Gov. Uba Sani Urges New LG Chairmen to Prioritize Transparency, Fairness, and Service
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called on newly elected local government chairmen to serve their communities equitably, free from biases related to political affiliations, gender, religious beliefs, or ethnic backgrounds. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna on Friday, Governor Sani emphasized the importance of transparency and […]
Oyo State to Enforce Traffic, Waste, and Street Trading Laws as Makinde Boosts Youth Entrepreneurship
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to upholding traffic, waste management, and street trading regulations after extensive public sensitization over the past 18 months. According to Section 6 of the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023-2027, the enforcement plan is rooted in Makinde’s emphasis on the rule of law. […]
Two Injured in Halloween Shooting in Downtown Orlando; 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
Two people were shot and six others injured early Friday during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, Florida, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 1 a.m., and a 17-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, police said. The victims, whose ages range from 19 to 39, are receiving medical attention. Approximately 100 officers were on […]
Boeing Striking Workers to Vote on New Offer Featuring 38% Pay Increase Over Four Years
Striking Boeing workers will vote on a new contract offer from the company, which proposes a 38% pay increase over the next four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing over 30,000 striking employees, has endorsed the offer and scheduled a vote among its members for Monday. The strike began on […]
EFCC Confirms Investigation of Former Minister Betta Edu Amid Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigation into Betta Edu, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, remains active, despite her departure from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. An interim report has already been submitted to the President, though additional documents require thorough examination. Following public uproar over an alleged […]
Nigeria Launches Foreign Currency Deposit Amnesty to Boost Transparency and Growth
The Nigerian federal government has introduced a new amnesty program that permits individuals to deposit foreign currency into local banks without incurring penalties or taxes, provided the funds are not linked to criminal activities. Named the “Disclosure Scheme,” this initiative was announced by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday and will run for nine months, […]
Minister Umahi Vows Road Quality Accountability Under Tinubu
Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has called on Nigerians to hold him accountable for any poorly constructed roads under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During a Town Hall meeting centered on the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project in Ondo State, Umahi disclosed that the current administration inherited over 2,000 incomplete road projects amounting to trillions […]
Sunday Dare Credits Tinubu for Buhari’s Presidency, Reaffirms Support for Current Administration
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Orientation, has asserted that former President Muhammadu Buhari would not have become Nigeria’s leader in 2015 without the significant support of Bola Tinubu. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Dare, who previously served as Minister of Sports under Buhari, emphasized that his […]
Dangote Refinery Denies Claims of Loading Difficulties for Independent Marketers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) that its members are facing challenges loading refined products from the refinery, following a payment of ₦40 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement on Thursday, signed by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony […]
Minister Adelabu Addresses Northern Nigeria’s Outages, Affirms Equal Treatment
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, has clarified that the administration of President Bola Tinubu does not intend to favor or discriminate against any region amid claims surrounding recent power outages in Northern Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday, Adelabu labeled the outages as “unfortunate” and emphasized […]
