Trump Reflects on Assassination Attempt in Somber RNC Speech, Vows Major Immigration Crackdown
Donald Trump delivered a reflective speech at the Republican National Convention, stating he was “not supposed to be here,” following an attempt on his life just five days earlier. During the Thursday night address, Trump recounted the harrowing details of the assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, where bullets grazed his ear. He praised […]
Biden’s Campaign Faces Pressure Amid Concerns from Democrats and Polls Showing Trump Leading
Joe Biden’s campaign faced increased pressure on Thursday as concerns reportedly grew within Democratic ranks, including from former President Barack Obama, and polls indicated Donald Trump was gaining ground. According to a senior party official, there is a sense among many Democrats that Biden stepping down is “inevitable.” A CBS News poll showed Biden trailing […]
Global IT Glitch Disrupts Major Airlines, Businesses, and Emergency Services Worldwide
A massive IT glitch caused by a problem with Microsoft cloud computing services early Friday has disrupted major airlines, media organizations, businesses, and police forces worldwide. Flights have been grounded in multiple countries, and stores and broadcasters have gone offline due to the outage affecting Windows PCs. Major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, […]
FG, Labour Unions Agree on ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
The Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have reached an agreement to set the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers at ₦70,000. This decision was announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade […]
Emir Sanusi II Highlights Economic Hardship in Nigeria, Supports Fertilizer Distribution to Farmers
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed deep concerns over the severe economic hardships faced by Nigerians. During a ceremony at the Government House for distributing free fertilizer to 52,800 smallholder farmers across Kano State’s 44 local government areas, Sanusi emphasized the gravity of the situation. “People are in a dire situation. […]
INEC Initiates Biometric Validation for Edo and Ondo Governorship Elections
In preparation for the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called upon 246 new applicants for voter registration whose biometric details did not meet the necessary standards for seamless accreditation using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). This system is a mandatory requirement for accreditation under Section 47(2) […]
APC Governorship Candidate Senator Okpebholo Attacked in Benin City, Undergoes Medical Treatment
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo State, is currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital after an attack on his convoy by suspected political thugs. The incident, which took place on Thursday afternoon, resulted in the death of one policeman and injuries to two others. In a statement […]
Senate Introduces Bill for Local Government Independent Electoral Commission
In response to a recent Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments, the Senate has introduced a bill to establish the Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (LGIEC). Sponsored by Sani Musa, representing Niger East, the bill was read for the first time during a plenary session yesterday. The Supreme Court’s decision mandates the […]
Arson Suspected in Nice Apartment Fire That Kills Seven, Including Three Children
A devastating fire in the early hours of Thursday in Nice, southern France, has claimed the lives of seven people, including three young children and a teenager. Local authorities are investigating the blaze as a potential arson attack. Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi revealed that surveillance footage clearly showed hooded individuals pouring petrol into a stairwell, […]
Von der Leyen Pledges Focus on Defence, Security, and Climate in Bid for Second Term as European Commission President
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced her priorities of defence, security, and climate policy in a bid for a second term, speaking ahead of a crucial vote in Strasbourg. “Let us make the choice of strength,” von der Leyen told the European Parliament, promising a “European Democracy Shield” if she secures another […]
