Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Social Welfare Bill and External Borrowing Plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Senate to approve the National Social Investment Programme Agency Establishment Amendment Bill 2024, a key proposal aimed at reforming Nigeria’s social welfare system. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, Tinubu emphasized the bill’s potential to enhance the efficiency […]
EFCC Chairman Dismisses Two Staff for Alleged Corruption, Vows Prosecution
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, revealed that two staff members of the agency were recently dismissed for alleged corruption and will face prosecution. Olukoyede made this announcement during the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organized by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. At the five-day […]
Governor Hochul Declares Drought Warning for 15 New York Counties, Urges Water Conservation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul elevated 15 counties, including New York City, to drought warning status on Monday due to prolonged dry conditions and declining water supply levels. The affected counties include Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. Residents in these areas, particularly those […]
Turkish Airstrikes Cut Water and Power to Over a Million in Northeast Syria, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Turkish airstrikes in northeastern Syria have disrupted access to electricity and water for over a million people, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in a region already struggling with years of civil war and extreme drought, according to experts who suggest these actions may violate international law. Between October 2019 and January 2024, Turkey launched over 100 […]
Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Leaders Under National Security Law, Sparking Global Condemnation
A Hong Kong court has sentenced dozens of pro-democracy leaders to lengthy prison terms for subversion following a landmark trial under China’s controversial national security law (NSL). Among the 47 activists and lawmakers prosecuted, Benny Tai received a 10-year sentence, and Joshua Wong was sentenced to over four years. The group had been involved in […]
Benue Approves N75,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for civil servants, effective November 2024. The governor made the announcement during a press briefing following a closed-door meeting with the state’s Joint Negotiation Council (JNC), which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), […]
Speaker Abbas Clarifies Status of Tax Reform Bills, Stresses Need for Scrutiny
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has clarified that no resolution has yet been reached on the Tax Reform Bills currently under review by the National Assembly. Speaking during an interactive session on the Tax Reform Bills in Abuja on Monday, Abbas addressed the ongoing discussions around the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax […]
INEC to Issue Certificates of Return to Ondo Governor-Elect Aiyedatiwa and Deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will present certificates of return to Ondo Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy following their victory in the state’s governorship election held on Saturday. The presentation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the commission, confirmed […]
Tinubu Reshuffles Media Team Roles to Enhance Communication Strategy
President Bola Tinubu has restructured the roles of two key officials in the State House media and communications team to streamline the administration’s communication approach. In a statement issued on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed that Sunday Dare, initially appointed as Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation, will […]
Bwala Praises Onanuga, Denies Rivalry in Presidential Media Team
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, has affirmed his admiration for Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, describing him as a respected leader within the State House media team. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Bwala expressed his high regard for Onanuga’s leadership and journalistic […]
