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On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu responded to widespread calls for change by making significant adjustments to his cabinet. In this major reshuffle, five ministers were removed from office, ten were reassigned to different ministries, and seven new ministers were appointed. These fresh appointees are pending Senate confirmation. Here is a rundown of the new ministers […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday saw five ministers removed from office, but Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, held onto his position despite widespread calls for his dismissal following multiple national grid collapses. The reshuffle, which resulted in the sacking of high-profile ministers like Barr Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), and […]
Israeli airstrikes killed 42 people on Wednesday as forces intensified their siege of northern Gaza, surrounding hospitals and refugee shelters, and instructing residents to move south, according to medics and locals. Displaced Palestinians, ordered to evacuate by the Israeli military, were seen fleeing operations in northern Gaza, particularly in Jabalia, and traveling toward Gaza City […]
The Nigerian presidency has moved swiftly to clarify President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, which saw five ministers exit and seven new ones appointed. According to Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the departing ministers were not sacked but rather discharged from their duties. The cabinet reshuffle, announced on Wednesday, affected Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy. According to President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, the decision was made during the FEC meeting held on Wednesday, October 23, in Abuja, involving the president’s second cabinet. President Tinubu’s […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has introduced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state government employees, demonstrating the government’s dedication to enhancing workers’ welfare. To ensure effective implementation, the governor has set up an Implementation Committee, led by the State’s Head of Civil Service, which has a month to finalize the plan.The wage […]
Detroit’s own Eminem took the political stage on Tuesday, appearing at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Addressing his hometown crowd, Eminem emphasized the importance of voting, especially with Michigan playing a pivotal role in the upcoming election. The rapper, known for his outspoken opposition to former President Donald Trump, encouraged people […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its growth forecast for Nigeria, citing low oil production, severe flooding, and inflation as significant challenges to the nation’s economy. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF revised Nigeria’s projected growth rate for 2024 to 2.9%, down from the previous estimate of 3.3%. The downgrade stems […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is addressing consumer concerns regarding the planned phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other distribution companies (DisCos), following numerous complaints. Ikeja Electric recently announced that the Unistar prepaid meters, initially deployed over a decade ago, would no longer be supported after November 14, […]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced that his administration will take action against schools and businesses that comply with the two-day sit-at-home order declared by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chidiebere Onyia, the state government’s secretary, made this clear during a joint press briefing with security chiefs, following a tour of […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border. The arrest occurred as Bobrisky allegedly attempted to flee Nigeria, raising public curiosity and stirring further speculation about his recent activities. In an official statement released on Monday night, the NIS spokesperson, DCI […]
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned the former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, along with his ex-Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, over a 14-count charge related to the alleged mismanagement and theft of N5.78 billion in public funds. This re-arraignment took place before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of […]
The Nigerian government has granted approval for Seplat Energy’s $1.28 billion acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore assets, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s energy sector. This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, during the agency’s third anniversary event in Abuja. The approval follows President […]
