Court Adjourns Emefiele’s Trial As EFCC Files Additional Evidence
Godwin Emefiele, a former governor of the Central Bank, had his trial halted on Friday after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) provided his attorneys with further evidence in court.
The judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, granted the adjournment after he agreed with the defence team that the reasons given for the adjournment had merit.
The...
Terrorists’ Attack kills Vigilantes, Two Village Heads Abducted In Kaduna
GTN has gathered that, terrorists have killed some residents of Kakangi and Ungwan Matinja communities in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State...
Kano Court Adjourns Ganduje’s Suspension Case to 27th May
The faction of All Pogressives Congress (APC) at Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano, have sought for extension of order suspending the...
Obi: Umahi’s Claim That I’m Inciting South-Easterners Against Government A Baseless Distraction, Designed To...
The Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidates, Peter Obi, has reacted to the claim that he is inciting the southeast to rebel against the federal...
Governor Obaseki Announces N70, 000 New Minimum Wage
GTN has confirmed that, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the...
Nigerians Observe Workers’ Day Amid Petrol Scarcity, rising Inflation, hardship.
Workers in Nigeria observed the 2024 International Labour Day, commonly known as May Day or Workers' Day, on Wednesday by joining their international counterparts.
Celebrated on May 1st of each year, May Day is an annual ceremony that commemorates the achievements and accomplishments of workers around the globe as well as their critical responsibilities in creating robust economies and society.
After President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, as the most populous country in Africa, this year's Workers' Day is the first one under his leadership.
For this year's Workers' Day celebration in Nigeria, the Federal Government has already designated Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday. Changed WordsStructural ChangesLongest Unchanged WordsRephrase
In a statement, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said, “In alignment with this year’s theme, which...
Reps Seek Action Against Drug Abuse Among Women, Girls
Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, the chairman for the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, has demanded a declaration of emergency...
Navy Rescues 250 Victims in Rivers Boat Mishap
The Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder (NNS) rescued around 250 people—including children—who were involved in a boat accidents last Sunday. The incident happened near the Buguma...
Petrol Scarcity Persists Nationwide
The nationwide scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, has led to the emergence of illicit vendors who provide the commodity...
Senate Will Wade Into Fuel Scarcity, Electricity Tariff Hike – Senator Umar
The Senator representing Kwara North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sadiq Umar, has described the current fuel scarcity in the country as worrisome.
Umar...