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President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Senator Ndume for announcing scholarships for the children of soldiers who were tragically killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Okuoma, Delta State, last week. In a statement sent to DAILY…
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The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted reports alleging a reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, issued the…
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Tinuade Sanda Ousted as Eko DisCo’s Managing Director In a significant shake-up within the leadership of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Tinuade Sanda has been ousted from her role as the managing director. The…
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Accountant's Termination Reversed by Delta Assembly After Two Decades Delta State House of Assembly has reversed the termination of Emmanuel Emenetie's employment by the Post Primary Education Board, a decision made 24 years ago. Ejes…
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Terrorism: Federal Government Invites Gumi For Questioning The government led by President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, announced that Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has been summoned for questioning over his remarks concerning the…
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Government Denies Ransom Payment for Kaduna Schoolchildren Release The federal government has clarified the insinuation surrounding the payment of ransom for the release of the Kaduna schoolchildren previously kidnapped by bandits in the…
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Anambra man bags 10 years imprisonment for defiling nine-year-old daughter A middle-aged man, Kenneth Nwangu, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting in the High Court,…
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Faithful Partnerships: Wike Urges Churches to Stand by Politicians, in and Out of Office The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasised the significance of churches maintaining their support for…
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Labour Party at a Crossroads: Peter Obi Mediation Efforts Between Party and NLC The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has stepped in to address the ongoing dispute between the leadership of the party and…
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Several students are feared dead following a tragic stampede at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as they attempted to access bags of rice provided for distribution by the government. The incident, which occurred at the convocation square,…
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FG inaugurates marshals to end illegal mining in Nigeria Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has inaugurated the first batch of Mining Marshals Corps to combat illegal mining. The presentation of the mining marshals took…
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Justice Served: Ekiti Man Sentences to Death for Murder An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, to death by hanging for killing a man having an affair with his wife. Alomoge,…
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The UN General Assembly will turn its attention to artificial intelligence on Thursday, deliberating a resolution that outlines the potentially transformative technology’s pros and cons while advocating for the establishment of…
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Man bags life jail for defiling 11-year-old thrice Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man, Ojo Oladeji, to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old…
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 UAE Extends Visa Privileges to 87 Countries The United Arab Emirates has announced an update to its visa policy, allowing countries to enjoy visa-on-arrival privileges. The list reveals that only Mauritius and Seychelles can benefit…
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President Tinubu Bold Move: A Leap Toward Enhanced Judicial Salaries President Bola Tinubu has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives aimed at revising and augmenting the salaries of judicial officers. This development was…
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The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed to end the insecurity in the South East within two minutes if released from detention. Full Video: We offered them kolanuts, drinks, and…
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Thursday, March 14, 2024 Good morning, Nigeria! Welcome to the Ejes Gist News roundup of today’s top newspaper headlines. Here’s a concise roundup of today’s key stories from Nigerian…
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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Soaring Hunger Risks in Nigeria The Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has continued to express his concerns amidst the escalating hardship caused by the continuous…
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Overseas Health Workers Hit by UK Ban: No Entry for Dependents The United Kingdom has implemented a ban on Health and Care Workers bringing dependants to the country, a move aimed at curbing migration. The UK Home Office,…
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