Keyamo Introduces Special Marshals to Improve Airport Standards
In a bid to enhance service delivery and operational standards at Nigerian airports, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has launched a Special Airport Marshals initiative. The announcement was made through a statement by Tunde Moshood, Keyamo’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, on Thursday. The Special Airport Marshals, drawn from diverse […]
Dozens Killed in Overnight Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Amid Intensified Offensive and Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza overnight have reportedly killed dozens, including women and children, as the region faces intensified military action and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Paramedics and Hamas-affiliated media reported at least 66 fatalities near Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia, where houses sheltering displaced individuals were hit. An unverified video showed over 20 […]
Susan Smith, Convicted of Drowning Her Two Sons, Denied Parole After Emotional Hearing
Susan Smith, the South Carolina woman who confessed to drowning her two young sons nearly 30 years ago, was unanimously denied parole during her first hearing before the parole board on Wednesday. Appearing via Zoom, a visibly emotional Smith, now 53, expressed remorse for her actions. “I know that what I did was horrible. And […]
U.S. Regulators Call for Breakup of Google, Citing Decade-Long Monopoly Abuse
U.S. regulators are urging a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the tech giant from stifling competition through its dominant search engine, following a court ruling that found the company maintained an abusive monopoly for over a decade. In a 23-page filing submitted late Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice proposed sweeping remedies, […]
Trump’s DNI Pick Tulsi Gabbard Faces Criticism Over Limited Intelligence Experience and Controversial Russia Comments
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, is facing criticism over her limited experience with the nation’s intelligence agencies and a history of statements that echo Russian disinformation, which critics argue should disqualify her for the role. Gabbard, 43, served as a Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii between 2013 and […]
PDP Governors to Decide Acting Chairman Damagum’s Fate Ahead of NEC Meeting
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will convene in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday to deliberate on the future of acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagum. This critical meeting comes ahead of the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) gathering, scheduled for November 28. The session, organized by Bauchi State Governor and PDP […]
Sowunmi Blames Tinubu for PDP Crisis, Defends Party’s Future
Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has laid the blame for the ongoing crisis within the opposition party squarely on President Bola Tinubu. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sowunmi criticized Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike, a former governor and PDP member, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory […]
Gov. Adeleke Approves N75,000 Minimum Wage for Osun Civil Servants
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants in the state, marking a significant step towards improving workers’ welfare. The approval comes after a review of the report from the Public Service Negotiation Committee, which worked on the new wage structure. In a statement released on Wednesday […]
ACF Urges Tinubu to Reevaluate Economic Policies Amid Worsening Hardships
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his economic reforms, warning that the current policies have worsened the hardships faced by Nigerians, particularly those in the northern region. In a communiqué issued following the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the ACF expressed deep concern […]
NNPCL Launches Utapate Crude Oil Blend to International Markets
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced international sales of its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy sector. This development, six months after exploration began, is expected to bolster crude oil production, revenue generation, and economic growth. Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications […]
