NAHCON Delegation Visits Saudi Arabia to Finalize 2025 Hajj Preparations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced preparations for the 2025 Hajj with a working visit to Saudi Arabia, led by its Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman. According to a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publications at NAHCON, the visit, which began on January 7, 2025, is at […]
NLC, Stakeholders to Convene National Dialogue on Tax Bill
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other key stakeholders are set to convene in Ibadan, Oyo State, tomorrow for a national dialogue on the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Bill. The NLC explained that the dialogue aims to collaboratively design a new tax framework that would gain widespread acceptance and drive national development. Concerns over excessive […]
Sam Altman Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations in Lawsuit Filed by Sister
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is facing allegations of sexual abuse from his sister, Ann Altman, in a lawsuit filed on January 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The lawsuit claims the abuse occurred from 1997 to 2006, starting when Ms. Altman was three years old and Mr. […]
UK Minister Jess Phillips Criticizes Elon Musk for “Endangering” Her Safety with Disinformation
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips told BBC’s Newsnight that disinformation spread by Elon Musk was “endangering” her, though she emphasized that her experiences paled in comparison to victims of abuse. Musk, a tech billionaire and adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, labeled Phillips a “rape genocide apologist” on his social media platform X and suggested she […]
FBI Uncovers New Allegations of Criminal Conduct by New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the FBI has uncovered “additional criminal conduct” involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is already facing charges in a five-count indictment accusing him of accepting luxury travel in exchange for political favors. The disclosure came as prosecutors opposed a defense request for more details about […]
Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate and Destroying Homes
Two fast-moving wildfires erupted on Tuesday in Southern California, wreaking havoc northeast of Los Angeles in Altadena and in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. The blazes destroyed homes, forced tens of thousands to evacuate, and left emergency services scrambling to contain the devastation. The Eaton fire ignited near a nature reserve in Altadena around 6:30 p.m., […]
DOJ Sues Major Landlords Over Alleged Collusion to Keep Rental Prices High
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against several major landlords, accusing them of using an algorithm to coordinate rental prices and sharing confidential information with competitors to maximise profits. The legal action comes as renters across the U.S. face mounting financial pressures amid an unforgiving housing market. The lawsuit arrives at […]
PDP Pledges Compliance with Court Ruling Affirming Sunday Udeh-Okoye as National Secretary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, has pledged to abide by the recent Court of Appeal ruling affirming Sunday Udeh-Okoye as its National Secretary. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, emphasized the PDP’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. “The party received the judgment of the Court of Appeal on December […]
Kano Governor Disburses N50,000 Grants to 5,200 Women in Fight Against Poverty
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reiterated his administration’s commitment to poverty reduction, emphasizing the vital role of women in socio-economic development. Speaking during the disbursement of N50,000 grants to 5,200 women across the state’s 44 local government areas, Yusuf described the initiative as a fulfillment of his 2023 campaign promise. “We pledged to empower a significant number of women to help them […]
Governor Oborevwori Denies Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on January 7, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described the claims as baseless and the work of opposition elements attempting to […]
