PDP Gov. Back Labour’s Salary Raise Demand, Advocate LG Autonomy
Governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed their support for Labour’s demand for a substantial salary increase, deeming it justified and deserving of the Forum’s backing. They emphasized the need for the agreement to consider the financial capacities of all government tiers. “While negotiations are ongoing, we appeal for restraint against actions that […]
IPOB Demands Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu Over Health Concerns
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the Federal Government to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, due to his deteriorating health. In a statement issued on Wednesday, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused the government of provoking the group by ignoring court orders for Kanu’s unconditional release. “The global family of IPOB once again […]
Tinubu Appoints Didi Walson-Jack as New Civil Service Head
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced the appointment, highlighting Mrs. Walson-Jack’s extensive experience, having served as Federal Permanent Secretary since 2017 across various ministries. Mrs. Walson-Jack will succeed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who […]
Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty in Federal Corruption Trial
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been found guilty in his federal corruption trial in New York. The verdict was reached after about 13 hours of deliberations over three days. Menendez was accused of “corruption on a massive scale,” with prosecutors alleging he accepted bribes in exchange for official acts. As the verdict was […]
Trump Selects JD Vance as Running Mate, Sparking Concerns Among European Allies Over Ukraine Policy
European politicians and diplomats were already bracing for changes in their relationship with the US in the event of a second Donald Trump presidency. With the recent selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as Trump’s running mate, the potential differences on issues such as the war in Ukraine, security, and trade have become even more […]
Bangladesh Closes Schools and Universities Indefinitely Amid Deadly Protests Over Government Job Quotas
Schools and universities across Bangladesh have been closed indefinitely following the deaths of six people in protests over government job quotas. University students have been demonstrating against the system that reserves certain public sector jobs for relatives of war heroes from the 1971 independence war, as well as for women, ethnic minorities, and the disabled. […]
Defeated Rivals Endorse Trump at Republican National Convention, Show of Unity Amid Cheers and Boos
One by one, Donald Trump’s defeated rivals for the 2024 Republican nomination took the stage to sing his praises at the party’s convention on Tuesday night. From his box just above the convention floor, Trump smiled as he watched his former opponents Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy voice their full support for his […]
States Prepare for LGAs Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling on Financial Autonomy
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to local government authorities, at least 13 states have initiated preparations for council elections. These states include Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Katsina, Osun, Enugu, Benue, Rivers, Jigawa, Imo, Kebbi, Abia, and Anambra. The Supreme Court ruling declared it unconstitutional for state governors to control […]
FAAC Distributes N1.35 Trillion to Government Tiers in June, an Increase from May
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced that N1.35 trillion was distributed among the three tiers of government in June, reflecting an increase of N21 billion compared to the N1.14 trillion shared in May. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at FAAC’s July meeting, chaired by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister […]
Court Dismisses Challenge to Arabic Inscriptions on Naira Notes
On Tuesday, July 2016, Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a lawsuit filed by lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, who challenged the presence of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian currency, the Naira. Justice Bogoro ruled that Omirhobo did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) acted in […]
