Former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has been sworn in to the 10th Assembly as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. He was sworn in during plenary on Wednesday at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Lalong had resigned from his appointment as Minister of Labour and Employment last week in preparation…
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, slashed public transport fares for Nigerians by 50 per cent. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, during a press conference on the presidential intervention in public transportation to celebrate the Yuletide season in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to Alake, the intervention will commence on…
The 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly has withdrawn the notice of impeachment on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The notice of withdrawal was contained in a letter signed by the 27 and read out by their Speaker, Martins Amaewhule. Amaewhule said this was in line with the conflict resolution intervention instituted by the…
The draws for the UEFA Champions League last sixteen have been held with defending champions Manchester City drawn to play Copenhagen while Arsenal face Porto. Danish champions Copenhagen, who finished above Manchester United in their group, reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2011. The first legs take place in February while the…
An earth quake has occured in China with at least 95 people believed to have died Rescue efforts are currently on going with the number of casualties expected to rise.
Former WBC Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has thrown a shade at Anthony Joshua by saying the former World Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua does not “have the heart” to fight him, adding that a bout between the former heavyweight world champions is closer than it ever has been. The pair are on the same…
Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has authorized priests to bless same-sex couples. The move is seen as a significant victory for pro- gayers in the Catholic church The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings…
The Supreme Court will on Thursday rule on the appeal filed by Kabiru Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to overturn his election victory.. Confirming this development, the Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, affirmed the scheduled hearing, which holds significant implications…
After months of tit for tat in Rivers State, the warring factions finally have finally settled their differences after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja. The meeting had in attendance Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Also at…
A female passenger of Ibom air left her fellow passengers wondering what her motive was as she attempted to open the door of a plane they were travelling mid air The incident which occured on Sunday December 17, 2023, happened inside an Enugu-bound flight operated by Ibom Air A passenger who witnessed the incident Alex…
