Tinubu Orders Urgent Power Restoration in Northern Nigeria, Deploys Security for Repairs
President Bola Tinubu has called for swift action to restore electricity across northern Nigeria, following a recent blackout caused by vandalism of critical infrastructure. According to a statement from spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu met with Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu on Monday to discuss the status of repairs to the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, which was […]
Senate to Begin Screening of Seven New Ministerial Nominees Today
The Nigerian Senate is set to commence the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s seven new ministerial nominees on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Basheer Lado, the President’s Special Adviser on Senate Matters. Lado, a former senator, noted that the nominees had already begun submitting their credentials […]
Bukola Saraki Granted Court Approval to Amend Lawsuits Against EFCC and ICPC
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has received court permission to amend two lawsuits he filed against Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption agencies. The Federal High Court in Abuja, under the guidance of Justice Inyang Ekwo, granted Saraki’s request on Monday, enabling modifications to his cases against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
Japan’s Ruling LDP Loses Parliamentary Majority in Major Setback Amid Scandals and Leadership Change
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has suffered its worst electoral defeat in over a decade, losing its majority in parliament. The LDP and its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, secured only 215 seats, falling short of the 233-seat threshold needed to maintain their majority. New LDP leader and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who called the […]
Gerard Depardieu Requests Trial Delay Amid Health Concerns in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case
Gerard Depardieu has requested a postponement of his sexual assault trial, which was scheduled to begin in Paris on Monday, due to health concerns. His lawyer cited the actor’s health issues as the reason for the delay. The 75-year-old French actor is accused of making explicit sexual remarks and forcibly groping two women during the […]
PANDEF Condemns Scrapping of Niger Delta Ministry, Calls for Renewed Regional Development Focus
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), led by elder statesman Pa Edwin Clark, has criticized the Federal Government’s recent decision to disband the Ministry of Niger Delta, calling for a reconsideration of this move. Following a meeting on October 24, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Forum’s General Assembly expressed “serious concern” over the dissolution […]
Minister Advocates Strong Agricultural Extension Services to Enhance Productivity and Food Security
Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, underscored the critical role of a robust agricultural extension service system in promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. During a technical meeting in Abuja to review feedback on the proposed Nigeria Agricultural Extension Services Bill, Abdullahi emphasized that effective extension support for farmers is […]
Presidency Clarifies Purchase of Refurbished Airbus A330 for President Tinubu
The Presidency has clarified that the recently acquired aircraft for President Bola Tinubu is a refurbished Airbus A330, not a brand new jet, as some had assumed. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga provided this clarification during an appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande over the weekend. He explained that the aircraft was added to the Presidential […]
Lagos NUJ Endorses Alhassan Yahya for National President Ahead of November Conference
The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has officially endorsed Alhassan Yahya as its candidate for the position of national president in the union’s upcoming election. This announcement was made public through a communiqué released yesterday after the council’s monthly congress, held on Saturday. Yahya, currently the NUJ’s deputy national president, […]
Presidency Explains Legal Barriers in Arresting Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The Presidency has clarified the legal and procedural challenges preventing the arrest of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, despite ongoing efforts by security agencies. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Sunday, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga explained the obstacles in apprehending Bello, primarily due to his close relationship with his successor, Governor […]
