Lagos Govt Decries Congestion In 7 Correctional Facilities
Lagos State officials have decried the unacceptable state of congestion in the state’s seven correctional institutions, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic solutions to tackle this long-standing challenge and ensure a safer, more humane environment for all. The correctional facilities are bursting at the seams, with a staggering 103% overcapacity, forcing them to house over […]
Chad’s Transitional Chief To Be Sworn In As Elected President
Chad’s transitional leader, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, is set to take the oath of office on Thursday, following a fiercely disputed election that has left opposition parties in the north-central African country reeling. Deby’s claimed 61% victory on May 6 has been met with widespread skepticism by international NGOs, who argue the election was […]
New West Ham Boss Lopetegui Pledges To Shake Things Up
Julen Lopetegui, the seasoned tactician, has pledged to bring a new era of excitement and success to West Ham United, following his appointment as the club’s new manager. With a wealth of experience at the highest level, including a stint at Real Madrid, Lopetegui is determined to make a lasting impact at the London Stadium. […]
Tinubu’s Govt Apologizes To Nigerians Over Economic Hardship
The Federal Government has apologized to Nigerians for the pain and economic hardship being experienced in the country, stressing that, despite the currency crisis and inflation which have frustrated economic growth, the policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government are on track. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, who spoke at the […]
CBN Orders BDC Operators To Re-apply For Licences
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all current Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to re-apply for new licenses in their chosen categories. This directive was announced on Wednesday in a circular issued by the apex bank, signed by Haruna Mustafa, the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department. The […]
Tension As Bandits Kill 20 In Niger Republic
Suspected bandits have killed no fewer than 20 people in a village in Niger’s restive Tillaberi region earlier this week, public radio reported on Thursday morning. The news is coming barely 24 hours after the defence ministry said suspected jihadists had killed seven soldiers in the region plagued for years by rebels linked to Al-Qaeda […]
Air Peace Has FG’s Full Support On UK Operations – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has asserted that the Federal Government has full confidence in the continued safety operations of all Nigerian flag carriers, including Air Peace. Keyamo made this assertion yesterday against the backdrop of the recent reports, which claimed that Air Peace violated safety operations at the Gatwick […]
UK General Election To Hold In July, British PM Announces
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak has announced a summer UK general election to take place on Thursday 4 July, months earlier than expected by the country. It was widely anticipated that he would wait until autumn to call for the election, which is not required by law to take place until […]
Jacob Zuma Lampoons Judges After Election Ban
The former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has launched a scathing attack on some of the country’s top judges after he was barred from running for parliament earlier in the week. In his first interview since the ban, Mr Zuma told reporters that the Constitutional Court got its ruling wrong by deciding that he […]
5 Dead, Over 35 Injured As Tornadoes Rip Through Iowa
No fewer than five people have died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa, with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield, officials disclosed on Thursday. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday that tornadoes killed four people in the Greenfield area, and […]
Prove That Military Is Profiting From Terrorism, DHQ To Gov
The Defence Headquarters has called on the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, to come forward and substantiate his allegations against the military that they profit from the insecurity bedevilling the country. According to the military high command, Radda, who featured on a programme on a program on National television on April 5, 2024, accused […]
Labor Shifts Wage Demand To ₦497,000, Rejects FG’s ₦57,000
The Organized Labor comprising the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has once again rejected the new offer of ₦57,000 minimum wage which was proposed by the Federal Government during ongoing negotiations. The government’s fresh offer was rejected by Organized Labor which is the third proposal in about a week when […]