The proposed increase would see the Chief Justice of Nigeria earn an annual basic salary and allowances of N64.6 million, while other Supreme Court justices would earn over N60 million annually. Proponents of the increase argue that well-remunerated judicial officers would be less susceptible to corruption.
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Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has sparked a fresh debate on who is the biggest artiste in Nigeria with his latest declaration. On the remix of the viral South African song ‘Tshwala Bam’ by TitoM and Yuppe, Burna Boy boldly claimed to be the godfather of the Nigerian music industry. In the opening verse of the
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its directive requiring banks and payment service providers to collect and remit the cybersecurity levy, as outlined in the Cybercrime Prevention and Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024. This decision was announced in a revised circular dated May 17, 2024, signed by the Director of Payment Systems Management
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Drake, the Canadian rapper, has lost a significant amount of money after betting on Tyson Fury to win against Oleksandr Usyk. He revealed on Instagram that he had placed a $565,000 bet on Fury, which would have earned him over $1 million if Fury had emerged victorious. However, Usyk won the fight by split decision,
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The Nigerian Union in South Africa has condemned the killing of Prince Muoka Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian national, by law enforcement officers in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, on May 17, 2024. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of police abuse targeting Nigerians in the Northern Cape, with similar cases reported in Kimberley and Johannesburg.
Federal Government Condemns Killing of Nigerian in South Africa, Demands Probe. Read More »
Regarding the dispute between the Eda Oniyo in Ekiti State and neighbouring Obbo Ayegunle in Kwara State over land ownership, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said on Sunday that soldiers, police and Amotekun Corps operatives had moved in to curtail the crisis. Olatunbosun said, “Available information indicated that the boundary dispute between
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that he may be nearing the end of his tenure with the club, stating that he is “closer to leaving than staying”. This comes after City secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham. Guardiola, who has one year remaining on his
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