Asue Ighodalo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate for Edo State
Renowned businessman Asue Ighodalo secured victory in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary for Edo State, surpassing other contenders including Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The election, held in Benin City, on Thursday, saw Ighodalo garnering 577 votes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the September 2024 election. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, serving […]
Sanwo-Olu to Introduce Flexible Workweek for Lagos Civil Servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State revealed plans to introduce a flexible workweek for state employees during a media chat with journalists in Lagos on Thursday. The proposed arrangement entails civil servants from levels 1 to 14 working from their offices for three days a week, while those on levels 15 to 17 will […]
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Slashes Transport Fares by 25%”
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared a 25% reduction in transport fares for government-owned transport services, announcing the decision during a live media chat on Thursday. The move aims to alleviate the economic burden on Lagos residents, according to Sanwo-Olu, who highlighted previous efforts including a 50% fare reduction initiated in August last […]
Nigeria’s Q4 2023 GDP Grew By 3.46% – NBS Report
According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 3.46% year-on-year in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2023. In its GDP Report for Q4 2023 released on Thursday, the NBS said this growth rate, although slightly lower than the 3.52% recorded in […]
Makinde Disputes Akpabio’s Assertion on N30b Allocation to States
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State challenged the statement made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding states receiving an additional N30 billion each to tackle food scarcity. Makinde dismissed Akpabio’s claim during the commissioning of a newly renovated Iseyin Central Mosque, generously provided by Ahmed Raji (SAN), a legal luminary from Iseyin. Makinde clarified […]
Former Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, Faces Rape Charges in Australia
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders faces charges of rape and multiple historical sex offenses, including some involving children. The 74-year-old was apprehended in Broome on Wednesday following separate investigations initiated by the Western Australia police and the Pope. Saunders has expressed his intention to plead not guilty to all charges. Saunders is among the highest-ranking Catholic […]
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Accused of Engaging in ‘Party Politics’ Regarding Gaza Vote
Accusations of engaging in “party politics” have been leveled against Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for his decision to facilitate a vote on Labour’s Gaza ceasefire motion. This departure from convention during a debate elicited anger from SNP and Conservative MPs. While Sir Lindsay cited the intent of safeguarding MPs’ safety as the reason for […]
“Kremlin Reacts Strongly to Joe Biden’s Profanity-Laden Comment Directed at Vladimir Putin”
The Kremlin has accused Joe Biden of trying to portray himself as a “Hollywood cowboy” after the US president referred to Vladimir Putin as “a crazy SOB” during a public fundraising event in California where he discussed the nuclear conflict threat. In response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Biden’s language as a feeble attempt at […]
Alabama’s Largest Hospital Halts IVF Services Following Court’s Ruling on Frozen Embryos as Children
A recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, categorizing frozen embryos as children and asserting potential liability for their accidental destruction, has triggered a new dimension in the ongoing reproductive medicine debate in the United States. Alabama’s largest hospital has taken a significant step by temporarily suspending its in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services due to concerns […]
Gen. Gowon Urges Nigeria To Be Patient With Tinubu’s Govt.
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has cautioned against premature criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa, Gowon urged Nigerians to grant President Tinubu more time to deliver on his campaign pledges. He highlighted that his visit to Tinubu, the first since his inauguration, centered on discussions […]
