May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis
CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe
Extreme heat, cause of Borno military barracks explosion -Fire Service
ISWAP claims responsibility for Borno bombing killing 26
Killings: FG unveils grazing reserve in Plateau
N/Central Governors Mull Joint Security Operations
2027: INEC Moves To Strip President Of Power To Appoint Commissioners
Banks’ customers to pay N6 per SMS transaction alert starting today
Galatasaray reinforce desire to keep Osimhen permanently
Israel’s Netanyahu warns wildfires could reach Jerusalem
UK speaks on Briton arrested in Nigeria for arms deal
Borno, Yobe, Adamawa get UNICEF $50m education grant
FG begins stranded foreign scholars’ verification May 3
DID YOU KNOW?
- Workers’ Day (also known as International Labour Day or May Day) originated in May 1886 when 400,000 workers in the USA went on strike, demanding an eight-hour working day. The event led to the establishment of May 1st as a day to commemorate workers’ rights and achievements. The day is observed in over 80 countries
- A chef’s hat has 100 pleats. Apparently, it’s meant to represent the 100 ways you can cook an egg
Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Atiku, others pay tributes to Adebanjo
Tinubu approves committee as Nigeria hosts 4th AU MSME forum in June
Tinubu committed to building an economy that works for all – Shettima
Reps orders OML18 Resources to pay $4m royalties, penalties within 5 days
Three judges suspended as NJC voids Imo acting CJ’s appointment
Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Olukoya
Money laundering: Judge orders release of businesswoman Achimugu
Court decides Gani Adams’ N5bn suit against Igboho July 3
8 Jailed 10 Years Each For Vandalising Yola Airport
Portable escapes jail for assault, pays N30,000 fine
Navy rescues 99 in Rivers boat mishap
CDS lauds USOSA sports carnival for promoting unity
FG to finalise N1.5trn road concession project – Edun
CAC registration not a License to operate investments-SEC
FG warns Nigerians against fake online diplomatic job offers
New workplace gender policy coming, says FG
FG demands proof of funds from Highway Project concessionaires
Army barracks’ mass metering generated N769m in eight months — FG
FG mobilises contractors to complete abandoned power projects
Nigeria targets $1billion data privacy, protection ecosystem
Govt, Emirates sign tourism deal
Police give motorists 30 days to regularise tinted glass permits
Wike mandates IBB Golf Club panel to assume duty
Flood: FCTA warns Lokogoma residents over building on waterways
Wike condoles FCT minister of state over father’s death
Senate Leader donates vehicles to new Ekiti varsity
Gusau Varsity Gets 1st Female Registrar
YABATECH is fertile ground for industry partnership — Royal Frieslandcampina CEO
Nasarawa varsity student dies by suicide
NANS denies hijack by Seyi Tinubu, others
2027: North’s population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF
BSN donates Bibles worth N7.4m
Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo warn against altering INEC report
MTN commits N202.4bn to network upgrade
Sterling Bank introduces free bus rides
BUA Foods records N125.3bn PAT
Dangote Sugar raises turnover by 51%, eyes 75,000 jobs
Dangote to convert 6,000 diesel-powered trucks to CNG
Guinness offers free eye surgeries to mark 75th anniversary
Nestlé returns to profit with N30.2bn gain
Nigerian Breweries posts N45bn profit
Ecobank posts N187.1bn profit in Q1
First HoldCo’s profit drops to N171bn
APC not sponsoring me against LP – Lamidi Apapa
Oborevwori woos Ibori to join APC
2027: Gov Eno hints at possible exit from PDP, compares party to faulty plane
2027: Bayelsa gov bans early politicking, threatens to sack appointees
Uproar as Ibas recovers vehicles from suspended Rivers Deputy Gov
Soludo outlines second term vision, promises smart cities, rail, others
Oyo Youth Summit: We’re giving youths opportunities to unlock potentials – Makinde
Okpebholo supervises demolition of cultists’ hideout
Aiyedatiwa promises timely delivery of Akure–Idanre Road upgrade
Oborevwori seeks PPP support for Delta varsities
Abia repays N72bn of N138bn debt, plans $1.3bn on medical city – Otti
AFRIMA 2025: Lagos ready to host Africa, says Sanwo-Olu
Dep Gov urges residents to remain indoors as multiple explosions hit Maiduguri
Cross River Assembly seeks mining reforms for community protection
Lagos revenue rises to N2.968tr from N2.1tr
Kaduna Launches N74bn Agriculture Initiative
Kano Approves N51.5bn For Key Projects, Programmes
Malaria: Delta begins 44-day mosquito net campaign
Okada ban: Lagos impounds 139 motorcycles
Bayelsa to hire more healthcare workers
400 beneficiaries receive grants, support from A’Ibom govt
Ogun to establish art gallery at Olumo Rock
Ondo vows to stop activities of scavengers over kidnapping
Kidnapping: Amotekun arrests 750 suspects in Ondo within 3 months
Edo dethrones three traditional rulers for violating extant laws
New Owa Obokun’s coronation activities begin May 16
Alaafin’s wife motivates 469 Oyo nursing college graduates
24,000 Osun farmers fear eviction, seek Adeleke’s intervention
TODAY IN HISTORY
- On this day in 1925, the world’s largest trade union was founded. The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has more than 300 million members.
- On this day in 1978, Naomi Uemura becomes of the first person to reach the North Pole alone. The Japanese adventurer also made the first solo ascent of Mount McKinley and the first solo rafting of the Amazon river. He disappeared in 1984 during a winter ascent of Mount McKinley.