Nigeria Governors’ Forum Discusses Minimum Wage, LG Autonomy
The governors of Nigeria’s thirty-six states, under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are convening to address the contentious issues of the new minimum wage proposal and local government autonomy. The meeting follows previous concerns voiced by the governors regarding the Federal Government’s proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage, which they deemed unsustainable. The governors argued that such […]
Tinubu Approves Upgrade of Ibadan Airport to International Standard – Gov. Makinde
President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Ibadan Airport, announced by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday. Governor Makinde shared that the project, which includes constructing a new terminal and expanding the runway, will commence within the next three weeks. Governor Makinde disclosed the news while hosting the Chief of Air Staff, Air […]
Shettima Defends Tinubu’s Commitment to Northern Nigeria
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to the interests of Northern Nigeria. Shettima made this statement yesterday in Kano while receiving a Federal Government delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The delegation was on a condolence visit following the death of Shettima’s mother-in-law, Hajiya […]
At Least 13 Killed as Protests Against Tax Hikes Turn Violent in Kenya
At least 13 protesters were killed during demonstrations in Kenya, according to doctors, as unrest against new tax proposals intensified on Tuesday. A section of parliament was set ablaze by an enraged crowd that broke through police lines in the capital, Nairobi. In a televised address on Tuesday evening, President William Ruto vowed to use […]
Evan Gershkovich Begins Trial in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
For nearly fifteen months, Evan Gershkovich has been locked away in a Moscow jail. Today, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter went on trial a thousand miles from the Russian capital in Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested on espionage charges during a reporting trip. Media agencies, were allowed into the courtroom at the Sverdlovsk Regional […]
Okinawa Governor Condemns Alleged Rape by US Soldier, Highlights Growing Distrust
A U.S. soldier has been charged with the kidnapping and rape of a teenage girl in Okinawa, a Japanese island chain that hosts the region’s largest American military base. This incident is likely to intensify long-standing local opposition to the U.S. military presence, as Okinawa houses more than half of the 54,000 U.S. soldiers stationed […]
Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary to George Latimer Amidst Democratic Party Rift Over Israel-Gaza War
New York congressman Jamaal Bowman has lost a primary challenge in a closely watched race that highlighted a deep rift within the Democratic party over the Israel-Gaza war. Projections indicate that George Latimer, 70, who entered the race encouraged by local Jewish leaders angry with Mr. Bowman’s criticism of Israel, emerged victorious. Mr. Bowman, a […]
Gov Obaseki Highlights Strategies Behind Edo State’s Financial and Security Success
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, announced that the government managed to pay the new N70,000 minimum wage to its workers and fund numerous developmental projects through savings from reduced governance costs. In a statement from Benin City on Monday, Obaseki explained that the state planned for the minimum wage three years ago when economic […]
Senator Akpabio Refutes Claims of New Aircraft Proposal for President Tinubu, Shettima
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations that the 10th Senate is proposing the purchase of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Addressing journalists in Maiduguri, Akpabio labeled the claims as false. In a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Jackson Udom, Akpabio explained that he was in Borno […]
EFCC Opens Money Laundering Case Against Former Anambra Gov Willie Obiano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) commenced its money laundering trial against the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. Obiano faces nine counts of stealing the state’s security votes amounting to N4 billion during his tenure from March 2014 to March 2022. During the […]
