“Rivers Crisis Will Make Fubara a Political General” – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed confidence that the political challenges faced by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara will strengthen his leadership skills, describing the ongoing struggles as a pathway to becoming a “General in politics.” Jonathan made this statement during the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art, and Culture Exhibition, held in Etche Local […]
Rwanda to Stop Registering Petrol-driven Taxis in 2025
Rwanda will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the New Year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. The goal, according to the Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, is to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions. The new rule will only apply in the capital Kigali and […]
Non-teaching staff Unions in Universities Suspend Strike
The Joint Action Committee of non-teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions, says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5. JAC comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. General Secretary of NASU. Peters Adeyemi, said this in […]
Court Blocks CBN allocation to Rivers State
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. The judge ruled that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2024 budget before only four members of the Rivers House of Assembly defied constitutional requirements. Justice Abdulmalik […]
Red Cross Raises Alarm Over Lassa Fever Spread In Rivers and Other States
The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria. Speaking today at a Lassa fever roundtable dialogue in Abuja its Operations Coordinator, Francis Salako, emphasised the need for urgent action to combat the outbreak. He said the focus areas included improving detection […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or Award
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
President Tinubu Orders Reduction in Convoy Vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. In a signed statement released yesterday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the cost-cutting measure also saw President Tinubu order all ministers, ministers of state, and heads of […]
FG Gives 60-day Notice to Title Owners to Pay Ground Rent
Holders of Federal Government Certificates of Occupancy have 60-days ultimatum to settle outstanding ground rents and statutory charges or face the revocation of their titles. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, who issued the ultimatum during the 29th Conference of Directors of Lands in Abuja, warned that non-compliance has already resulted in the […]
A Passenger Falls Overboard on Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise
A passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Taylor Swift-themed cruise has fallen overboard. It was reported that the missing 66-year-old woman, who fell Tuesday night, was still underway Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, a representative for the U.S. Coast Guard told PEOPLE that the 66-year-old woman fell from the Allure of the Seas ship in the Bahamas, 17 miles north of Nassau, […]
FG Halts Export of Cooking Gas from November to Crash Price
From November 1, Nigeria will stop exporting locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG, also known as cooking gas. Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, who announced this during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja, said the measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. On pricing framework, Ekpo […]
