State Police Launch Internal Investigation Into Shooting Incident Involving Trooper Thomas Mascia

State police have launched an internal investigation into the shooting incident involving Trooper Thomas Mascia along the Southern State Parkway last week. On Monday evening, authorities announced that Mascia has been suspended without pay as the investigation progresses. Investigators searched Mascia’s West Hempstead home on Sunday, two days after he was discharged from Nassau University […]

Tinubu Vows to Tackle Nigeria’s Economic Challenges

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s critical challenges, vowing that his government will not shirk its responsibilities. Speaking during the swearing-in of seven newly appointed ministers at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Tinubu pledged to crack down on profiteers and smugglers exploiting the nation’s resources. Following an […]

PDP Vows to Oust APC in 2027, Blames Ruling Party for Governance Failures

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its intention to push the All Progressives Congress (APC) into “political oblivion” in the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Monday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba accused the APC of manipulating data, politicizing issues, and launching personal attacks on outspoken Nigerians. The PDP’s remarks follow criticism from Felix […]

Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Detained in #EndBadGovernance Protests

President Bola Tinubu has directed the release of all minors arrested and detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing at the State House on Monday. He was joined by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]

Tinubu Appoints Tukur as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Ibiyemi as Ogun REC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as the National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), representing the North West. In addition, Tinubu has nominated Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi, a lawyer, as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, following the passing of ‘Niyi Ijalaye in August. Bayo Onanuga, Special […]

Doyin Okupe Withdraws Support for Peter Obi Over Recent Comments

Doyin Okupe, the former director-general of the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential campaign in 2023, has announced that he can no longer support Peter Obi, the party’s former presidential candidate. Okupe made this declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today  with Seun Okinbaloye on Monday. His remarks came in response to a viral video in which […]

EFCC Detains Ex-Delta Governor Okowa Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Diversion

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion from the 13 percent derivation fund between 2015 and 2023. Sources indicate that Okowa was taken into custody on Monday, November 4, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after he reported to the […]

NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike as Government Pledges Partial Salary Release

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have suspended their indefinite strike for one month, beginning Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The decision follows the government’s partial commitment to address their demands for unpaid salaries. In a joint statement signed by NASU General Secretary […]