President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Annual Leave in the UK and France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after completing his two-week annual leave, which included a working vacation in the United Kingdom and an important engagement in France. The presidential jet carrying Tinubu landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday evening, where he was warmly received by a team of government […]
Kwara Governor Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, governor of Kwara State, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state. The announcement was made on Saturday in a statement by Hauwa Nuru, Kwara State’s commissioner for finance, who noted that the new wage structure will take effect starting in October. Nuru described the decision as […]
Wike Takes a Dig at Atiku, Claims Nigerians Have Rejected Him
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting that he has lost political relevance. Wike’s comments came in response to a statement by Atiku, who had commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his commitment to the people following the local government elections. In a […]
FG Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Return Home and Contribute to National Development
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians living abroad to return and contribute to the nation’s progress and prosperity. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), made this appeal during the 12th Convocation lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), on Saturday. Delivering her lecture titled “Diaspora Engagements for National Development,” Dabiri-Erewa […]
Atiku Fires Back at Wike, Accuses Him of Playing Politics with Nigerians’ Suffering
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of playing politics “with the suffering of Nigerians.” This exchange followed Wike’s remarks in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he described Atiku as a rejected politician. Wike’s comment was a response to Atiku’s statement after the […]
FG Should Prioritize Repairing Existing Roads Over New Projects — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has raised concerns over the poor condition of roads across Nigeria. In a post shared on his X page on Saturday, Obi called on all tiers of government to focus on completing and repairing existing road infrastructure rather than starting new projects, which […]
Foster Parents of Turpin Children Sentenced for Child Abuse Charges in California
The foster parents who took in several of the Turpin children after their rescue from a home of severe abuse in 2018 were sentenced on child abuse charges Friday. Marcelino Olguin was sentenced to seven years in state prison and was taken away in handcuffs following the sentencing in Riverside County, California. His wife, Rosa […]
Menendez Brothers’ Case Reopened for Possible Resentencing After New Evidence Emerges
The Menendez brothers could potentially be released after more than 30 years behind bars, as their case is being reconsidered for resentencing by the Los Angeles County District Attorney due to the discovery of significant new evidence. On August 20, 1989, Lyle Menendez, then 21, and Erik Menendez, then 18, fatally shot their parents in […]
Court Adjourns Trial of Fayose on Money Laundering Charges
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, who faces 11 counts of money laundering and fraud involving N3.3 billion. The adjournment followed the testimony of Ibrahim Mahe, a retired permanent secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]
Governor Zulum Appoints Dauda Iliya as New Spokesperson
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has appointed Alh Dauda Iliya as his new spokesperson and special adviser on media, following the death of Mallam Isa Gusau, who held the position until February 2024. The governor’s approval was announced in a statement on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed. Dauda Iliya, […]
