Gbajabiamila Succeeds Gambari As The New Chief Of Staff
The outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has taken over from Professor Ibrahim Gambari, who served as the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff. At a handover ceremony that took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Gambari handed over to Gbajabiamila. All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains and […]
Mixed Reaction Online As First Lady Resumes Office
Following her resumption at her office in Abuja, the first lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, has garnered mixed reactions online. On Monday, June 5, the wife of Nigeria President Bola Tinibu made her first formal appearance in the First Lady’s office. Tijjani Umar, the State House’s permanent secretary, and other Heads of Units in the […]
Afghan Women In Mental Health Crisis Over Bleak Future
“I just want someone to hear my voice. I’m in pain, and I’m not the only one,” an Afghan university student tells us, blinking back tears. “Most of the girls in my class have had suicidal thoughts. We are all suffering from depression and anxiety. We have no hope.” The young woman, in her early […]
Li Shangfu: War With US Would Be Unbearable Disaster, Says China Defence Minister
China’s defence minister has said war with the US would be an “unbearable disaster” for the world in his first major speech since taking on the role. At a security summit, General Li Shangfu said “some countries” were intensifying an arms race in Asia. But he said the world was big enough for both China […]
NLC: Strike Will Proceed As Planned
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied claims of possible withdrawal of its planned nationwide industrial action, insisting it will commence on Wednesday . The labour body affirmed that the only circumstance that would lead to a suspension of the strike is if the Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) restore […]
LP, PDP Calls On Both President And Vice To Publicly Declare Assets
In order to set an example for others, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have urged President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to publicly reveal their assets. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, told The PUNCH over the phone on Sunday that the president and vice president must do […]
Tinubu’s Team Will Rescue Nigeria – Satomi Ahmad
A House of Representatives member, representing Jere federal constituency, Engr Satomi Ahmad has expressed confidence that the Tinubu team will deliver Nigerians from years of mismanagement, urged Nigerians to give the government the needed support. Ahmed also commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff. Gbajabiamila was appointed to […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges NLC Not To Embark On Nationwide Strike
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on nationwide strike as planned in opposition to the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu administration. Recall that the Labour Union had protested both President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy and the NNPCL’s increase in the […]
Ondo Deputy Governor Denied Allegations Of Physically Abusing His Wife
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied the allegations that he constantly beats his wife Oluwaseun. A group operating under the Society for Women Empowerment said that Ayedatiwa had physically abused his wife twice in the last four months, which is against the ethics of his office. However, in a statement sent […]
Resident Doctors Makes Fresh Demands Of 200% Salary Increase From Tinubu
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have made a fresh demand to President Tinubu asking for a 200% salary increase for its members as well as additional benefits. In order to curb the brain drain and the pressure on doctors to move overseas in search of better opportunities, the doctors have also called on […]
