Leaders of former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have explained why they defected to the APC, declaring that more decampees are on the w In a statement signed by 40 leaders among those who decamped from all the 30 local governments and Area office,…
Botswana swore in new president Duma Boko Friday, cementing a whirlwind change of government after his landslide election victory kicking out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Boko, 54, took the oath in front of several thousand people in the national stadium in the capital. The ceremony was attended by the presidents of…
US President-elect Donald Trump named his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as White House chief of staff on Thursday, his first major appointment since winning this week’s election. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected,” Trump said in a statement. “Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It…
The Olufon of Ifon-Osun, President, Irepodun/Orolu Traditional Council, Oba Peter Oluwole Akinyooye III has expressed sadness over the demise of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja. The Monarch in a statement made available to newsmen described the deceased as a guardian, strategist and a true patriot adding that his dedication was unmistakable, courage…
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has nabbed three suspected oil thieves carrying a boat containing crude oil worth N32 million in the state. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects and seized items to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Akwa Ibom…
Here is the full victory speech of Donald Trump, after he was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, beating Vice President Kamala Harris. Donald Trump gave the victory speech in West Palm Beach, Florida. Thank you very much. Wow. Well, I want to thank you all very much. This is great. These are…
…directs flags to fly half mast, opens condolence registers Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared three days mourning for the late Chief of Army Staff of the federation, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja. The State government also directed that half mast flags should be flown in the state during the same period. This was stated…
An Enugu State magistrate court has remanded in the Enugu Correctional Centre a woman, Mrs. Ada Ogbogu for allegedly breaking her three-year old stepson’s bone with a pestle. Arraigning the defendant on Tuesday, the police told the court that Mrs. Ogbogu committed an act to cause grevious harm contrary to law, an offence that attracts…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans on Thursday to ban children under 16 from accessing social media, citing the negative impact of platforms like Facebook and TikTok on young users. Under the proposed legislation, tech giants would be required to enforce the age limit and could face substantial fines if found negligent in preventing…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to approve a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, describing it as a progressive move for the welfare of the workforce. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the approval…
