Kamoru Ogunlana Appointed as Next Clerk to National Assembly
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Kamoru Ogunlana as the new Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), with his tenure officially commencing on February 2, 2025. The appointment, confirmed in a letter dated November 6, 2024, was signed by NASC Executive Chairman Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, who lauded Ogunlana’s dedication and administrative skill. […]
NNPCL Denies Involvement in Adulterated Fuel Sales, Rejects Viral Video Claim
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has clarified that it does not engage in the sale of adulterated petrol, rejecting claims made in a viral video. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming NNPC Retail Ltd’s commitment to high standards and quality control at all stages of […]
Deputy Speaker Calls for Comprehensive Data on Climate-Induced Displacement in Nigeria
Ben Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has called on the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) to provide more detailed data on the country’s internally displaced persons (IDPs), with a particular emphasis on those displaced by climate change. Kalu made the appeal during a meeting with the […]
Trump’s Re-Election Sparks European Concerns Over Future of U.S. Support for Ukraine
Donald Trump’s re-election has sparked deep discussions across Europe, with dozens of leaders gathering in Budapest for a timely opportunity to address the implications. During Trump’s first term, U.S.-Europe relations grew tense, with Trump frequently criticizing European nations for not contributing more to their own defense. He also expressed frustration over the U.S. trade deficit […]
President Biden Congratulates Trump on Election Victory, Emphasizes Smooth Transition and Unity
President Joe Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump by phone on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, according to a statement from the White House. “President Biden expressed his commitment to a smooth transition and stressed the importance of working together to unify the country,” the White House statement read. Biden also […]
Bernie Sanders Blasts Democratic Party’s ‘Disastrous’ Campaign Following Harris’s Election Loss to Trump
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders issued a sharp critique of the Democratic Party’s “disastrous” campaign following Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. In his statement, Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, expressed disappointment, stating, “It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has […]
Federal Reserve Poised for Key Interest Rate Decision Following Trump’s Election Victory
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates this Thursday, marking an important move for borrowing costs just two days after President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory. In September, the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, easing its long-standing stance against inflation and providing relief to borrowers […]
Kaduna Governor Pledges Rehabilitation for Pardoned #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has pledged to rehabilitate and empower #EndBadGovernance protesters from the state who were recently granted a presidential pardon. Speaking through Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Governor Sani outlined plans to support the pardoned individuals, contingent upon their responsible and law-abiding behavior moving forward. Following […]
Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting in Honor of Late Army Chief Lt. General Lagbaja
President Bola Tinubu has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting originally scheduled for today to a future date in memory of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. The postponement was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
Obi Slams Nigeria’s Power Crisis, Urges Visionary Leadership and Sector Investment
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s persistent power crisis, pointing to the sharp contrast in electricity production between Nigeria and South Africa. Despite its larger population, Nigeria generates fewer than 5,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, a mere 10 percent of South Africa’s 40,000 MW. This disparity has contributed […]
