Joe Biden Bows Out, Passes the Torch to Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention
It was not the speech Joe Biden had envisioned giving, especially not under these circumstances and in this year. But if anyone understands how quickly fortunes can change, it’s this president, whose life has been marked by both personal and professional challenges. Addressing a packed arena in Chicago on the first night of the Democratic […]
Tinubu Appoints Jennifer Adighije as CEO of NDPHC Names New Management Team
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engineer Jennifer Adighije as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The announcement was made on Monday by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. The newly appointed management team also includes: – Engineer Abdullahi Kassim as Executive Director (Generation) – […]
Tinubu Appoints Abdullahi Usman as New NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has named Abdullahi Usman as the new chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), subject to Senate approval. The announcement was made on Monday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. The statement described Usman as a distinguished scholar with credentials from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University in Pakistan. He […]
INEC to Distribute PVCs in Edo State Ahead of September Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin distributing Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) in Edo State in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced the distribution plan during a meeting with State Resident Electoral Commissioners at the Commission’s Abuja headquarters. The distribution will start in all […]
Adamawa Governor Fintiri Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for State, LGA Workers
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 for workers on both the state and local government payrolls in Adamawa State. Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), shared this development in an interview following a closed-door meeting with the governor in Yola on Monday. […]
Tinubu Departs Abuja on Newly Acquired Presidential Jet
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris, France, on Monday aboard the newly acquired Airbus A330, marking a significant upgrade from the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) that has been in use since the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, emphasized in a statement […]
Nigeria Police Summon NLC President Joe Ajaero Over Serious Allegations
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), to address allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, subversion, and cybercrime. The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the NPF is handling the investigation. In a letter dated August 19, 2024, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Adamu S. […]
Gaza Protests Loom as Democratic National Convention Kicks Off, Threatening Unity Ahead of November Election
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin on Monday, with Gaza protests posing a potential challenge to what is intended to be a unifying event for Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. The Harris campaign hopes the Chicago convention will be a joyous celebration following President Joe Biden’s sudden withdrawal from the […]
Seven Missing After British-Flagged Yacht Sinks Off Sicilian Coast in Severe Weather
Seven people are missing after a British-flagged sailing yacht sank off the coast of Sicily early Monday, according to Italy’s fire and rescue service. The 56-meter (183ft) yacht had 22 people on board, including four Britons who are among the missing, Italian media reported. The passengers also included American and Canadian nationals. Rescue efforts saved […]
SERAP Demands National Assembly Transparency on Running Costs Amid Salary Dispute
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to disclose the “exact amount of monthly running costs” allocated to National Assembly members and provide detailed spending reports. This request follows controversy over Senators’ salaries, fueled by former Senator Shehu Sani’s claim of monthly payments […]
