•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...
•Minister Umahi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the federal government plans to pay N2.75 billion as compensation to property owners affected by the demolition required for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway today, Wednesday, May 1. Umahi said that the highway is projected to stretch from channel 0 to ...
•PHOTO (L-R): Labour Minister Nkiruka Onyejeocha, NLC President Joe Ajaero, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and TUC boss, Festus Osifo in Abuja today The federal government says although the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations, workers will not lose anything as the new minimum wage will take effect...
•Ganduje The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, will hold its inaugural sitting today. This was indicated by a statement made available to journalists in Kano, yesterday afternoon, by Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who doubles as ...
•House of Representatives The House of Representatives will today hold a national dialogue on State Policing. Vice President Kashmir Shettima is expected to lead two former Nigerian leaders and top security chiefs to the one-day event, which will hold at the Abuja Continental Hotel, reports The Nation. Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami...
•Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto State Government has declared today, Friday, April 12, 2024, as a work-free day. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abubakar Bawa, announced this in a statement yesterday. The statement revealed that the purpose of the public holiday is to allow civil servants to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with their families. “...
The Board of Inquiry constituted by Defence Headquarters to probe the March 17 killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama, Delta State, is scheduled to commence sitting today in Warri. Chairman of the Board, Air Vice Marshal David Ajayi, told Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Warri: “We are on a fact-finding mission and to apportion blame. We […]

