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Sokoto State Introduces Transportation with E-Ticketing System for Mass Transit

The Sokoto State Government has unveiled an innovative e-ticketing system for its 126 mass transit vehicles, marking a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in public transportation. The vehicles currently serve inter-state, intra-city, and inter-local government routes. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, during

December 16, 2024

Enyimba FC Suffer Heavy Defeat to Black Bulls in CAF Confederation Cup Clash

Enyimba FC of Aba endured a disappointing 3-0 loss to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D match at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto on Sunday. The CAF Confederation Cup is Africa’s second-tier club competition, organized annually by the

December 16, 2024

My Experience With Nigeria Police: Kemi Badenoch

In an interview with The Free Press, which gained widespread attention on Saturday, British Conservative Party leader and Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch reflected on her negative experiences with the Nigerian Police in contrast with law enforcement in the United Kingdom, when asked

December 15, 2024

Christmas: Zulum Approves Early Salary and Pension Payments for Borno Workers

In a show of goodwill and commitment to workers’ welfare, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the early payment of December salaries and pensions for all civil servants and retirees on the state government’s payroll. The payments, which began

December 15, 2024

Ebonyi Governor Approves ₦150,000 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has announced a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for each civil servant in the state as part of efforts to ease the financial burden of the festive season. The announcement was made on Thursday, December 12, 2024,

December 15, 2024

ASUP Ends Two-Week Strike, Directs Members to Resume Work

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off its two-week warning strike and directed its members nationwide to resume work on Monday, December 16, 2024. The industrial action, which began on December 2, 2024, was initiated to pressure the federal

December 15, 2024

Ex-Kogi Deputy Speaker Enema Paul Dies In Abuja

The immediate-past Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Enema Paul, is dead. Before his death, Paul, a second termer to the Assembly, was the member representing Okura State Constituency in the current 8th Assembly in the state. Paul stepped

December 15, 2024

INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Not Dead, Confirms Electoral Commission

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed that its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, is alive and well, dispelling recent rumors about his death A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi on Saturday said Yakubu is

December 15, 2024

FBI Extradites Abiola Kayode from Ghana to US Amid $6M Cyber Fraud Allegations

The United States Attorney, Susan Lehr has announced the extradition of Abiola Kayode, 37, from Ghana to the District of Nebraska, United States over an alleged $6m cyber fraud indictment. According to the statement by the United States Attorney’s Office, District of

December 15, 2024

Rate Cuts Fail to Ignite European Stock Market Activity

Europe’s main stock markets were little changed Thursday despite interest rate cuts by the eurozone and Swiss central banks as policymakers warned of economic and political woes in the region and beyond. Wall Street shares were mixed at the open, with the

December 15, 2024

Access Bank Secures Deal to Acquire Full Ownership of Biden Bank

Access Bank Plc has entered into a binding agreement with South African-based Bidest Group Limited for the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Bidvest Bank. A statement by the Head of Media Relations, Access Holdings Plc, Olakunle Aderinokun on

December 15, 2024

US Embassy Issues New Directive For Nigerian Visa Applicants

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. Applicants with scheduled interviews will now need to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the application procedure. The embassy shared

December 15, 2024

UK Economy Unexpectedly Contracts Again This October

Britain’s economy contracted for the second consecutive month in October, according to official data released on Friday. This downturn poses a challenge for the Labour government, which has prioritized economic growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that gross domestic product

December 14, 2024

Retirees to Receive Timely Payments as PenCom Targets N22tn in Assets Before January

The National Pension Commission has said it is working with the Federal Government to institutionalise a sustainable solution, ensuring retirees receive their benefits promptly and without undue stress. Omolola Oloworaran, the Director General, National Pension Commission said at a media conference in

December 14, 2024

Alleged ₦80bn Fraud: Court Grants Yahaya Bello ₦500m Bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to the tune of ₦500 million. Justice Emeka Nwite who presided over the court session on Friday ordered that the former governor must

December 14, 2024

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