CBN Governor Clarifies Voluntary Exit of 1,000 Staff Amid Legislative Investigation
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has clarified that the 1,000 staff who recently left the apex bank did so voluntarily under an Early Exit Programme (EEP) and were not forced out. Cardoso made this known on Friday during the resumed House of Representatives investigative hearing on the matter. Represented by […]
Oyo State Governor Appoints 45 Permanent Secretaries, Three Executive Secretaries
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has announced the appointment of 45 Permanent Secretaries and three Executive Secretaries across various sectors within the state civil service. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this on Friday, stating that the appointments were outlined in a document signed by the Head of Service, Mrs. […]
Wike Declares Himself Rivers State’s Best Governor Amid Allegations by Odili
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has proclaimed himself the best governor in the history of Rivers State, countering allegations of personalizing state affairs during his tenure. Wike made this assertion on Friday during a luncheon in Port Harcourt, responding to comments made by former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili. Odili had […]
Oshiomhole Applauds Wike’s FCT Achievements, Thanks PDP for ‘Best Player’ Contribution
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised Nyesom Wike for his contributions as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), commending the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allowing Wike, a key member of the opposition, to serve under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike, a high-ranking PDP member, supported Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during […]
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile’s Antofagasta Region
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Antofagasta region of Chile on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 104 kilometers (64.6 miles). Details on potential damage or casualties were not immediately available. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation for further updates. Chile, situated along the Pacific Ring of […]
Efforts to Detain South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Halted Amid Supporter Protests
Authorities in South Korea abandoned an hours-long attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul on Friday after thousands of his supporters rallied outside, blocking police efforts. The tense standoff underscores the growing political and social divisions in the country. Photos from the scene showed protesters lying in front of […]
Senate Committee Seeks Additional Information on Trump Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Amid Allegations
The Senate Armed Services Committee has quietly requested additional information regarding allegations of sexual assault and financial misconduct involving Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. The requests, sent to the veterans organization Hegseth formerly led and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, reflect bipartisan concerns over the nominee’s past conduct. The […]
Sunday Igboho Reaffirms Commitment to Yoruba Nation Independence in 2025
Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has reiterated his firm stance on the demand for an independent Odua Nation in 2025, emphasizing that the quest for self-determination for the South-West and the Yoruba people remains unwavering. In a New Year message, Igboho, speaking through his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, conveyed his […]
NNPCL Invites Obasanjo to Tour Port Harcourt Refinery Amid Operational Claims
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt Refinery to personally verify its operational status, following remarks he made in a Channels Television interview. Obasanjo had referenced concerns raised by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), which advised against acquiring equity in the refinery, citing fears of corruption […]
Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Use Federal Hospitals, Tour States in 2025
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to conduct his next medical examination at a federal hospital to evaluate Nigeria’s public healthcare system. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Obi criticized Tinubu’s frequent overseas trips, stating, “Out of the approximately 580 […]
