President Bola Tinubu has exercised the ‘Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy’ to approve a final waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order imposed on striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This decision comes after an extensive period of dialogue and negotiations between the Federal Government and NARD, culminating Read More…
Jim Jordan’s ambitious pursuit of becoming the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives came to an end on Friday after his fellow Republicans withdrew their support following a third unsuccessful vote on the House floor. This development leaves the House unable to respond to President Joe Biden’s request for a $106 billion national-security package, Read More…
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has clarified that the implementation of the N35,000.00 per month wage award for Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will be funded from the treasury, as specified in a circular released by the Commission in Abuja. In the words of Mr. Ekpo Nta, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Read More…
In the maiden edition of the African Football League (AFL), history was made as the first-ever quarter-final encounter concluded in a 2-2 draw, featuring Tanzania’s Simba and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The thrilling match unfolded on a Friday, setting the stage for a memorable pan-African competition. The first half was marked by intense competition, with Read More…
A trending video has emerged, depicting vehicles parked in front of commercial businesses on Adeniran Ogunsanya being clamped by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA). While no immediate explanation was given for the clamping, it was suggested that LASPA was demanding parking levies for vehicles parked on business premises. The affected properties included Burger King, Read More…
U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to request significant financial support from Congress to aid Israel in its ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The move comes as tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip and as part of broader efforts to address international crises. In a televised address from the White House, President Read More…
President Xi Jinping of China has committed to increasing investments in Nigeria’s power generation sector and digital economy, following a Belt and Road Initiative forum held in Beijing. According to the office of the Nigerian Vice President, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and three Chinese partners have Read More…
The House of Representatives has issued a call for the Federal Government to “prohibit the production, importation, and usage of educational materials that contain content promoting Lesbianism, Bisexuality, and Transgender (LGBT) in the nation’s educational resources.” This resolution was put forward in a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi during a plenary session in Abuja. Gumi Read More…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), expressed his view on the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis, saying, “The long-term solution is to reduce dependence on PMS.” He added, “In the short term, the most effective measure to offset the removal Read More…
Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) Basketball Club of Lagos clinched the 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Championship with a 64-60 victory over Nigeria Customs Basketball Club on Thursday. This historic win marks the first time MFM has secured the title, earning the right to represent the country in regional and continental club championships. Right Read More…
