Biden Navigates Challenging Terrain as Son’s Gun Trial Commences
As jury selection began on Monday for Hunter Biden’s gun possession trial, President Joe Biden issued a statement reflecting the delicate balance he must maintain during his re-election campaign. “I am the president, but I am also a dad,” Joe Biden said. His statement expressed support for his son, who faces up to 25 years […]
Oby Ezekwesili Warns FG Against Intimidation of Labour Leaders
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and National Assembly leaders against threatening or blackmailing labour leaders. This warning follows the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) raising the alarm on X, stating: “Soldiers are presently surrounding the venue of the meeting between Labour and Government at the premises of the SGF.” Reacting to […]
PDP Acting Chair Umar Damagum Invites Peter Obi, Former Members to Return
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has expressed the party’s desire for Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, and other former members to return to the PDP. Damagum made this statement during an appearance on AIT’s ‘Nigeria Right Now’. Recent meetings between Obi and PDP’s 2023 […]
IGP Egbetokun Pledges Police Support for State Police Decision
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, affirmed the police force’s commitment to respecting the federal government’s decision on the creation of state police. During a working visit to Lagos yesterday, Egbetokun, represented by Coordinating Deputy Inspector General of Police for the South-West, Abiodun Alabi, clarified the force’s position amidst diverse opinions on the matter. […]
Minister Alake Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Mining in Nigeria
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, has demonstrated a strong commitment to tackling illegal mining and revitalizing Nigeria’s mining sector. By forging alliances with security agencies such as the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force, Minister Alake aims to enhance security around mining sites. Coordinated patrols and […]
FG and Labour Agree on New Minimum Wage Above N60,000
The Federal Government and organized labour have agreed to set a new minimum wage above N60,000. This agreement was reached on Monday after a meeting between leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and federal government representatives. The meeting was called in response to an indefinite nationwide strike initiated by […]
PDP Postpones Edo Campaign Launch Due to Nationwide Strike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has indefinitely postponed the inauguration of the Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign Council, originally set for Tuesday, June 4, 2024. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba announced in Abuja that the delay is due to the ongoing industrial action by Labour Unions. A new date will be announced later. Ologunagba […]
Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history by being elected as Mexico’s first woman president in a landslide victory. According to preliminary results from Mexico’s official electoral authority, the 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico City secured between 58% and 60% of the vote in Sunday’s election. This gives her a lead of about 30 percentage points over […]
South African President Confronts Disappointing Election Outcome
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the significant setback faced by his African National Congress (ANC) party in the recent election, marking the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago that the party has lost its majority. The ANC, formerly led by Nelson Mandela, secured only 159 seats in the 400-seat […]
MI6 Accused of Recruiting Chinese Couple as Spies
China has accused the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) of recruiting Chinese state employees as spies. In a post on its official WeChat channel, China’s Ministry of State Security alleged that MI6 operatives turned a Chinese man identified only by his surname Wang and his wife, surnamed Zhou, against Beijing. Both individuals worked in “core […]
