Atiku Fires Back at Wike, Accuses Him of Playing Politics with Nigerians’ Suffering
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of playing politics “with the suffering of Nigerians.” This exchange followed Wike’s remarks in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he described Atiku as a rejected politician. Wike’s comment was a response to Atiku’s statement after the […]
FG Should Prioritize Repairing Existing Roads Over New Projects — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has raised concerns over the poor condition of roads across Nigeria. In a post shared on his X page on Saturday, Obi called on all tiers of government to focus on completing and repairing existing road infrastructure rather than starting new projects, which […]
Foster Parents of Turpin Children Sentenced for Child Abuse Charges in California
The foster parents who took in several of the Turpin children after their rescue from a home of severe abuse in 2018 were sentenced on child abuse charges Friday. Marcelino Olguin was sentenced to seven years in state prison and was taken away in handcuffs following the sentencing in Riverside County, California. His wife, Rosa […]
Menendez Brothers’ Case Reopened for Possible Resentencing After New Evidence Emerges
The Menendez brothers could potentially be released after more than 30 years behind bars, as their case is being reconsidered for resentencing by the Los Angeles County District Attorney due to the discovery of significant new evidence. On August 20, 1989, Lyle Menendez, then 21, and Erik Menendez, then 18, fatally shot their parents in […]
Court Adjourns Trial of Fayose on Money Laundering Charges
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, who faces 11 counts of money laundering and fraud involving N3.3 billion. The adjournment followed the testimony of Ibrahim Mahe, a retired permanent secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]
Governor Zulum Appoints Dauda Iliya as New Spokesperson
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has appointed Alh Dauda Iliya as his new spokesperson and special adviser on media, following the death of Mallam Isa Gusau, who held the position until February 2024. The governor’s approval was announced in a statement on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed. Dauda Iliya, […]
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 […]
