Federal Subpoena Targets NYC Asylum Office Director Amid Growing Scrutiny of Mayor Adams’ Administration
Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena to Molly Schaeffer, the director of New York City’s Office of Asylum Seeker Operations, as scrutiny of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration intensifies. Schaeffer received the request from federal authorities on Friday morning, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The purpose […]
NYC: AI Device Saves Queens Woman’s Life After Sudden Collapse at Home
A Queens woman credits an AI-powered device with saving her life after she fainted in her apartment in Corona. On Abc7ny Eyewitness News, 75-year-old Sungja Lee shared her experience with the device, which she received for free from New York State. Lee, who leads an active lifestyle, collapsed while getting out of bed in May. […]
Sri Lankans Vote in First Presidential Election Since 2022 Economic Crisis, with Economic Reforms at Stake
Sri Lankans are casting their votes in a pivotal presidential election, the first since the mass protests of 2022 that ousted the previous leader amid the country’s worst-ever economic crisis. Saturday’s election is seen as a critical referendum on the sweeping economic reforms aimed at putting Sri Lanka back on the path to recovery. However, […]
US Soldier Travis King Sentenced to One Year Confinement and Dishonorably Discharged After Fleeing to North Korea
US Army Private Travis King, who fled to North Korea last year and was later returned to the United States, has been sentenced to one year of confinement and dishonorably discharged from the military. King, 24, faced charges of desertion and assaulting a non-commissioned officer. However, with time served and credit for good behavior, he […]
Kyari Bukar Criticizes Sudden Petrol Subsidy Removal, Calls for Gradual Approach
Kyari Bukar, former Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has raised alarms over President Bola Tinubu’s abrupt removal of the petrol subsidy, advocating for a more gradual implementation to mitigate its effects on the populace. In an appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Bukar suggested that the subsidy should […]
New Minimum Wage Set for Backdated Implementation from July 29, 2024
The implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000 is set to take effect from July 29, 2024, as confirmed by the Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants. This announcement was made in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) released after the committee’s meeting in Abuja. The committee also recommended that the wage […]
Gov. Mutfwang Denies Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), debunking rumors suggesting his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The rumors emerged after a flex banner featuring his image, implying his move to the APC, surfaced on social media. The governor, through a statement released by […]
Tinubu: “I didn’t come for money; I came to work”
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s key challenges, emphasizing that his administration is dedicated to improving infrastructure, food and energy security, education, and ensuring long-term economic stability. During a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Tinubu stressed that […]
APC Reaffirms Monday Okpebholo’s Candidacy Amid Fake Disqualification Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that Monday Okpebholo remains its candidate in the ongoing Edo State governorship election. Felix Morka, the APC national publicity secretary, made this clear in a statement released in Abuja, following circulating fake news claiming that a magistrate court had disqualified Mr. Okpebholo. Morka described the disqualification rumor as […]
Kebbi State Governor Appoints Hajiya Aisha Usman as Acting Head of Civil Service
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has named Hajiya Aisha Usman as the acting head of civil service following the retirement of Safiyanu Garba, who stepped down at the age of 60. Prior to this appointment, Hajiya Usman served as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The official handover ceremony took […]
