Category: Citizen Diary

Read full text of Ex Senate President, Ameh Ebute letter to Donald Trump over US report on corruption, killings in Nigeria

Full text of Senator Ameh Ebute’s letter to Donald Trump over US report on state of corruption, killings in Nigeria Former Senate President, Chief Ameh Ebute has...

IWD: Female student journalists advised on best practices

Nigerian female student journalists have been urged to embrace best practices and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge in order to bridge the gap of females at...

Nigeria ranks 85 on Global Happiness Report

As the world marks the International Day of Happiness, Nigeria is ranked 85 out of 156 countries and second in sub-Saharan Africa. This is according to the annual Global...

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Minimum Wage: VAT raise should be discussed — ULC

Mr Joe Ajaero, President, United Labour Congress (ULC) said on Wednesday that any increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) that would be used to pay the N30,000 new minimum...

Four dead in India building collapse, more feared trapped

The death toll in a building collapse in a southern Indian town has risen to four, with more people still feared trapped, police said on Wednesday. The three-storey...

Boko Haram: Normalcy returns to Michika

Normalcy has returned to Michika town in Adamawa following a failed night attack on the community by Boko Haram insurgents who were repelled by the military. The News...

Lagos School collapse: Injured pupils are in stable condition, receiving treatment- Doctor

Some of the injured pupils in the building collapse at Ita-faji, Lagos Island, on Wednesday are in stable condition and still receiving adequate medical attention in...

International Women’s Day: Okei-Odumakin advocates laws to promote gender inclusiveness

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women Arise for Change Initiative, on Thursday urged the National Assembly to formulate more robust laws that could promote gender...

Access Bank, Diamond Bank shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc on Tuesday unanimously approved the merger of both financial institutions aimed at creating a formidable force. The...

Good Governance: Labour leaders set agenda for Buhari

Chieftains in the labour sector have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to initiate policies that would drive the economy, ensure good governance and meet the needs of...