Day 1 of the 4th MoC Grand Prix featured the throws, and Iran’s Hossein Rasouli brought the fireworks to the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos, shattering the Meet Record (MR) in the men’s Discus Throw with a brilliant 57.35m on…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says there are over 500,000 verified Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in the country, but less than 10,000 of them have the skills for data protection. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commisioner, NDPC, made this…
Following the walkout by Organised Labour at the negotiation of national minimum wage on Friday, the Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed concern with Labour’s demand and hard-line stance. It said the demand by Labour at this time had the…
1 hour ago On this week’s Globacom-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN, two Nigerian fashion icons, Dumebi Andrea Iyamah (brand name Andrea Iyamah) and Ruth Erikan James (brand name Veeke James), will feature as guests. 2 hours ago The Minister…
After the killing of five soldiers by gunmen in Abia State, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said it is now time for a political solution to be explored for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of…
The police in Delta State say they have recovered weapons from suspected kidnappers in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Bright Edafe, the police spokesperson in the state, told reporters on Friday in Warri, that the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to play by the rules and shun anything that could cause violence during the 21 September governorship election in Edo State. INEC Chairperson, Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice during a…
Live updates with partial results from South Africa’s parliamentary polls reappeared on the electoral commission’s website, following a glitch of at least two hours. The results are closely watched amid early indications that the country’s governing African National Congress could…
1 day ago The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike over a proposed new minimum wage. TUC’s president, Festus Osifo, announced the strike during a joint news conference with the NLC…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed to International Oil Companies (IOCs) to defray the $700 million debts they owe the commission. The Managing Director of the commission, Samuel Ogbuku, made the appeal during a virtual media tour of…