Onoja: Yahaya Bello Withdrew Succession Promise on Eve of APC Primaries
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has revealed that ex-Governor Yahaya Bello promised him the governorship but withdrew support on the eve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Speaking on the MIC ON Podcast released on Saturday, Onoja recalled that while serving as Bello’s Chief of Staff and later as deputy governor, the former governor […]
Akwa Ibom Declares Health Emergency, Approves ₦695bn Supplementary Budget
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the health sector, announcing sweeping reforms to upgrade facilities, recruit personnel, and transform service delivery across the state. The decision was reached at Friday’s State Executive Council (Exco) meeting in Uyo, where government approved immediate interventions to strengthen manpower, overhaul health training […]
Adeleke Orders Fast-Track of Electricity Market Law in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the Ministry of Energy to prepare an implementation plan for the newly passed Electricity Market law, paving the way for the establishment of the Osun Electricity Regulatory Commission. The governor gave the directive while presiding over the State Executive Council meeting in Osogbo on Friday night. Commissioner for […]
Trump Dines with Qatari Prime Minister in New York Following Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha
New York City — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani for a private dinner in New York on Friday, days after an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha threatened to unravel U.S.-backed peace negotiations in Gaza. The dinner, held at an undisclosed Manhattan location, came amid growing […]
Utah Governor Confirms Arrest in Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Credits Suspect’s Family for Cooperation
Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed Thursday that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, revealing that the suspect’s own family played a critical role in bringing him to justice. “We got him,” Governor Cox declared at a press conference. “Thanks […]
Erika Kirk Delivers Heartfelt Tribute to Late Husband Charlie Kirk in Emotional Livestream
Phoenix, Arizona – Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, delivered a moving and tearful tribute on Thursday, honoring her husband’s life, legacy, and unshakable faith after his tragic death during a campus shooting at Utah Valley University. Speaking from Turning Point USA’s Arizona headquarters, Mrs. Kirk stood beside […]
Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for Africans in Pan-African Push
Burkina Faso has eliminated visa fees for all African nationals in a sweeping policy shift aimed at bolstering regional integration and facilitating the free movement of people and goods across the continent. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the decision on Thursday following a cabinet session chaired by military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power […]
Obasa Eyes Senate or Governorship, Defers to Party Decision
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has indicated that he is open to contesting for either a senatorial or gubernatorial position, depending on his party’s decision. Obasa made the disclosure on Thursday during an interview with Television Continental, addressing previous remarks about his political ambitions. He emphasised that while […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Says Mandate Achieved with Grassroots Transition
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has declared that the mandate given to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved” following the peaceful conduct of local government elections and the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots. Ibas made the remark at Government House, Port Harcourt, while […]
FG to Enforce Teachers’ Certification for Exam Centres from 2027
The Federal Government has directed that, effective 2027, only secondary schools with duly certified teachers will be accredited as centres for public examinations. The directive was contained in a memo issued on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). It aligns […]
