Category: News

Governor Yusuf Appoints New Emirs for Kano State Emirates

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially appointed new second-class emirs for the Gaya, Karaye, and Rano Emirates. This announcement was made by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity to the governor, in a statement released to newsmen in Kano. The newly appointed emirs are: Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye […]

Florida Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump, Citing Constitutional Violations

A Florida judge has dismissed the US Justice Department’s classified documents case against Donald Trump, marking a significant victory for the former president just days after an assassination attempt on him. Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump’s motion to dismiss the federal case, citing that the Justice Department’s appointment of special prosecutor Jack Smith violates the […]

High-Profile North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea Amid Rising Tensions

A high-profile North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba has defected to South Korea, Seoul’s spy agency said. The political counselor is believed to be the highest-ranking North Korean diplomat to escape to South Korea since 2016. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said the diplomat defected in November. Details about North Korean defections often take months […]

House of Reps to Amend Rules for Digital Petition Submissions

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, announced on Monday that the lower legislative chamber will soon amend its standing rules to allow Nigerians to submit petitions electronically. This development was disclosed during the inauguration of the digitalized hearing room for the House Committee on Public Accounts and the unveiling of the PAC news […]

President Tinubu to Meet with Labour Unions on New Minimum Wage

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with the Organized Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday. This was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. Addressing State House Correspondents, Minister Idris explained that […]

Tinubu Reappoints Prof. Zabbey to Helm HYPREP Project

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). This decision followed a performance review that concluded Zabbey is fit to continue his role, as announced by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, on Monday. The […]

Gov. Fubara Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has called for national support for President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to drive Nigeria towards economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, led by Chairman Chinedu Ogah, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, July 15, Fubara emphasized the importance […]

Iconic Image Emerges from 2024 Campaign: Trump Raises Defiant Fist After Assassination Attempt

The 2024 election campaign now has an iconic image: Donald Trump, moments after narrowly avoiding serious injury or death from an assassin’s bullets, standing with his fist raised, blood streaking across his face, with an American flag billowing behind him. “Fight! Fight! Fight!” the former president declared, as some supporters, who moments earlier had feared […]