APC Unveils 197-Man Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election
As preparations ramp up for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the formation of a 197-man campaign council. The announcement was made on Wednesday by APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has been appointed as […]
Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination but suspicion immediately fell on Israel, which has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of Hamas over the group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw some 250 others […]
Death Toll from Kerala Landslides Surpasses 158, Over 220 Still Missing
The death toll from the devastating landslides in Kerala, southern India, has risen to over 158, with officials reporting more than 220 people still missing. Rescue workers are tirelessly searching through collapsed roofs and debris of destroyed houses for potential survivors. The disaster struck early Tuesday morning, as torrents of mud and water swept through […]
Gov. Yahaya Questions Feasibility of N70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Economic Challenges
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, who also chairs the Northern Governors Forum, expressed concerns about the practicality of implementing the new national minimum wage of N70,000. During a meeting with labor leaders, civil society organizations, and traders associations at the Government House in Gombe on Tuesday, Governor Inuwa highlighted the financial difficulties faced by […]
Former Delta Commissioner Joan Onyemaechi Abducted During Church Service in Asaba
Joan Onyemaechi, the former Delta State Commissioner for Technical Education, was abducted by gunmen during a church service on DBS Road in Asaba, the state capital. The incident occurred within the church premises, where the assailants fired shots into the air before kidnapping Onyemaechi and taking her to an unknown location. Onyemaechi recently resigned from […]
Senator Ndume Rejects New Office Allocation, Cites Seniority Discrepancy
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has declined an office the Senate Services Committee assigned to him, arguing that it does not match his seniority in the 10th Senate. In a letter addressed to the committee’s chairman, Senator Sunday Karimi, Ndume emphasized that, according to Senate Standing Orders, he is entitled to an office on the fourth […]
Senate Raises Concerns Over 40-Year Dormancy of Ajaokuta Steel Company
The Senate has reiterated its concerns about the prolonged dormancy of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCOL) in Kogi State, Nigeria, which has remained non-operational for nearly four decades since its inception. During a one-day investigative hearing, focused on allegations of corruption and inefficiency at ASCOL and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NAICOM), as well […]
Massive Landslides in Kerala: 63 Dead, Dozens Trapped as Heavy Rains Trigger Disaster
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead and dozens are feared trapped following massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kerala, southern India. The landslides hit the hilly Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are ongoing but are being hampered by continuous heavy rain and the collapse of a key […]
Venezuelan Protests Erupt Over Disputed Election Results: Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Deployed
Security forces in Venezuela have used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters demonstrating over Sunday’s controversial election results. On Monday evening, thousands gathered in central Caracas, with many walking for miles from the surrounding slums to the presidential palace. The unrest began after President Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of the election, a […]
President Tinubu Signs Bill Raising Minimum Wage to N70,000
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the new minimum wage bill into law. The signing occurred in the State House Council chamber during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The meeting was briefly suspended to allow Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other national assembly leaders to witness the event. Last Tuesday, both the Senate and […]
