FEC Exempts Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education From IPPIS
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the exemption of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education from the Integrated Personnel Payment System (IPPIS). The approval for the exemption was given by the Federal Executive Council at its meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, […]
PDP Notifies INEC Of 25 Vacant Seats In Rivers Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced on Wednesday that it has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the 25 vacant seats in the Rivers House of Assembly. Following the defection of 27 lawmakers, said to be loyal to the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, to the All Progressives Congress […]
Ondo Assembly Acknowledges Akeredolu’s Letter, Declares Aiyedatiwa Acting Governor
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, officially confirmed the receipt of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s letter, announcing his medical vacation and delegation of power to his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The assembly, now informed of the governor’s decision, cited medical advice as the reason for the power transfer, in […]
Delegates At UN Climate Talks In Dubai Agree To ‘transition away’ From Planet-warming Fossil Fuels
United Nations climate negotiators directed the world on Wednesday to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels in a move the talks chief called historic, despite critics’ worries about loopholes. “Humanity has finally done what is long, long, long overdue,” Wopke Hoekstra, European Union commissioner for climate action, said. After nearly 30 years of talking about […]
Ambush Kills 9 Israeli Soldiers In Gaza City, Where Battles Rage Weeks Into Devastating Offensive
Palestinian militants ambushed Israeli troops in a dense Gaza City neighborhood, killing at least nine of them, media reported Wednesday, as Hamas put up stiff resistance in areas that Israel has isolated and pounded with airstrikes for over nine weeks. The air and ground offensive has resulted in the deaths of over 18,400 Palestinians, mostly civilians, since the […]
Israel Losing Global Support Over Gaza Bombing, Biden Says
US President Joe Biden has said Israel is starting to lose global support over its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. His comments, made to donors at a fundraising event on Tuesday, marked his strongest criticism yet of Israel’s leadership. Mr Biden has offered unwavering public support to the country since Hamas launched its attacks on 7 […]
Akeredolu To Begin Medical Leave, Delegates Power To Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is set to commence his medical leave on Wednesday for follow-up medical treatment, according to his spokesman, Richard Olatunde. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Olatunde announced that during Akeredolu’s absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa would assume the responsibilities of the governor in an acting capacity. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate […]
EFCC Issues Wanted Declaration For Former Minister Agunloye Over $6 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, as wanted due to alleged involvement in a $6 billion fraud. The EFCC stated, “Dr. Olu Agunloye is wanted by the EFCC. If You know his whereabouts? Please don’t hesitate to inform the EFCC or the nearest […]
Insufficient Funding: Minister Laments N532.5 Billion Budget For Poverty Alleviation
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has expressed her concern over the insufficiency of the allocated amount in the 2024 budget for effectively combating poverty in the country. During the budget defense session on Tuesday, before the Joint National Assembly Committee of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Senator Idiat […]
Villagers Take FG To Court Over Kaduna Massacre, Demand N33 Billion Compensation
Residents of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking a compensation of N33 billion for the recent army airstrikes that resulted in the death of over 100 individuals in the village. The drone strike, occurring during a Maulud celebration, on Sunday, led to […]
