Okpebholo Denies Threat to Obi, Says Remark Was Security Advisory
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has denied issuing a threat to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), following backlash over comments made during a recent public event. The governor clarified that his remarks were not personal but aimed at emphasizing the need for adherence to security protocols during high-profile visits to the state. The […]
Nigeria Boosts Maritime Competitiveness with $1B Port Upgrades
Nigeria is accelerating its maritime sector transformation through massive investments in port infrastructure and maritime education, aiming to reposition the industry for global competitiveness and expanded trade. At the core of this drive are strategic initiatives by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron efforts aligned with the Federal Government’s vision to unlock the full potential […]
PSC Urges Retired Officers to Cancel Protest, Says Pension Issues Under Review
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to retired police officers across Nigeria to suspend their planned nationwide protest over pension-related grievances, assuring them that relevant government agencies are actively reviewing their concerns. In a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission described the proposed demonstration as “ill-advised” and “diversionary,” particularly at a time when significant […]
Ndume Urges Tinubu to Prioritise South-East Inclusion in Future Appointments
Senator Ali Ndume, a former Senate Leader and representative of Borno South, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that future federal appointments reflect Nigeria’s diversity, particularly by giving greater consideration to the South-East geopolitical zone. Ndume’s call comes in the wake of the President’s latest round of board appointments into major federal agencies, which drew commendation for […]
Tragedy in Ha Long Bay: 37 Dead, Several Missing After Tourist Boat Overturns in Sudden Storm
At least 37 people have been confirmed dead and several more remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden and violent storm on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The vessel, named Wonder Seas, was carrying 53 passengers—primarily Vietnamese families from Hanoi—when it was caught in a powerful storm that […]
Japan Votes in Pivotal Upper House Election as Inflation, Immigration Fuel Voter Discontent
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes upper house election that could deal a serious blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political standing, with rising inflation and concerns over immigration emerging as central issues for the electorate. Pre-election opinion polls suggest the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition […]
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns Following Viral Concert Video Controversy
Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of tech firm Astronomer following public backlash sparked by a viral video recorded at a Coldplay concert in Boston, the company confirmed in a statement posted to LinkedIn. The company said Byron had initially been placed on leave while its board of directors launched a formal investigation into the […]
Senator Natasha to Resume July 22 Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has announced her intention to resume legislative duties at the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 22, following several months of suspension. Speaking to journalists during a constituency training event on Saturday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she has officially informed the Senate of her planned return. “I have pretty much two […]
Fashola Opposes Full LG Autonomy, Says Constitution Doesn’t Support It
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed calls for full autonomy for Nigeria’s local governments, arguing that the 1999 Constitution does not support such an arrangement. According to Fashola, local governments were designed to operate under state supervision, not as independent entities. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the former Lagos State […]
Uzodimma Backs New South-East States, Rotational Presidency, and State Police
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called for the creation of new states in Nigeria’s South-East region, citing under-representation in national institutions as a key reason for the demand. Speaking on Saturday during the South-East zonal public hearing on the 1999 Constitution review for Imo and Abia States, held in Owerri, Governor Uzodimma said the […]
