President Tinubu Tasks Edo Gov-elect on Development President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state, while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu made this call on Thursday, in Abuja, at a…
Bayelsa Education: Deputy Governor Tasks Teachers, Public Servants on Accountability. Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has again warned public servants in the state to take their duties seriously or face sanctions, including dismissal. He gave the warning while receiving a report from the Teachers Redistribution Committee headed by the Deputy Chief of Staff…
Senate Passes Bill for Establishment of South West Development Commission In a historic move, the Nigerian Senate recently approved the South-West Development Commission Bill, 2024, signaling a new era of infrastructural development for the region. After rigorous deliberations and considerations, the bill was passed for its third reading, garnering unanimous support from all Senators present…
Strike: FCT Minister To Divert Councils’ 10% IGR For Teachers’ Salary The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Thursday threatened to divert the 10 percent Internally Generated Revenue accrued to the FCT area councils to pay the striking primary school teachers in the territory. Wike, who was responding to questions from journalists on the ongoing strike by…
11 Killed, 529 Communities Affected In Niger Catastrophic Flooding Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported a devastating toll from recent flooding in Niger State, with 11 individuals confirmed dead and 529 communities severely impacted. During a press briefing, Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, provided a grim update on the widespread…
Despite Hardship, Govt Announces Move To Tax More Nigerians Despite the present state of biting economic hardship in the country, the Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses. According to the government, this plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday….
Trump’s Security Breaches: A Wake-Up Call for the Secret Service The American Secret Service and the CIA, like the Israeli MOSSAD, have their work cut out for them in protecting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. This article highlights why the American Secret Service and law enforcement agencies must redouble their efforts and avoid repeating…
WHAT NATIONAL PEACE COMMITTEE (NPC) NEEDS TO ADDRESS. In its effort as a platform for constructive dialogue and collaboration to address the concerns and aspirations of all Nigerian citizens, this eminent platform chaired by General Abdulsalam Abubakar GCFR, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democracy should FRONTALLY CONFRONT the issue of AL-MAJIRANCHI in the…
Paternity dispute: Court to hear ex-Minister’s motion to stop further publication of allegations -Demands refund of $120,000.00 alleged loan to Defendant. A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has fixed hearing for October 8 in a motion filed by former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki to stop a former…
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun confirmed as Chief Justice of Nigeria. In a historic move, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been confirmed as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Senate. She becomes the 23rd person to hold this prestigious position and only the second female to do so. President Bola Tinubu nominated Justice Kekere-Ekun for…
