assist the investigation. “The command has begun investigating the extortion claims…
Christian Chukwu, former coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. His passing was confirmed earlier today, though specific details about the cause of death are yet to be disclosed. In 2021, Chukwu was the subject of widespread false death reports, which he personally debunked during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4 of that year. “I am terribly embarrassed with this news that I am dead. Several people have been calling me from across the world since the news broke. I am still investigating the source of the story,” he had…
The United States Embassy has announced new requirements for Nigerian visa applicants, set to take effect on April 22, 2025. According to a statement issued on Friday, all applicants attending interviews at the US embassies in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 form with a confirmation barcode that begins with “AA” followed by two zeroes (00). This barcode must exactly match the one used when scheduling the appointment online. Applicants who arrive with mismatched barcode details will be denied access to the Consular Section and will not be allowed to proceed with their interviews. “Starting April 22, 2025, all…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a police officer accused of stabbing a resident in Ise-Ekiti following a dispute involving the officer’s girlfriend and the victim’s son. The incident came to light after a viral video posted on X by Yoruba Times, in which the victim’s daughter alleged that the officer—reportedly an orderly to a local chairman—attacked her father at their home. She claimed the altercation stemmed from a disagreement at school between her younger brother and the officer’s girlfriend, who is said to be a classmate. “They came to our house looking for my brother, but when they…