Biden and Trump to Meet at White House this Week over Policies
US President, Joe Biden, will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday November 13, with the pair expected to discuss to top priorities for domestic and foreign policy. The 78-year-old Trump sealed a historic comeback to the presidency in the November 5 vote, and is expected to abandon many of Biden’s […]
Liverpool are Sitting on Top of the EPL Table After 11 Games
Liverpool are siiting pretty at the top of the English Premier League table, after 11 games, following a comfortable 2-nil win over Aston Villa. A 2-1 loss for second placed Manchester City at Brighton opened up a 5-point gap between the top two. Chelsea are in third place ahead of Arsenal after the London Derby […]
NLC Directs Members to Proceed on Strike Over Non-implementation of Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiquĂ© after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
FG Assures CNG Safety Despite Malaysia’s 2025 Phase-out Plan
The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria. While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified […]
NELFUNDÂ Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
Minister of Power Attributes Grid collapses to Vandalism
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning […]
Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56
Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled, “Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.” “President […]
Quincy Jones Leaves a Lasting Blueprint in the World of Music
Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91, according to Variety. Jones, who worked with music icons like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California, as confirmed by his representative, Arnold Robinson. The news was shared in a heartfelt statement […]
Investigative Report on Team Nigeria’s Participation at Paris 2024 Olympics Approved
National Sports Commission has approved the release of an investigative report examining the negative publicity surrounding Nigeria’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The investigative panel, chaired by Dr. Mumini Alao, completed its work and submitted its findings on October 22, 2024. The new National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, endorsed the report’s […]
President Frees Minors Involved in #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has announced that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, following recent public concern. The Minister who made this known yesterday after a private meeting with President Tinubu, also disclosed that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
