•Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The federal government has scheduled an emergency meeting this morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This comes after President Bola Tinubu pleaded with the organisers to shelve the protests and give his administration more time to execute people-or...
•Trump Donald Trump was set to unveil his running mate today as supporters gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican Party convention, an extravaganza turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president. With the country still reeling from images of a bloodied Trump being escorted off a rally stage at the weekend, some 50,000 Re...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will today present staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a coronation ceremony to be held at the historical Mapo hall, Ibadan. The event is expected to be attended by foremost traditional rulers, top public office holders, the crème-de-la-crème in the society [&hellip...
•Joe Biden US President Joe Biden will today give his first press conference since his debate disaster against Donald Trump, in a pressure-cooker moment that could seal the fate of his reelection bid. The eyes of the world will be on the 81-year-old at a NATO summit as he tries to calm growing calls from […]
•Nigerian workers The Nigeria Labour Congress has said it would press for N250,000 minimum wage during a planned meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, today. The Head of Public Affairs of the NLC, Benson Upah said Labour would insist on its N250,000 proposal during the session with the President, reports The […]...
•Mamman and former President Muhammadu Buhari The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may arraign a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, today for allegedly laundering over N33, 804, 830, 593.73. Mamman, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to face 12-count charge, based on offences he allegedly committed ...
•Donald Trump The US Supreme Court is expected to rule today on the most highly anticipated decision of its term — a ruling “for the ages” on whether Donald Trump, as a former president, is immune from prosecution. Even if the ruling is likely to reject Trump’s claim he should enjoy absolute immunity, the decision […]
•Trump and Biden Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off today in a crucial US presidential debate that carries enormous stakes for both candidates as they battle for the approval of undecided voters and any slim advantage in their neck-and-neck race for the White House. Millions of Americans will tune in to the highly anticipated […]
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have resolved to meet today to resolve issues regarding the proposed new minimum wage. Recall that the governors had rejected the N62,000 proposed by the federal government, explaining that some states would have to borrow to pay salaries if the amount is implemented, reports Daily Trust. However, [...
•FEC meeting in Abuja Barring any last-minute change of plan, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is expected to meet today to deliberate on salient matters aimed at tackling some of the problems bedevilling the country. It was gathered that the meeting is expected to consider some serious matters of state including the vexed issue of [&hellip...

