Trump VP Pick JD Vance Defends Controversial “Childless Cat Ladies” Remarks
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential candidate JD Vance has defended his resurfaced comments from 2021, in which he referred to Democratic politicians as a “bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives.” The remarks have drawn significant criticism this week, with actress Jennifer Aniston among those condemning the 39-year-old Republican. “Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment. People […]
Rivers State High Court Halts PDP Congresses Amidst Fubara-Wike Tensions
A Rivers State High Court has issued a new injunction, preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its planned congresses within the state. This action comes amidst ongoing tensions between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The court’s order effectively halts the PDP’s congress activities, which aimed to elect new party officials […]
Governor Alia Seeks CBN’s Support for Benue State’s Economic Development
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for assistance in optimizing the state’s economy, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and develop critical infrastructure and technology. During a visit to CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, Governor Alia highlighted Benue’s abundant opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, and other sectors. He […]
Tinubu Establishes Health Sector Coordination Unit
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced that the SCO-PMU will report to a Steering Committee/Ministerial Oversight Committee chaired by the minister. This committee comprises the Minister of State, the […]
IGP Identifies Foreign Sponsors of Planned Protests, Imposes Stricter Guidelines
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has announced the identification of foreign sponsors behind the planned August 1, 2024 protests, intended to incite violence and cause widespread destruction. While the IGP did not disclose the identities of these sponsors, he emphasized the need for stricter control measures. In a press briefing in Abuja, the IGP […]
VP Shettima Advocates for Action Over Protest Amid Economic Challenges
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for constructive action rather than protests, recognizing the challenges Nigerians face due to recent economic reforms, especially the removal of fuel subsidies. At a high-level meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima revealed the federal government’s involvement in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project. This global health […]
Tinubu Claims Self-Funding of Election Campaign, Promises Independent Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has stated that he financed his election campaign from his own resources, emphasizing he owes no debts to any cabal or sponsors. In a meeting with Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the State House on Thursday, Tinubu attributed his electoral success to divine intervention. “I have no cabal. I […]
INEC Affirms Readiness for Local Government Elections with Adequate Resources
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on financial autonomy for local government councils, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has confirmed the commission’s readiness to conduct local government elections, provided it receives the necessary resources. Speaking before the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC and Electoral Committees in […]
Wildfires Ravage Historic Town of Jasper, Alberta
Fast-moving wildfires have devastated up to half of the historic Canadian town of Jasper, officials report, as firefighters battle to save as many buildings as possible. Entire streets in Alberta province have been leveled by the blazes, with video footage showing smoldering rubble where homes once stood. Cooling temperatures brought some relief on Thursday, but […]
Arrest of Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo Zambada by US Federal Agents
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, one of the world’s most powerful drug lords and leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. The 76-year-old, who co-founded the criminal organization with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, was taken into custody on Thursday along with Guzman’s son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, according […]
