US Government Shutdown: Kevin McCarthy Scrambling For Last-minute Deal
The US moved closer to a government shutdown on Thursday, with House Republicans braced to oppose a last-minute proposal forming in the Senate. Congress faces a deadline of midnight on Saturday to pass a new budget, before thousands of federal employees are placed on unpaid leave. The Senate has forged ahead with plans for a […]
Republicans Make Their Case At Biden Impeachment Inquiry
House Republicans have branded the first day of their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden a success, saying they justified their case. But expert witnesses called by Republicans cautioned there was not yet enough proof for impeachment. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the inquiry over allegations Hunter Biden engaged in improper business dealings that benefited the […]
Imo Gov’ship: Supreme Court Affirms Achonu As Labour Party’s Candidate
The Supreme Court has officially declared Senator Athan Achonu as the rightful candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the forthcoming November 11 governorship election in Imo state. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Basil Maduka, who had contested the Labour Party’s choice of candidate for the election. According to the court, the basis […]
FG Declares Monday, October 2 Public Holiday
The federal government has declared October 2 a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement yesterday congratulated Nigerians ahead of the celebration while acknowledging the socio-economic hardship facing Nigerians, the minister assured citizens of the government’s commitment to tackling the issues. “It is a known […]
Gov. Obaseki Accepts Shaibu’s Apology, Says To Err Is Human
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, saying that as a person of faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. In a letter entitled, “Re: Public Apology By The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,” the governor said in good faith, that he trusts […]
Indefinite Strike: NEC Urges NLC, TUC To Dialogue
The National Economic Council (NEC) has asked organized labour to shelve its planned indefinite strike and keep dialoguing with the federal government in their quest for better welfare for its members. The Council also appealed to the unions to suspend the planned nationwide indefinite strike scheduled to start on October 3. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of […]
House Republicans To Hold First Biden Impeachment Hearing
Republicans are launching their much-heralded impeachment inquiry into the business dealings of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter – but don’t expect fireworks at the first hearing on Thursday. The event has been given the title “The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” and features a line-up of academics […]
Travis King Arrives Back On US Soil From N Korea
US soldier Travis King has arrived back in the US after being expelled from North Korea following his two-month detention. He was shown on video disembarking from a plane in San Antonio, Texas, at about 01:30 eastern time (05:30 GMT). The 23-year-old reconnaissance specialist illegally crossed into North Korea from South Korea in July. Before […]
Second Republican Debate: The Biggest Moments From Debate Stage
There was a whiff of desperation in the air at the second Republican debate in Los Angeles on Wednesday night as Donald Trump skipped the event once again. The seven candidates on stage all trail Mr Trump by a significant margin in the race for the party’s nomination, and knew they had to do something […]
Edo People Will Vote Against Governor Obaseki’s Candidate – Hilary Otsu
The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Hilary Otsu, has said that any candidate supported by Governor Godwin Obaseki for next year’s governorship election will not be voted for by the Edo state people. According to Otsu,Obaseki lacked the goodwill needed to promote an unpopular candidate in the state. He said […]
