Governor Otti Promises Job Security for Abia Civil Servant
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, assured on Friday during a media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, that his administration has no intention of dismissing civil servants. Instead, he confirmed that workers are receiving their salaries regularly. However, the governor cautioned that truancy among workers would not be tolerated. In response to renewed appeals from […]
Kwara State Governor Pledges Continued Partnership with Journalists for State Development
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with journalists to drive progress in the state. The governor made this assurance during the grand finale of the 2024 Press Week, organized by the Correspondents Chapel of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin. Governor […]
President Tinubu Advocates Tough Choices for Nigeria’s Growth
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the importance of making difficult decisions for Nigeria’s development during his recent visit to China, calling it “very good and successful.” In Beijing, he emphasized that significant progress requires tough choices. Addressing Nigerians at the China World Hotel, Tinubu outlined his administration’s commitment to boosting collaboration in infrastructure, trade, finance, […]
No Age Limit for NECO and WAEC, Clarifies Federal Government
The Federal Government has clarified that there is no age restriction for students sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. This follows recent reports that inaccurately suggested a minimum age of 18 years for these exams. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. […]
Arewa Youth Consultative Forum Warns FG Against Fuel Price Hike
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has cautioned the Federal Government not to undermine the patience of Nigerians following the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. In a statement on Thursday, AYCF President General Yerima Shettima expressed deep concern over the government’s approach to the fuel […]
Bishop Kukah Urges FG to Address Food Crisis and Fuel Prices
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address Nigeria’s severe food crisis. Speaking at the unveiling of the Progressive Institute in Abuja on Friday, Kukah emphasized the urgent need to tackle hunger and the rising cost of fuel. Kukah’s remarks were made in the […]
NLC Threatens Fresh Actions Over Fuel Price Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced alarm over the recent increase in fuel prices, warning that petrol costs could surge to N5,000 per litre. NLC spokesperson Benson Upah disclosed that the union is preparing to take decisive action against the federal government’s decision, following what they see as a betrayal after earlier assurances from […]
FBI Raids Homes of NYC Mayor’s Aides, Seizes Cellphones of Top NYPD Officials in Widening Investigation
The FBI visited the homes of two top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and subpoenaed cellphones from at least seven NYPD members, including one belonging to Commissioner Edward Caban, according to sources cited by ABC News. Agents arrived at the Hamilton Heights residence of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and the Hollis, […]
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Evasion Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
Hunter Biden unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax evasion case, catching prosecutors off guard as they prepared for his trial. The son of President Joe Biden had initially denied intentionally evading $1.4 million in income taxes between 2016 and 2019. He had sought to enter an Alford plea, maintaining his […]
Father of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Charged with Second-degree Murder for Allegedly Allowing Son Access to Weapon
The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged in connection with the tragic incident. Colin Gray, 54, faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. Authorities announced Thursday evening that the […]
