Senate Differs On Ministerial Nominee Screening Procedure
There is a clear difference of opinion over the proposed procedure as the Senate prepares to commence screening of President Bola Tinubu’s 28 nominees for ministerial positions tomorrow. Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs Chairman Yemi Adaramodu stress that the screening will be comprehensive and that candidates won’t […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Confirms Authenticity Of Handwritten Letter Ending Sit-At-Home
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has confirmed the authenticity of a handwritten letter that was purportedly written by Kanu himself, notwithstanding Simon Ekpa’s claims to the contrary. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, showed the letter to the public during a press conference on Friday. The letter […]
President Joe Biden Acknowledges Seventh Grandchild For First Time
President Joe Biden has publicly acknowledged a seventh grandchild for the first time. The four-year-old girl, Navy, is the child of Mr Biden’s son, Hunter, who recently settled a court battle over child support. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy,” President Biden said on Friday. The […]
Niger Coup: US Offers ‘unflagging support’ To Ousted Leader
The US has offered “unflagging support” to Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum after he was ousted in a coup. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned those detaining Mr Bazoum that “hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance” was at risk. The head of the presidential guards unit Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself Niger’s […]
Trump Tells Crowd He Is The Only Republican Who Can Win 2024 Election
Republican presidential hopefuls have shared a stage for the first time in the 2024 White House race at an Iowa campaign event. Chief rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis headlined the Republican party’s annual Lincoln Dinner fundraiser. All 13 candidates were given 10 minutes to speak during the event. Polls show Mr Trump holds a […]
Buhari Reacts To Niger Republic’s Military Coup
The military’s ousting of Niger Republic President Mohamed Bazoum has been greatly condemned by former Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari. On Wednesday, military juntas seized control of the country’s presidential palace and ousted President Bazoum. Buhari stated that he and his family are surprised by the most recent development in the Niger Republic in a series […]
Sanwo-Olu Sends Lagos Assembly List of Commissioner Nominees [Full List]
The list of nominees for Commissioners and Special Advisers has finally been submitted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the Lagos State House of Assembly for approval. There were 39 names on the list of nominees that was forwarded to the Assembly on Friday. Gboyega Akosile, a spokesperson for Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a […]
Aisha Yesufu Reacts To FG Proposed Cycling As Alternative Means Of Transportation
Aisha Yesufu, a well-known activist in Nigeria, has reacted to the Federal Government’s advice of urging Nigerians to think about cycling as an alternative means of transportation. In an effort to promote a healthier lifestyle and cleaner environment, the Federal Ministry of Transportation had previously urged Nigerians to explore bicycles as an alternative means of […]
Nnamdi Kanu Issues A Handwritten Letter Ending Sit-At-Home Exercises In Southeast
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has declared an end to all forms of sit-at-home exercises in a handwritten letter. During a world press conference held in Enugu State, his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, read out the contents of the letter. In the letter, which is dated July […]
NLC, TUC Storms Out Of Meeting With FG Over Fuel Subsidy
It has been reported that during a scheduled meeting at the presidential villa in Abuja, the leadership of the organised labour purportedly walked out of the meeting. The meeting was convened by the Presidential Steering Committee on subsidy palliatives, with the aim of addressing the concerns surrounding the removal of fuel subsidy and providing support […]
