Ganduje Elected As APC National Chairman, Basiru Becomes National Secretary
Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano State, has been elected as the National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). On Thursday, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) confirmed Ajibola Basiru, a former Senate spokesperson, as the National Secretary and elected Ganduje as the party’s new leader. At the party’s 12th NEC […]
President Tinubu Sends Two Powerful Delegates To Niger
President Bola Tinubu in his position as the head of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government has sent a former Military Head of State Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, to be joined by the Sultan of Sokoto to lead the delegation to Niger Republic on Thursday to try and resolve the ongoing political crisis. […]
NLC Suspend Strike 24 Hours Later As President Tinubu, Senate Intervene
After 24 hours of nationwide protests against the removal of the fuel subsidy, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed that its planned strike has been suspended. Hakeem Ambali, the NLC’s national treasurer, announced this in a succinct message on Thursday. Ambali claims that the planned strike was suspended on Wednesday as a result of […]
Protesters In Niger Republic Calls President Tinubu “Ebola” Instead Of “Bola”
The internet has been flooded with a contentious video of protesters in the Niger Republic holding a banner with a distorted image of President Bola Tinubu and calling him “Ebola” instead of Bola. President Tinubu’s picture, which was on display and who also serves as the head of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […]
FG Adopts ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy On Striking Doctors
The federal government has instructed medical leaders in government hospital to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy toward striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Additionally, these hospitals are required by the health authorities to keep an attendance register for any resident doctor who want to continue working. The Director of […]
Governor Fintiri’s Appointment Of 47 Media Aides Causes Uproar On Twitter
On Thursday, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced the appointment of 47 media aides. The announcement was made by Governor Fintiri in a post on the blogging platform Twitter. The governor expressed faith in the team’s ability to effectively serve the people. The statement reads; “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of the following members […]
Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie separate
Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating after 18 years, following “meaningful and difficult conversations”. The couple said they would remain “a close family with deep love and respect” in an Instagram post. They were married in Montreal in 2005 and have three children together. In a statement, Mr Trudeau’s office said […]
Travis King: North Korea Confirms Custody Of US Soldier
North Korea has confirmed custody of Travis King in its first response to requests for information on the US soldier’s whereabouts, the UN Command has said. The 23-year-old private dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour. The UN Command said it would not give more details about […]
Donald Trump: Security Ramped Up Ahead Of Court Appearance
Former US President Donald Trump will be formally charged at a court hearing on Thursday on charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. On the eve of the arraignment he slammed the case as proof of the “corruption, scandal, & failure” of the US under Joe Biden’s presidency. Mr Trump already faces two […]
Osinbajo Gives Reason Why He Was Absent At APC Caucus Meeting
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, has explained why he missed the caucus meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter of apology, addressed to the acting APC chairman, Abubakar Kyari, Osinbajo said he was busy with international duties abroad before he received the invitation to the meeting. […]
