Donald Trump, President-elect took a significant step toward shaping his upcoming administration on Thursday by announcing his first cabinet pick, signaling both his policy direction and the tone he aims to set. Susie Wiles, his campaign manager, will serve as White House Chief of Staff, making history as the first woman to hold this influential…
Canadian Government Orders TikTok To Shut Down It’s Business Operations In The Country Over ‘National Security Risks’ The Canadian government has ordered Chinese-owned TikTok to shut down its business operations in Canada, citing national security concerns. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne who announced the decision on Wednesday, said that the order was issued to address risks…
Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, have announced a rise in the price of various electricity meter models, making it the second price hike in four months. According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from approximately N117,000 to as much as N149,800. This amount indicates an increase of 28.03 per cent or…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the national flag be flown at half mast nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. The directive was contained in a statement issued Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The…
Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the UK’s Keir Starmer are among the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump. President Tinubu says, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.” Tinubu in a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has announced the reversal of the admission age benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country from 18 years to 16 years. The Minister stated this at an inaugural press briefing after he assumed office in Abuja. He said the decision by the immediate past Minister of Education…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested and detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement during a briefing with State House correspondents on Monday. Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed Ministers in a ceremony held at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa on Monday. Monday’s swearing-in came days after their nomination and subsequent confirmation by the Senate. The new cabinet members took the oath of office in two batches, four in the first batch and…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has reportedly departed Nigeria just days after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The embattled cross-dresser was stopped and removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos late Thursday night while attempting to leave the country…
The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Shouts of “murderer” and “shame” were directed at the royal couple, Spain’s prime minister and other leaders as they walked through the town of Paiporta – one of the worst-affected in the…
