2024
2027: Target Youths, Shekarau Tells PDP
Former Governor of Kano State Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has tasked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to leverage on the country’s youth population to win majority of elective seats at both federal and state levels. He was speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the Board of Trustees of Northern Forum of Zonal and State Youth Leaders […]
Hoodlums attack Lokoja Palace, Monarch Scaled Fence For Safety
The Etsu Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, Nyamkpa IV on Monday narrated how he jumped the fence to save his life when some suspected hoodlums attacked his palace and burnt his vehicle and property within the premises. The palace which was located on plot 306, New Layout, Lokoja, was attacked by hoodlums at about 1:00am […]
Man Bags Death Sentence For Murdering Friend Over Debt
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital has decided on a protracted case of murder levelled against one AkpanikoAbasi James, and consequently sentenced him to death by hanging. Justice Bassey Nkanang, the presiding judge, who referred to the particulars of the case, recalled that the convict had gruesomely murdered his […]
I warned my wife not to go to the rice-sharing venue– Husband Laments Anambra Stampede
The husband of one of the victims of the stampede that occurred at Okija, in Anambra State on Saturday, identified as Uchenna Nwaudo, has lamented the loss of his wife in the incident, saying he had warned her not to attend the programme, but she did not need his advice. No fewer than 22 persons […]
Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever – Aide
Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said. “President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever,” the 78-year-old’s deputy chief of […]
How I plan to make inflation drop from 34.6% to 15% – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that he is working round the clock to reduce the current inflation rate in Nigeria from 34.6% to 15%. Tinubu while speaking at first President Media Chat on Monday, December 23, said he is working with his team to ensure Nigerians get a better life. He said his administration will […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Swears In Acting Local Council Chairmen Despite Federal Autonomy Stance
Edo Governor Okpebholo, State House of Assembly have sworn in acting council chairmen, defying federal directives on local government autonomy. In spite of the position of the federal government on the autonomy of local government councils in Nigeria, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and the state House of Assembly, on Monday, swore in leaders of […]
Edo NLC Refutes Allegations Of Labour House Break-in By State Govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Council, has dismissed claims by its national secretariat that the Edo State government forcefully broke into and ransacked the Edo State Labour House. In a statement jointly signed by the acting state chairman, Comrade Bernard Jorman Egwekhide, and the acting state secretary, Comrade Kingsley Ireotoi, the state council […]
Trump addresses reports of Musk becoming US president
Reports of Tesla CEO Elon Musk becoming the US President have been refuted by President-elect, Donald Trump. Musk played a key role in Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, often using his X platform to garner support for the Republican candidate. Speaking on Musk calling the shots when he is sworn in, Trump stated: “No, […]
Tinubu says he’s not prepared to downsize his cabinet
President Bola Tinubu says he is not prepared to reduce the number of members of his cabinet. In August 2023, the president swore in 45 ministers—the highest appointed since Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999. In October 2023, the president swore in three additional ministers, increasing the cabinet members to 48. A year later, […]