Gen TY Danjuma Calls on Military to End Banditry and Killings Promptly
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd), has urged Nigeria’s military leadership, headed by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, to take swift action to end the ongoing banditry and killings across the country. Gen Danjuma made this charge on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the […]
PDP Governors Reaffirm Support for Siminalayi Fubara as Leader in Rivers State
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reiterated their support for Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State, amidst ongoing tension between Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over party control in the state. The governors had previously declared their backing for Fubara following a meeting […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima Promises Support for Aviation Sector to Foster Growth
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that the federal government will work towards creating a more favorable environment for Nigerian airline operators. This commitment was made on Tuesday during a meeting with aviation sector stakeholders, including members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), at the presidential villa in Abuja. The meeting focused on addressing critical […]
Femi Falana Criticizes NNPCL’s Pricing of Petrol from Dangote Refinery as “Illegal”
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has denounced the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for its pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, labeling the action as “illegal.” In a statement released on Tuesday, Falana argued that NNPCL’s pricing strategy contravenes Section 205 of the Petroleum Industry […]
Presidency Dismisses Rumors of Tinubu Asking CBN Governor to Resign
The Presidency has firmly denied rumors claiming that President Bola Tinubu requested the resignation of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, refuted the reports on his social media platform, labeling them as “all lies.” Onanuga clarified, stating, “It’s all lies. President Tinubu […]
Gov. Fubara Suspends Akuku-Toru LGA Chairman, Appoints New Caretaker Head
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has suspended Otonye Briggs, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, effective immediately. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Nelson Chukwudi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. However, the reason for Briggs’ suspension was not disclosed. Briggs has been directed to hand over all […]
‘I am a rapist’, admits husband in French mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now […]
Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Deleted Joke About Assassination of Biden and Harris, Secret Service Responds
The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged a social media post by Elon Musk in which he remarked that “no one is even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk has since deleted the post, clarifying it was meant as a joke. The post, made on X (formerly Twitter), came just […]
Two Retired FDNY Chiefs Arrested in Bribery Scheme Following Year-Long Corruption Probe
Two retired FDNY chiefs were arrested early Monday following a year-long corruption investigation. According to ABC News, Retired Chiefs Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino were taken into custody at their homes in Staten Island and Manhattan, respectively. The FBI had searched their homes and offices earlier this year, prompting the FDNY to place them on […]
President Tinubu Emphasizes Digital Identity’s Key Role in Nigeria’s Growth
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the critical importance of digital identity in driving Nigeria’s socioeconomic development, stressing that digital public infrastructure (DPI) will transform service delivery for all citizens. This was stated at the 6th National Day of Identity 2024, organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to […]
