President Joe Biden struggled to counter attacks from former President Donald Trump in a heated debate, raising concerns within the Democratic Party as polls show Trump potentially leading for the November electionBiden, 81, struggled to deliver his points effectively. His speech was often rapid and raspy, trailing off as he stumbled over his words and…
fire incident at the old Karu Market in Abuja has caused significant losses to traders and created a scene of despair among those affected Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the blaze, leaving traders devastated. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge, spread rapidly and was difficult…
The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, Dr. Sania Nishtar, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria and has assured that Gavi, along with its partners, is ready to support the country with emergency vaccine doses if needed. Dr. Nishtar highlighted on her X handle @SaniaNishtar that the global cholera stockpile funded…
The National Youth Leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC’s investigation into former Kano State Governor Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso as a political witch-hunt Musa spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna, stating that the investigation was instigated by political rivals aiming to tarnish Kwankwaso’s…
During a three-day capacity-building training session for selected journalists from the southern part of the country, held in Lagos, Mahmud Adam Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Environment, emphasized the critical role of media practitioners in raising awareness and driving action on climate issues. Kambari, represented by Dr. Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director of…
In a communique issued at the conclusion of their meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, the Southern Governors’ Forum emphasized that each state should have the autonomy to negotiate its minimum wage based on the cost of living and ability to pay. Key points from the communique include: Minimum Wage Negotiation: The Forum agreed that…
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of nominees for the Police Service Commission (PSC) to the Senate at the start of a new legislative session on Thursday. The nominees are: Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashim Argungu as ChairmanChief Onyema Uche as SecretaryRetired DIG Taiwo Lakanu as MemberThis submission follows the recent…
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has requested that his money laundering case be transferred from Abuja to Lokoja, Kogi State. Represented by his counsel, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), Bello argued that the alleged offense occurred in Lokoja, and therefore the Federal High Court in Lokoja should have territorial jurisdiction over the matter. At…
During separate press conferences, representatives from the University of Ilorin and Kwara State University emphasized the need for funding existing universities rather than establishing new ones that cannot be adequately supported. Since 2019, ASUU and the federal government have entered into and signed various agreements regarding the welfare of university staff and the improvement of…
