Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Airshow in 2025, Aims to Transform African Aviation
Nigeria is set to host its first-ever international airshow in April 2025, marking a landmark moment for the country’s aviation industry. The event, which will take place in Lagos, is expected to attract major global aviation figures and industry leaders. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the airshow at a press conference […]
Governor Otti Reveals N192.2 Billion Debt, Pledges Fiscal Discipline in Abia
Abia State Governor Alex Otti revealed on Friday that he inherited a staggering N192.2 billion debt from his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, who had inherited N34.5 billion from the previous administration. Speaking to journalists, Otti described the challenges of managing inherited debts with high-interest rates. “It is tough, but we have to do it. We manage […]
Four Wildfires Blaze Across New Jersey, Fueled by Dry and Windy Conditions
Four brush fires continued to burn across New Jersey as of Friday morning, fueled by dry, windy weather with low humidity—ideal conditions for wildfires. In Englewood Cliffs, a fire has been burning in Palisades Interstate Park along the cliffs near the Rockefeller Lookout since Thursday night. The northbound right lane of the Palisades Interstate Parkway […]
Trump Begins Staffing New Administration, Names Susan Wiles as Chief of Staff
Donald Trump’s transition team has begun vetting candidates for key roles in his upcoming administration, preparing for his return to the White House in January. On Thursday, Trump announced that Susan Summerall Wiles, his campaign co-manager, will serve as his White House chief of staff. While many officials from Trump’s first term are not expected […]
Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program, Impacting Thousands of Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program, a setback for the estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who stood to benefit, according to DHS estimates. The program, announced in June, faced swift opposition when a coalition of 16 Republican-led states—spearheaded by Texas and America First Legal, […]
Racist Text Messages Referencing Slavery Target Black Americans Nationwide, Prompting FBI Investigation
Racist text messages referencing slavery sent to Black individuals, including students as young as middle schoolers, sparked alarm nationwide this week, prompting investigations by the FBI and other agencies. The anonymous messages, reported in states such as New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, had a similar tone but varied in wording. Some directed […]
Minister Calls for More Funding for Almajiri Education to Address Out-of-School Crisis
Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, has urged the federal government to allocate additional funds to the Almajiri education system in a bid to tackle the country’s escalating out-of-school children crisis. The Almajiri system, a traditional form of Islamic education primarily practiced in northern Nigeria, involves children mainly boys (Almajiri) and girls (Almajira) being sent […]
National Grid Instability to Continue Amid Ongoing Repairs, TCN Warns
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has cautioned that instability in the national grid is expected to persist due to ongoing repairs, following another collapse on Thursday—the second in just three days. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, explained that a sudden frequency spike from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz caused a disruption around 11:29 […]
Abia Polytechnic Renamed in Honor of First Governor Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu
The Abia State government has renamed the Aba Polytechnic in honor of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the state’s first democratically elected governor and a former Minister of Science and Technology. Governor Alex Otti made this announcement on Thursday during a commendation service held in Umuahia, the state capital, celebrating Dr. Onu’s contributions to Abia and Nigeria. […]
Governor Obaseki Unfazed by Potential EFCC Arrest, Reflects on Edo Reforms Legacy
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki hinted at the possibility of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest once his tenure ends, sharing his thoughts during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja. The event, themed “EdoBEST: A Legacy of Re-engineering Education in Sub-Saharan Africa,” took place yesterday, where Obaseki reflected on his administration’s achievements […]
