The Edo State Government on Wednesday approved the dissolution of the executive boards, agencies, and parastatals in the state’s public service, with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua. Itua said that the governor had ordered all affected appointees to hand over all government …
Gov. Alex Oti declares free education in Abia State
Abia State government has announced free and compulsory education for all children in the state irrespective of their state of origin. The free education, which will commence by January 2025, will run from primary one to Junior Secondary School three in all public schools. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing …
Trump to pick Senator Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State
US President-elect, Donald Trump is expected to tap Florida Senator, Marco Rubio as his nominee to become America’s next top diplomat, according to reports, a selection likely to set a tough tone on relations with China from the outset. The New York Times cited three sources familiar with Trump’s thinking who expressed confidence that the …
What will make Nigeria to have a successful revolution – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate in Nigeria, has stated that evolution will be impactful in Nigeria if “a huge number of people can convince themselves that it is time to move and they move together.” Sowore stated this when he appeared in a podcast held by Glitch Africa Studios. The former …
Gov Adeleke to unveil 2025 budget proposal Wednesday
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke will on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Osun State House of Assembly. This was made known in a statement issued by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary to the House Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, on Tuesday in Osogbo. The statement said the budget presentation is …
Okpebholo takes over from Obaseki, sworn in as Edo Governor
Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the governor of Edo State, marking an end to the eight years administration of Godwin Obaseki in the South-South state. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. This is coming two months after the All Progressives Congress, …
Trump makes another appointment, names Elise Stefanik US Ambassador to UN
The United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump who was elected back to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democrats party by a wide margin has appointed Elise Stefanik as America’s Ambassador to the United Nations, UN. Trump described Stefanik as tough, strong, and a smart fighter. “I am honoured to …
Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday
Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US leader pledged an orderly transfer of power following the Republican’s decisive election victory. Biden and Trump will meet at the Oval Office at 11:00 am (1600 GMT), the White House said Saturday, with the clock ticking down to …
Read Osinbajo’s comment on hardship in the country
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address Nigerians’ welfare, emphasizing that the country faces severe economic pressures. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo outlined the critical need for social welfare programs and affordable healthcare, as many Nigerians struggle with …
Nigerian first lady speaks on organizing national prayer over hardship
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has denied that she is organising a national prayer over the economic challenges ravaging the country. It was reported that the First Lady, in collaboration with other persons, is planning a prayer session for the country. Reacting, the spokesperson to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement on Saturday …