Zamfara Government Rejects Maryam Ismaila’s Appointment as Permanent Secretary
The Zamfara State Government has opposed the appointment of Maryam Ismaila as a permanent secretary by President Bola Tinubu. The state government asserts that Ismaila is not a native of Zamfara State and lacks the qualifications required for the role. In a letter to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ahmad Liman, […]
France Poised for Historic National Rally Victory Despite Warnings of Far-Right Surge
France’s rapid election campaign has concluded, and despite urgent appeals to avoid supporting the far right, voters seem poised to grant the National Rally party a historic victory in parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal cautioned that such a result would trigger “impulses of hate and aggression.” However, the party led by Marine Le Pen […]
First Liberal MP Calls for Trudeau’s Resignation After By-Election Defeat
A backbench MP has become the first sitting member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party caucus to call for his resignation following a devastating by-election loss. Wayne Long expressed in an email to fellow party members, obtained by Canadian media, that new leadership was essential “for the future of our party and for […]
Biden Defends Age, Vows Re-Election Amid Criticism and Poor Debate Performance
President Joe Biden has responded to criticism over his age, telling supporters in a passionate speech that he will win re-election in November despite a poor debate performance that fueled concern about his candidacy. “I know I’m not a young man, to state the obvious,” he said at a rally in the battleground state of […]
Ogbeh Calls for Abolition of LGAs if Governors Continue to Obstruct Their Functionality
Former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has called on the federal government to dismantle the Local Government system if state governors persist in hindering its proper operation. Speaking on Channels Television’s socio-political program “Inside Sources” with Laolu Akande on Friday, Ogbeh emphasized the dysfunction of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas due to the controlling […]
Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries in Federal Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service. In a statement on Friday, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, announced that these appointments aim to “fill in existing and impending vacancies” in the top administrative cadre of the federal civil service. The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Emanso […]
NNPP Youth Leader Accuses EFCC of Political Witch-Hunt Against Kwankwaso
Auwal Musa, the National Youth Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in a political witch-hunt against Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Musa asserted that the EFCC has no valid justification to probe […]
Presidency Labels Nigeria a Poor Country Amidst Revenue Challenges
Nigeria has been declared a poor country by the presidency. This revelation came from Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, during an interview with ChannelsTV on Friday evening. Oyedele expressed concerns over the nation’s current revenue challenges, highlighting that despite its potential for wealth, Nigeria remains poor. He […]
Shettima Talk on Efficient MDAs for Success of the Administration’s Reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that the success of the government’s reforms hinges on the efficient functioning of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) aligning with the Bola Tinubu administration’s agenda. Speaking at the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Town Hall meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday, Shettima […]
Kenyan High Court Approves Military Intervention After Deadly Anti-Tax Protests
The Kenyan High Court has approved the use of military force to restore order after days of anti-tax protests overwhelmed the police. Reports indicate that more than 20 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, largely led by young people opposing government plans to increase taxes. On Thursday, armored military vehicles patrolled the streets […]
