Pentagon Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Past Allegations and Controversial Tattoo
On Friday, police revealed that Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in California in 2017. Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, was never arrested and denies any wrongdoing. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung defended Hegseth, stating, “Mr. Hegseth has […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff, marking a significant step toward driving meaningful reforms in the state. The announcement was made in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, confirming that the appointment takes effect immediately. Hon. Gani Audu, born […]
Maiduguri Airport Set to Become Regional Cargo Hub by 2025 – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced an ambitious plan to transform Maiduguri’s Muhammadu Buhari International Airport into a regional cargo hub, aimed at driving economic growth in Nigeria’s north-east region. Keyamo shared the vision during a visit to the airport on Thursday, accompanied by key aviation stakeholders, including Olubunmi Kuku, Managing […]
Supreme Court Upholds Legality of EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU, Dismisses States’ Challenge
The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of Nigeria’s key anti-corruption bodies—the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Delivering the lead judgment on Friday, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji declared the case “lacking […]
Akwa Ibom Delays ₦80,000 Minimum Wage Pending Staff Verification
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced that the implementation of the recently approved ₦80,000 minimum wage for civil servants will be deferred until the completion of an ongoing staff verification exercise. Speaking during a church service in Uyo on Sunday, Governor Eno stressed that the verification process was essential to ensure that […]
Customs and NAFDAC Unite to Combat Illicit Drugs and Harmful Products
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation in tackling the influx of illicit pharmaceuticals and other harmful substances into the country. The agreement was formalized on Thursday at the office of the Comptroller-General of […]
Tinubu Calls for Peace and Credibility in Ondo Governorship Election
President Bola Tinubu has called on political stakeholders and voters in Ondo State to uphold peace and integrity as the state prepares for its off-cycle governorship election today Saturday, November 16, 2024. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed confidence in a transparent electoral process that will reflect the […]
Tragic Fire at Spanish Care Home Claims 10 Lives, Several Injured Near Zaragoza
At least 10 people have died and several others were injured in a fire at a care home in Villafranca de Ebro, near Zaragoza in north-eastern Spain, early Friday morning, emergency services reported. The fire broke out around 5:00 a.m. local time (4:00 a.m. GMT) at the facility, which housed 82 residents, many of whom […]
Wike Defends Abuja Demolitions, Calls Activist Deji Adeyanju “Attention-Seeker” Amid Protests
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed criticism from activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju over recent demolition actions in Abuja. Adeyanju, alongside Vincent Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and other activists, protested the demolition of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, holding placards urging President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Wike. Adeyanju argued there […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Set for Unopposed Re-election as WTO Director-General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, is positioned to serve a second term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO confirmed that Okonjo-Iweala, who became the first woman to lead the organization on March 1, 2021, remains the only candidate for the role. […]
