US Deploys Missile Submarine to Middle East as Tensions Escalate Following Assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas Leaders
The US has deployed a guided missile submarine to the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced that an aircraft carrier already en route to the area would expedite its arrival. This move follows the recent assassinations of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, raising fears of broader conflict in the […]
Senate Refutes Allegations of Unauthorized Salary, Allowance Allocations
The Senate has firmly denied any allegations of allocating new salaries and allowances to its members beyond what is legally prescribed by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMAFC). This commission is the only body legally authorized to determine public officers’ remunerations. The Senate also dismissed claims of receiving incentives from the presidency, as alleged […]
FG to Deploy 10,000 Agro Rangers to Protect Farmers in 19 States
The federal government is preparing to deploy over 10,000 “agro rangers” to safeguard farmers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This initiative, announced by presidential aide Olusegun Dada in a post on X on Sunday, is aimed at enhancing food security throughout the northern region and other parts of Nigeria. According to […]
NYSC Debunks Claims of N70,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims that it directed corps members to upgrade their accounts for the payment of a N70,000 monthly allowance. It’s important to recall that the monthly allowances for corps members have traditionally been based on the nation’s official minimum wage for public servants. Recently, President Bola Tinubu signed […]
Benue State to Raise N93bn for Digital Infrastructure to Combat Insecurity
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced the state’s plan to raise a N93 billion bond to establish the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC). This initiative aims to tackle insecurity, drive economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Speaking through his deputy, Sam Ode, during a Digital Security Town Hall meeting in […]
Lagos Rail Blue Line to Introduce More Trips at Discounted Fares Starting August 12
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will significantly increase its daily trips from 54 to 72, effective Monday, August 12, 2024. Additionally, commuters traveling during off-peak hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, will benefit from a 25 percent fare discount. A statement from the state […]
Gov Otti Launches Transformation of Ekeoha Shopping Centre into 24-Hour Business Hub in Aba
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced the government’s initiative to reconstruct and remodel the Ekeoha Shopping Centre in Aba, with the aim of transforming it into a 24-hour business hub. Speaking at the project’s flag-off event in the commercial city yesterday, Otti assured shop owners that their businesses would remain secure throughout and after […]
Delta State Government’s Debt Reduction Claims Spark Controversy as APC Accuses Administration of Deceit
A dispute has emerged following claims by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration that Delta State’s debt burden has been significantly reduced by over 40 percent within the past year. Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Communications, stated during a radio broadcast in Lagos that the governor managed to cut the state’s […]
California Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Assaults on Police During January 6 Capitol Riot
A California man, David Dempsey, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for some of the most violent assaults against police during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentence, delivered by senior D.C. District Judge Royce Lamberth, is the second longest handed down in connection with the Capitol riot. During […]
Ukrainian Forces Push Deeper Into Russia’s Kursk Region, Sparking Nuclear Safety Concerns
Ukrainian forces continue their offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region as their unexpected cross-border attack enters its fifth day. The Russian defense ministry stated on Friday that it is “continuing to repel” Ukrainian troops, claiming that Ukraine has lost over 280 personnel in the past 24 hours—a figure that remains unverified. Reports indicate that Ukrainian […]
