Philip Shaibu Rejoins APC After Reinstatement as Edo State Deputy Governor
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu made this announcement on Saturday in Benin City, the state capital, less than 24 hours after declaring that he was already an “unofficial member” of the APC. Shaibu’s return to […]
Biden Reaffirms Campaign Commitment Amidst Calls to Step Down
US President Joe Biden is determined to “get back on the campaign trail next week,” reinforcing his intention to remain in the race despite increasing calls from Democrats on Friday for him to step aside as the party nominee. “The stakes are high, and the choice is clear. Together, we will win,” he stated, addressing […]
Bridge Collapse in Northwest China Leaves 11 Dead, Over 30 Missing Amid Torrential Rains
At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge, located over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city, collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, according to provincial authorities. Rescue teams have recovered […]
Former Ukrainian Nationalist MP Iryna Farion Shot Dead in Lviv
Former Ukrainian nationalist MP Iryna Farion has died after being shot on the street in the western city of Lviv. The 60-year-old linguistics professor, known for her controversial stance against the use of the Russian language in Ukraine, was attacked on Friday, prompting an investigation by police who suspect it may have been a targeted […]
Labour Party Denies Suspension of Rivers State Chairman Hilda Dokubo
The Asari-Toru Local Government chapter of the Labour Party in Rivers State has refuted claims of suspending the state’s caretaker chairman, Hilda Dokubo. Earlier reports on Friday alleged that Hilda had been suspended by her Ward 3 and Asari-Toru LGA over accusations of financial misconduct and breaches of party regulations. However, the Asari-Toru LGA Labour […]
Senator Ali Ndume Calls for Truthfulness, Requests Prayers for Nigeria
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno in the National Assembly, has stressed the importance of speaking truth to President Bola Tinubu when he falls short in his duties to Nigerians. Ndume also called for prayers to address the nation’s issues of hunger and insecurity, while urging his supporters to stay calm and law-abiding following his […]
Aviation Minister Halts VIP Landings at Non-International Airports to Curb Smuggling
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Orders Ban on VIP Landings at Non-International Airports, Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has mandated the cessation of Very Important Personalities (VIPs) landing international flights at non-international airports due to allegations of smuggling arms, humans, and cash into Nigeria. The directive, which prohibits international […]
President Tinubu Affirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Becoming a Global Investment Hub
President Tinubu Highlights Nigeria’s Investment Potential to ENI Delegation, Tinubu expressed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a prime investment destination during a meeting with a delegation from ENI, an international energy company, led by CEO Claudio Descalzi in Abuja. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and […]
NLC Approves President Tinubu’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a new national minimum wage of N70,000. The decision was reached during an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Friday. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued a communique explaining that the NEC meeting was convened following Thursday’s discussions with the federal government at […]
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Files N50 Billion Defamation Suit
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has announced a N50 billion defamation and contempt of court lawsuit against the Edo State Government, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Chris Nehikhare, and Special Adviser on Media Project Crusoe Osagie. This development follows his recent reinstatement by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Speaking to the […]
