Abia State Governor Scraps Pensions for Ex-Govs, Deputies
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, took a significant step on Thursday night by signing into law a bill that abolishes the payment of pensions to former Governors and their Deputies. The bill, known as the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024,” was swiftly passed by the Abia State House of Assembly […]
16 State Govs Endorse Establishment of State Police Amid Security Concerns
In response to the escalating security challenges facing the nation, 16 state governors have thrown their weight behind the establishment of state police forces. This endorsement comes as a pivotal step towards addressing the daunting security issues plaguing various parts of the country. The National Economic Council (NEC) revealed this development during its 140th meeting, […]
Canada Announces Reduction in Temporary Foreign Workers Intake
Canadian officials have revealed plans to cut down the intake of temporary foreign workers over the next three years, aiming to reduce the number of temporary residents to five per cent of the national population. This decision, unveiled on Thursday, seeks to address concerns raised by some Canadian provinces regarding the strain on housing and […]
Nigeria: FG Releases List of People Financing Terrorism, BDCs
The Federal Government has taken a significant step in its fight against terrorism by publicly identifying individuals and Bureau de Change (BDCs) involved in financing terrorist activities in Nigeria. A document released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) website has revealed a list of 21 individuals and six entities designated as financiers of terrorism. At […]
US Vehicle Emissions Policy: Highlights of Biden’s Plan
President Joe Biden has unveiled the most stringent regulations on vehicle exhaust emissions ever implemented in the United States, aiming to expedite the transition of the auto industry towards electric cars. Among the measures is a target for 56% of all new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2032, representing a substantial […]
Long Island’s “Hot Dog Hooker” Catherina Scalia Accused of Stalking Charges
Catherina Scalia, famously known as Long Island’s “Hot Dog Hooker,” has been apprehended on charges of stalking. The 57-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, facing three counts of stalking. Scalia stands accused of persistently harassing a 51-year-old male employee, both at the Main Street Business Center in East Rockaway and at his residence. Allegedly, she engaged […]
Former Police Officer Christian Dedmon Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence
A former Mississippi police officer, Christian Dedmon, aged 29, has been handed a 40-year prison sentence for his involvement in the torture of two black men in a house. Dedmon is among six officers convicted in connection with the assault that occurred on January 24, 2023. Additionally, three other former officers have been sentenced to […]
Court Refuses to Halt Impeachment Move Against Edo Deputy Governor
The bid by Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to halt his impeachment faced a setback on Wednesday as the Federal High Court in Abuja declined to intervene in the impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the state House of Assembly. The State Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Shaibu on March 5, 2024, citing allegations […]
Tinubu Vows National Honours, Befitting Burial for Slain Military Personnel
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to honoring the slain military personnel in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, during a Ramadan fast-breaking event in Abuja on Wednesday. Joined by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and other House leaders, Tinubu emphasized the critical role of oversight […]
House of Reps Approves Salary Increase for CJN, Judicial Officers
The House of Representatives has granted President Bola Tinubu’s request to increase the salary, allowances, and other benefits of judicial officers in Nigeria. On Wednesday, March 20, the lower chamber of the National Assembly passed into law an act prescribing the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders in the country. The bill, […]
