Commonwealth Leaders Push for Reparatory Justice Talks, Defying UK Stance on Slavery Legacy
Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to challenge the UK by agreeing on a plan to address reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, despite opposition from Downing Street. The upcoming summit of the 56 Commonwealth nations, set to begin in Samoa on Friday, is not expected to officially include reparations on its agenda, according to […]
Gov. Umo Eno Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state government employees. The governor has also established an implementation committee tasked with ensuring the smooth execution of the new wage package. The committee is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, and has been given […]
Governor Seyi Makinde Confident PDP Will Win Ondo Governorship Election
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will secure victory in the upcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. His statement was made in response to comments by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, who predicted that the APC would soon dominate […]
President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Five Ministers, Appoints Seven New Ones
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet and appointed seven new ministers, subject to Senate confirmation, as part of a major cabinet reshuffle. In addition, ten ministers have been reassigned to new positions. The President’s office made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the changes were part of broader efforts to enhance […]
Edwin Clark Condemns Tinubu’s Scrapping of Niger Delta Ministry
Elder statesman and prominent leader in Nigeria’s South-South region, Edwin Clark, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. Clark described the move as unacceptable to the people of the Niger Delta and expressed concerns over its implications. His condemnation comes shortly after President Tinubu announced the scrapping […]
CBN to Launch New BVN Platform for Nigerians Abroad by December 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to launch a new Bank Verification Number (BVN) platform by December 2024, designed to help Nigerians living abroad access banking services without the need for physical verification. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this announcement during an engagement with members of the Nigerian community at the World Bank and […]
SGF Akume Sets Oct 30 Deadline for Ministry Restructuring and Handover
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that the handover process for ministries affected by President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle will be completed by October 30. These changes, aimed at streamlining government operations, include the merging, renaming, and dissolving of several ministries. One notable change is the merging of […]
Benue Governor Suspends Attorney General for EFCC Lawsuit Participation
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin, for engaging in a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without the governor’s prior approval. This suspension follows the Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment on a case initiated by 19 states, […]
Mayor Eric Adams Downplays Trump’s Comments Amid Questions on Presidential Election Ties
With the presidential election just two weeks away, Mayor Eric Adams has faced scrutiny over his connections to both candidates, following remarks by Donald Trump, who recently likened his legal troubles to those of the mayor. Despite the ongoing challenges, Mayor Adams has remained consistent in attending his regular Q&A sessions with the press, even […]
Mike Jeffries Arrested in Alleged International Sex Trafficking Operation
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, along with two associates, was arrested on Tuesday as part of a federal investigation into an alleged international sex trafficking and prostitution ring, according to the FBI and prosecutors. Jeffries, his partner Matt Smith, and a third individual, Jim Jacobson, face charges in a 16-count indictment accusing them […]
