FG Files 16-Count Charge Against Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged N110 Billion Fraud
The federal government has filed a fresh 16-count charge against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The new charges, submitted to a federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday, pertain to an alleged criminal breach of trust involving N110,446,470,089. This action violates sections 96 and 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap.89, Laws […]
Presidency Confirms Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Speculation
The presidency has officially confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is on the horizon. This was revealed by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during a briefing with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa yesterday. Although the exact timing remains unclear, Onanuga stated that while the reshuffle might happen […]
ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Long-Standing Issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the resolution of longstanding issues stemming from the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement. In a statement released on Wednesday, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke stressed that the union seeks the finalization of renegotiations based on the 2021 Nimi Briggs Committee’s Draft […]
Tinubu Orders Renovation of Former Agriculture Ministry for New Livestock Development Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to renovate the former Ministry of Agriculture building to accommodate the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development. This directive was disclosed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during an inspection of the site in Abuja’s Central Business District […]
FG Approves ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members
The Federal Government has officially raised the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, starting from July 2024. This increase comes after the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 was passed, as outlined in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by […]
Defence Minister: Terrorism and Banditry Under Control Despite Ongoing Captivities
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has stated that Nigeria has terrorism and banditry under control, even though some citizens remain in captivity. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, the minister, represented by Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, acknowledged the challenges posed by the evolving threats […]
Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Claims of Innocence and Final Appeals
Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, a former journalist who was fatally stabbed in her home near St. Louis. Williams, 55, was pronounced dead shortly after 6:00 p.m. CDT at a state prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri, about 60 miles southwest […]
Tragic Death of EY Employee Sparks National Debate on Workplace Culture and Employee Well-Being
The tragic death of a 26-year-old Indian employee at a leading accounting firm has sparked intense debate about workplace culture and employee welfare in corporate environments. Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant at Ernst & Young (EY), passed away in July, just four months after joining the firm. Her parents have claimed that “overwhelming work […]
China Successfully Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into Pacific Amid Rising Regional Tensions
China has announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which carried a dummy warhead and landed in the Pacific Ocean. The missile was launched at 08:44 local time (04:44 GMT) on Wednesday, with Beijing’s defense ministry describing the test as “routine” and part of its “annual training.” However, the exact type of […]
Sen. Akpabio Calls for Unity to Tackle Nigeria’s Economic and Security Challenges
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday urged senators to unite in addressing Nigeria’s critical economic and security issues as the Senate resumed from its two-month recess. During his welcome address, Akpabio emphasized the vital role of the Legislature, highlighting that it serves as the “first ray of hope” for Nigerians, while the Judiciary acts as […]
