Labour Party Denies Allegations of Collusion with APC
The Labour Party (LP), led by Barrister Julius Abure, has dismissed allegations of collusion with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued this clarification in a statement on Friday. Ifoh labeled the claims as “misleading and mischievous,” attributing them to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former party […]
Rivers State Governor Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has officially approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. This decision was announced during a meeting with organized labor representatives at the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday. Following the meeting, George Nwaeke, head of the Rivers State civil service, revealed […]
AfDB Allocates $100 Million to Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million funding package to establish a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Nigeria. Akinwunmi Adesina, the president of AfDB, announced this development during a keynote speech at the 90th birthday lecture of former head of state Yakubu Gowon in Abuja on Friday. Adesina expressed his enthusiasm, stating, […]
DSS Seeks N5.5 Billion in Damages from SERAP for Defamation Claims
The Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated a lawsuit against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), demanding N5.5 billion in damages for allegedly false claims that have tarnished its reputation. SERAP previously accused DSS agents of unlawfully occupying its Abuja office and demanding to meet the organization’s directors. This incident followed SERAP’s appeal […]
Wike Urges UBEC to Intensify Efforts Against Out-of-School Children
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged officials from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to enhance their efforts in reducing the number of out-of-school children. Wike made this call during a visit from UBEC’s Secretary, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, and other commission members in Abuja. Wike emphasized the need for […]
Biden and Harris Hail Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar as Key Turning Point in Gaza Conflict
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hailed Thursday as a significant day following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar, seen as the key figure behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza, was killed by Israeli forces, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. Biden, in […]
Texas Woman Sentenced to 17 Months in Prison for Assaulting Police During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
A Texas woman, Dana Jean Bell, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday for assaulting police officers during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bell’s sentencing is part of a wave of cases holding individuals accountable for their roles in the insurrection, even as former President Donald Trump continues to downplay […]
Texas Judge Blocks Execution of Death Row Inmate Convicted in “Shaken Baby Syndrome” Case Hours Before Scheduled Punishment
A Texas judge has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson, the first man in the US sentenced to death over charges related to “shaken baby syndrome,” less than two hours before his scheduled execution. Roberson, 57, was sentenced to death in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, after an autopsy determined […]
“Many Arms Used in Nigerian Crimes Are Government-Owned” – Ribadu
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has revealed that a significant number of illicit weapons used by terrorists and bandits in Nigeria were originally sourced from the Federal Government. This disclosure came during an Arms Destruction Exercise organized by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at the Office […]
VP Shettima Urges Global Investors to Capitalize on Nigeria’s Investment Opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on international investors to tap into Nigeria’s evolving investment landscape, emphasizing the nation’s improved business environment. During a meeting with Swedish business leaders in Stockholm, Sweden, Shettima highlighted Nigeria’s bold economic reforms and the administration’s focus on fostering a competitive environment for both foreign and domestic investments. Speaking at […]
