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France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law - President Macron schedules a meeting with unions

France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law – President Macron schedules a meeting with unions

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French unions have urged refinery workers to join nationwide protests against a bill that seeks to increase the retirement age by two years to 64. This has resulted in some train cancellations and potential strikes among refinery workers, garbage collectors, … Continue reading France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law – President Macron schedules a meeting with unions

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2023 Election: Tinubu insists on the fact that he won the presidential election against Obi

2023 Election: Tinubu insists on the fact that he won the presidential election against Obi

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The President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised objections to the petitions filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, as well as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, … Continue reading 2023 Election: Tinubu insists on the fact that he won the presidential election against Obi

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (White House criticizes the bill)

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday that bans most abortions after six weeks of gestation, sparking controversy and drawing criticism from the White House. In a statement, DeSantis expressed his support for “life and family” in the … Continue reading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (White House criticizes the bill)

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NNPCL confirms gratuity payments to CEO Kyari and CFO Ajiya during active service

NNPCL confirms gratuity payments to CEO Kyari and CFO Ajiya during active service

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has clarified the reason behind the gratuity payments made to its Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, and Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, while they were still in active service. The gratuity, which is … Continue reading NNPCL confirms gratuity payments to CEO Kyari and CFO Ajiya during active service

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Terrorists demand more ransoms from 85 Zamfara residents for lost motorcycles after clash with Nigerian military

Terrorists demand more ransoms from 85 Zamfara residents for lost motorcycles after clash with Nigerian military

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Terrorists who recently kidnapped 85 individuals from Wanzamai village in Zamfara State are demanding an additional N850,000 from the community to buy two motorcycles, after already collecting N1.7 million as ransom. The victims, including women and children, were abducted while … Continue reading Terrorists demand more ransoms from 85 Zamfara residents for lost motorcycles after clash with Nigerian military

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Delta police arrest 24-year-old passenger with two pistols during routine stop-and-search

Delta police arrest 24-year-old passenger with two pistols during routine stop-and-search

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Operatives of Dragon 18 & 29 arrested a 24-year-old passenger, Joseph Vincent, during a routine stop-and-search duty in Delta State, Nigeria. Two locally fabricated pistols were recovered from him as he attempted to escape after jumping down from a tricycle … Continue reading Delta police arrest 24-year-old passenger with two pistols during routine stop-and-search

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FG and states spent N50bn of N400bn approved for poverty reduction - Gov. Sule

FG and states spent N50bn of N400bn approved for poverty reduction – Gov. Sule

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The co-chairman of the Technical Working Group of the National Steering Committee of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), Abdullahi Sule, revealed that over N50bn has been utilized from the N400bn approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce … Continue reading FG and states spent N50bn of N400bn approved for poverty reduction – Gov. Sule

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Brain Drain: NMA President reveals many qualified doctors still unemployed in Nigeria

Brain Drain: NMA President reveals many qualified doctors still unemployed in Nigeria

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The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Uche Rowland Ojinmah, has raised concerns about the brain drain in Nigeria’s health sector and the exodus of qualified doctors seeking opportunities abroad. While a bill proposing a mandatory five-year work … Continue reading Brain Drain: NMA President reveals many qualified doctors still unemployed in Nigeria

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Africa faces pilot brain drain as 1500-hour flight rule impacts - IATA

Africa faces pilot brain drain as 1500-hour flight rule impacts – IATA

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised concerns about a brain drain of qualified pilots in Africa due to the operationalization of the 1500-hour flight rule. IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, highlighted this issue during the recent virtual launch … Continue reading Africa faces pilot brain drain as 1500-hour flight rule impacts – IATA

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12 passengers en route to a burial ceremony die in a road crash in Ebonyi state - FRSC

Tragic! 12 passengers en route to a burial ceremony die in a road crash in Ebonyi state – FRSC

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A fatal accident along the Enugu-Abakaliki Federal Highway has claimed the lives of at least 12 passengers, including 10 women and 2 men. The victims were traveling in a 14-seater shuttle bus chartered from Abakaliki to Enugu State to attend … Continue reading Tragic! 12 passengers en route to a burial ceremony die in a road crash in Ebonyi state – FRSC

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Wike Called Me '19 Times In Two Hours', Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges

Wike Called Me ’19 Times In Two Hours’, Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges

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The spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, of pushing the southern presidency agenda because he was not chosen as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate … Continue reading Wike Called Me ’19 Times In Two Hours’, Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges

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Peter Obi detained by UK immigration officials in London for hours on allegations of impersonation. Read full details!

Peter Obi detained by UK immigration officials in London for hours on allegations of impersonation. Read full story!

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Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, was allegedly detained by UK immigration officials upon landing at Heathrow Airport on Friday. Prof Chinyere Okunna, a renowned Mass Communications scholar and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Paul University Awka, who … Continue reading Peter Obi detained by UK immigration officials in London for hours on allegations of impersonation. Read full story!

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Recent survey reveals that gun violence has impacted the majority of families in the United States

Recent survey reveals that gun violence has impacted the majority of families in the United States

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According to a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, concerns and fears about gun violence are widespread in the United States, with many families having been affected by gun-related incidents. Nearly 1 in 5 adults have had a family … Continue reading Recent survey reveals that gun violence has impacted the majority of families in the United States

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California mother confronts school district over her 11-year-old child's gender transition without her knowledge

California mother confronts school district over her 11-year-old child’s gender transition without her knowledge

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A woman based in California expresses outrage over her daughter’s school district’s “parental secrecy policy” that allows gender counseling without parental notification, revealing a bribery scandal rocking the school system. Aurora Regino shares how her 11-year-old daughter underwent a female-to-male … Continue reading California mother confronts school district over her 11-year-old child’s gender transition without her knowledge

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Bribery scandal rocks Nigerian Police Service Commission as officers allegedly pay $10,000 for promotions. Read full details!

Bribery scandal rocks Nigerian Police Service Commission as officers allegedly pay $10,000 for promotions. Read full details!

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Several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force have expressed their concerns and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the ongoing promotion exercise within the force. These officers allege that the Police Service Commission has engaged in corrupt practices … Continue reading Bribery scandal rocks Nigerian Police Service Commission as officers allegedly pay $10,000 for promotions. Read full details!

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Basketmouth reveals that he and AY were never friends as he addresses the N30,000 debt claim

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Renowned comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has recently addressed the rumors surrounding his relationship with fellow comedian AY Makun. In a recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast, hosted by media personality Nedu, Basketmouth set the record straight … Continue reading Basketmouth reveals that he and AY were never friends as he addresses the N30,000 debt claim