Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem said on Friday that the group would not be swayed by calls for it to stay on the sidelines of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, saying the party was “fully ready” to contribute to the fighting. “The behind-the-scenes calls with us by great powers, Arab countries, envoys of
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Tinubu Approves Creation of Civil Service Commission for FCT
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Civil Service Commission for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to allow career progression for civil servants in the FCT Administration. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed while briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday. Mr Wike said that in 2018, the National Assembly passed a Bill
Allow Supreme Court decide Tinubu’s certificate saga – LP’s Arabambi again tackles Obi
The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) appears not to have abated as a factional National Publicity Secretary of the […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face Punishment for Breaking Iranian Laws
Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo may be punished for getting too cosy with a fan if he ever returns to Iran. According to Rouydad24, the Al-Nassr forward will face 99 lashes. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner met up with his fan, artist Fatima while travelling to Iran for an Asian Champions League match against local team
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Passes Bill on Financial Autonomy
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law that allows it to manage funds accruing to it from the consolidated revenue fund of the state. The law was passed after the third reading on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The lead sponsor of the bill and Deputy Leader of the
Demolition of Houses and Illegal Structures in Sagamu: Ogun State Government Explains its Actions
Ogun State Government on Friday explained why it demolished buildings at the Ajegunle-Araromi community in Sagamu Local Government Area on Thursday. The government said the demolition exercise was mainly to remove illegal structures on acquired land. Media Talk Africa reported Thursday, that government officials invaded the Ajegunle-Araromi community with bulldozers to pull down structures, amid protest
I rejected offer in Saudi Arabia before taking Birmingham job – Rooney
Wayne Rooney said he rejected an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League before choosing to take charge of Birmingham City. The former Manchester United and England striker, who previously coached DC United and Derby County, was appointed Birmingham manager on Wednesday with the club lying sixth in the second-tier Championship. Birmingham’s chief executive
NIMASA Act Amendment Bill Passes First Reading in the Senate
Sen. Wasiu Sanni, Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, says the bill to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Act has passed first reading on the floor of the Senate. Mr Sanni said this on Friday during a working visit by the committee to NIMASA operational offices in Lagos. He noted that
Guber Poll: 1,932,654 voters to participate in Kogi election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says a total of one million, nine hundred and thirty-two thousand, six hundred and fifty four, (1,932,654) registered voters are expected to take part in the November 11th Governorship election in Kogi State. Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of Kogi State, Gabriel Longpet stated this at the presentation of
Why Jada Pinkett Smith Declined Tupac Shakur’s Proposal
American actress and talk show host, Jada Pinkett Smith, said late rapper, Tupac Shakur, proposed to her while he was in jail but she declined. She said the late hip-hop star proposed to her because of the condition he was in then. Pinkett explained that she didn’t accept his proposal because she didn’t need to
Rivers State Governor Wike Gains Authority as Tinubu Exempts FCT from TSA
President Bola Tinubu has pulled the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, out of the Treasury Single Account, TSA. FCT minister, Nyesom Wike revealed this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. The decision will effectively pave the way for the FCTA to utilize the territory’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for the development of the
Tinubu Approves Establishment of Civil Service Commission and Women Affairs Secretariat for FCTA
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, October 13, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in the FCT Administration. Wike revealed this while briefing reporters in Abuja. The minister also stated that the president had approved the establishment of a Woman Affairs
Niger: Uncertain Future For Deposed President Bazoum
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown in a coup on July 26, enters his 80th day in detention with his wife […]
First Lady Affirms President Tinubu Commitment to Restore Nigeria’s Greatness
By Temitope Mustapha, AbujaOn Oct 13, 2023 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says her husband, President Bola Tinubu is unwavering in his determination to restore Nigeria to its greatness. Senator Oluremi said this when she received in the audience the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, Salem Saeed AIshmasi to her office
Parents Urged To Monitor Children’s Internet Use
Nigerian Parents have been urged to create more time to supervise the activities of their children especially their daughters on the internet. The Managing Director of the Standard Educational Book House, Mrs. Oluwakemi Ayodele made this known in Lagos during a Girl Child Summit held to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child 2023.
Lagos State Government Takes Action: Mile 12 International Market and Owode Onirin Market Sealed Due to Environmental Malfeasance
Lagos State government sealed the Mile 12 International Market and the Owode Onirin Market on Friday for creating environmental malfeasance. The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources stated in Ikeja that the markets were sealed because of indiscriminate dumping and burning of refuse, the filthy environment, and blocked drains. It stated that the Commissioner for
APC replies Obi, says Tinubu needs no reintroduction
President Bola Tinubu does not have identity problem and does not require re-introduction, the All Progressives Congress, APC, declared in Abuja on Wednesday. It was reacting to an insinuation made earlier on Wednesday by Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party’s, LP, presidential candidate at the 2023 election at a news conference he addressed. Mr Obi focused
We will explore legal options to challenge Ubah’s defection to APC – YPP
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it is exploring legal options to challenge the defection of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Egbeola Wale-Martins, the YPP National Publicity Secretary, said this when he addressed newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Media Talk Africa reported that Ubah defected to the APC on Thursday. However, the