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We Want to Inform Nigerians That We Are Under Attack” — APC Chairman Following Explosive Incident News Hub CreatorOct 6, 2024 12:05 PM Suspected hoodlums detonated explosives at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat on Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, prompting concerns about the safety of the party and its leaders. Tony Okocha, the factional Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, confirmed the incident, stating that the party is under attack. In a video shared on Arise TV, Okocha detailed how he was alerted early in the morning about the explosion. He…

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Over N840 billion has been approved by the Federal Government for the rehabilitation of the 82-km Section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway. The sum, according to a statement signed by the Minister’s Special Adviser (Media), Orji Uchenna Orji, included funds for the construction of the Bodo-Bonny Road with bridges across the Opobo Channel, Route 430, in Rivers State. According to the statement, Minister of Works David Umahi made the disclosure at a meeting with representatives of the main contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in Abuja. Umahi enjoined the contractor to fast-track the completion of the projects in view…

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The Center for Justice and Peace, CJP, has disowned a statement calling for the arrest of the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Director General of the Center, Dr. Stephen Okparaibe, said some desperate politicians impersonated the group by issuing statements on its behalf. Okpara described the individuals as paid agents, stating that they are bent on causing confusion. He said the attempt by the individual to undermine the group’s “integrity and independence will not be tolerated.” According to him, the purported statement contradicts the core values of the group,…

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President Tinubu has announced a historic female appointment.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Grace Adayilo as the new Head of Service (HoS) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This Nigeria news platform understands that Adayilo is the first female and Indigenous Head of Service (HoS) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Adayilo, whose appointment takes immediate effect, succeeds Dr. Atang Udo Samuel. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the FCT Administration’s bureaucratic structure, enhancing service delivery and governance. Upon taking office in Abuja yesterday, Adayilo stated, “I express my gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.…

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Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Sunday 6th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…

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Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Kwara State, Comrade Murtala Olayinka, has said efforts are ongoing with other stakeholders to ensure implementation of the new minimum wage. Speaking at the World Teachers Day in Ilorin, Comrade Murtala disclosed that the committee constituted by the state government on minimum wage was working round the clock towards ensuring that the policy was implemented. “I urge teachers in the state to exercise patience, at the end of the day, we will come out with something tangible that will make everybody smile,” he added. In his speech, state chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers,…

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Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services.In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery.   Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available for customer transactions, including: – Zenith Bank Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards– Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)– Point of Sale (POS) Terminals–…

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Seventeen state governors have raised committees to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers across the country. The 17 states which set up the implementation committees are Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa and Abia. The development is happening as the Federal Government commenced payment of the new minimum wage to its 1.2 million workers last Thursday. The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, in a memo to the Budget Office of the Federation, noted that the civil servants would be paid the minimum wage with…

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Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to assume the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State in an acting capacity after the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The government said the decision comes as a way to continue her legacy, especially her pet project, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). The decision was made known during Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, while praising the governor’s decision, stating, “This is a thoughtful way to sustain Patience’s legacy, much like practices in the United States.”…

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