How NYSC Trust Fund Bill Will Create Jobs – Senate
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Community Engagement, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), has explained how the recently passed National Youths Service Corps Trust Fund Bill would provide jobs for graduates. Adaramodu made this disclosure when he led a delegation of the committee on an official visit to the Oyo State […]
Kumuyi Showers Praises On Otti Over Strides In Governance
Pastor William F. Kumuyi who is the Founder and General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has hailed the achievement recorded in the state by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, since he assumed the leadership of the state last year. Pastor Kumuyi disclosed they were in the state for the Church’s Global […]
Japan, India Reject Biden’s ‘Xenophobic’ Label
Japan and India have frowned at remarks credited to the President of the United States, Joe Biden where he described them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, which the president said during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week. Japan criticized Biden for not accurately understanding its policy, while India defended itself […]
‘Don’t Cause Trouble With Your Utterances,’ Labor Warns Govs
The organized Labor has fired back at Nigerian state governors, warning them against inflammatory utterances that could set the nation’s industrial space on fire amid discussions on the new national minimum wage. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) recently stated that they were working towards identifying the sustainable payment capacity of individual states. Labor contended that […]
Real Reason I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles – Shaibu
The recently impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has opened up on why he refused to return the vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government in his possession. The ousted Deputy Governor recently discussed his impeachment, the political landscape of the state, the influence of godfathers, and the controversial matter of campaign vehicles […]
Israel Accused By Palestinian Envoy Of Killing 135 Journalists
Abdullah Abu Shawesh who is the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Nigeria, has lashed out at the Israeli government over the alleged killing of 135 journalists who were reporting the war in Gaza. The Palestinian envoy stated on World Press Freedom Day, stating that 100 people had been detained, 45 under administrative detention, […]
Kano Senator Donates Burial Materials To Constituents
The Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Sen. Rufai Hanga has come under intense criticism after he donated 5,000 pieces of white fabric and clay pots to his constituents. The donation is reportedly intended to help with the burial process for loved ones, in response to the frequent requests for burial assistance from constituents. Mr. […]
Arsenal Pay Tribute To British-Nigerian Boy Killed In UK
Arsenal fans yesterday paid tribute to the late British-Nigerian teenage fan Daniel Anjorin who was murdered by a sword-wielding attacker on Tuesday in London. In their match against Bournemouth, Arsenal paused play in the 14th minute as fans paid tribute to 14-year-old Anjorin, whose favourite player is Bukayo Saka. In a very emotional moment, the […]
Why Northern Govs Went To US To Discuss Insecurity – Radda
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has defended the much talked about northern governors’ trip to the US, maintaining that it was to find lasting solutions to the insecurity ravaging the region. The governors faced criticism for their recent trip to the US. However, Radda explained that the visit was part of a larger effort to […]
US Blames Rwanda, Rebels For Deadly Camp Strike, Vows Action
The Rwandan army and M23 rebel group has been blamed by the government of the United States for the deadly bombing of a displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Africa Today News, New York reports that no fewer than nine people, including seven children, were killed in the strike on the Mugunga camp […]
Tension As Russia Sends Troops To US Occupied Niger Airbase
US officials on Saturday disclosed that Russian troops has been deployed to an airbase in Niger Republic where American soldiers are located, a move which has sparked controversy in the face of US withdrawal from the West African country. The US has been ordered to withdraw troops countering Islamic insurgents in the region by Niger’s […]
Tinubu Set To Commission 3 Gas Infrastructure Projects — FG
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will in the coming days, commission three critical gas infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. According to a statement released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the projects will be implemented to leverage […]