French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote, just three months after taking office, plunging the country into political uncertainty. 331 out of 577 lawmakers voted against Barnier’s government on Wednesday, making him the first prime minister to be ousted through such a motion since 1962. The move follows…
Netflix has firmly denied rumors suggesting that it is withdrawing from the Nigerian market, despite reports from several publications claiming the streaming giant is retreating from the country. The company emphasized that it remains committed to investing in Nigerian content. The speculation began following comments from Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan at the 2024 Zuma International…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a stern warning to advocates of the Biafra Republic to refrain from incorporating communities in the Niger Delta or South-South geopolitical zone into their secessionist agenda. The warning was expressed in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, signed by PANDEF’s National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha….
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday, described as irresponsible the threat by the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, to sack workers who embarked on strike over the non-implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage by the state government.The labour leader’s criticism of the governor comes as workers in Akwa Ibom State down…
The upcoming Abia Media Day 2024 will celebrate the invaluable contributions of Abia’s media veterans on December 7 at Rapha Hotel, Umuahia, starting at 10 a.m. The event will recognize media pioneers whose dedication and achievements have advanced journalism and broadcasting in the state and beyond. Chief Frank Ikoro, popularly known as “Frank Fyne,” has…
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025 – 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. The Red Chamber approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both domestic and foreign borrowings. The passage…
President Cyril RamaphosaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa has simplified its visa processes…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has paid glowing tributes to the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their roles in sustaining peace, security and unity of the country. The governor, who eulogised the fallen heroes for voluntarily laying down their lives in the service of their fatherland, announced the sum of N7.5million support…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Uchenna Igwe, over allegations of gross misconduct and failure to perform his duties. The governor disclosed the suspension during a press briefing, citing Igwe’s failure to oversee the payment of local government pensions by council chairmen as the primary…
Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu, a Presiding Judge at the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, on Monday urged anti-corruption agents to focus on larger figures involved in corrupt practices, rather than targeting “yahoo boys.” Justice Shuaibu made this call during the opening of the North West Zonal Attorney General’s Anti-Corruption Forum (AGAF), organized by the Independent…
