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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this disclosure during the 2024 Accounts and Budget Seminar, themed “Optimising Nigerian Navy Non-Public Fund Opportunities In A Dynamic Economic Environment The

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo made a startling revelation on Thursday, stating that his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months before he was born. According to Obasanjo, this unusual delay was attributed to the influence of witches and wizards, who troubled his mother until divine intervention occurred. Obasanjo shared this personal history during a drama

The Federal Government has issued a warning of imprisonment to chairmen of Local Government Areas who may get involved in the mismanagement of funds allocated by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This warning was issued on Thursday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Fagbemi, during the

Members of the South East caucus of the House of Representatives have asked Ndigbo to shun the planned nationwide protest, expressing optimism that the SEDC Act will address the effects of the Nigeria civil war. While celebrating the presidential assent to the law establishing a development commission for the area, the lawmakers expressed gratitude to

The Ooni of Ife, HRM Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Thursday said the greatest concern facing the traditional institution is the possibility of unscrupulous persons hijacking the proposed protest to foment crisis. The Ooni said, “People that are planning to go out there to protest, it’s their civic right, but let them put a face to

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged his participation in various protests throughout his political career but stressed the importance of maintaining non-violence during demonstrations. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the

A group, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST), has urged Nigerians to exercise calm and restraint ahead of planned protests over hardship and widespread hunger. The group’s president, Manuel Adejorin, expressed concerns about the potential impact of protests on public safety, economic stability, and social cohesion. Adejorin said there is a need for caution, unity, and

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning against a planned protest in Nigeria, citing a sinister plot by some elements to infiltrate the protest and cause chaos and extreme violence. The DSS gave the warning in a statement by Director PR & Stratcoms, Peter Afunanya, on Thursday. According to the DSS, the

A report has indicated that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all state commands to raid all vulcaniser shops in their jurisdiction and seize all un-used tyres and dispose them. The police said the action would stop Nigerians planning to partake in the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest from getting tyres to burn on