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 […]
Letcher County Sheriff Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Kentucky Judge
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines has been charged with murder after the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers on Thursday, according to Kentucky State Police. Judge Mullins, 54, was presiding over Letcher County and was shot inside the Letcher County Courthouse. Authorities were alerted to the incident shortly before 3 p.m. […]
NYPD Tightens Security Ahead of UN General Assembly, Focuses on Drone Threats Amid Global Tensions
Next week, over 130 world leaders will gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where high-level discussions will address critical global issues. In preparation, the NYPD is ramping up security, particularly focusing on the growing threat posed by unmanned drones, which they say pose a significant safety risk to New […]
Obaseki Labels Upcoming Election a ‘Do-or-Die Affair’ to Avert APC Takeover
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared the upcoming governorship election a crucial struggle, describing it as a “do-or-die affair.” He warned that a victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) would spell disaster for the people of Edo. Obaseki stated, “It’s a do-or-die affair because if they win, we perish. The level of impunity […]
