In a significant move, French authorities have directed Omar bin Laden, the 43-year-old son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country due to his social media posts advocating terrorism. According to France’s new Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, Omar bin Laden’s posts in 2023 prompted the order to leave French territory….
•Swears In Bipi, Three Others As Commissioners Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration will not fold its hands and watch sponsored political thugs run berserk, committing arson in the State. The Governor, therefore, assured that, working with the Nigerian Police Force and the Directorate of State Services (DSS), measures will…
Gov. Ododo…Grants Tax Relief on Salaries In a historic move, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo yesterday approved a minimum wage of N72,500 for the state’s workers, surpassing the federal government’s minimum wage by N2,500. The governor’s decision was made after receiving a report from the Kogi State Minimum Wage Implementation Committee, headed by Elijah Avenemi,…
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU DECRIES VIOLENCE IN RIVERS, DIRECTS POLICE TO PROVIDE SECURITY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government…
By Wale Ajani As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, the political landscape is charged with discussions about potential candidates. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State stands out as a compelling contender, supported by a track record of governance characterized by empirical data and logical reasoning. His achievements in various sectors, combined with a clear…
By Ochogwu Sunday The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the 2023 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso has hinted at the possibility of him deputizing his Labour Party counterpart in the last election, Peter Obi. In a video clip currently trending on X microblogging platform, the former governor of Kano State who spoke…
The umbrella body of disc jokeys (DJs) in Nigeria, also called Deejays is set is set to hold the maiden edition its award and recognition on the 6th of December, 2024. The Deejays Association of Nigeria(DJAN) made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, saying among other things, the upcoming event seeks to recognize…
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, the country faces a crippling reality: the massive exodus of its most valuable resource – its people. Educated, creative, and ambitious Nigerians are fleeing their rich and blessed nation in search of better opportunities abroad, leaving behind a devastating impact on the country’s future….
By Zayd Ibn Isah During a Corporate Law lecture at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Bwari, the lecturer, Dr. Emmanuel Olowononi, made a profound statement that struck many of us. He said Nigeria is making progress. His words were greeted with murmurs. I could imagine some of the students asking themselves, “What is the…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…
