Meru Governor Faces Third Impeachment Bid over Abuse of Office Allegations
The Meru County Assembly has tabled a notice of motion to impeach Governor Kawira Mwangaza, the third such attempt against the first-time governor. Zipporah Kinya, a nominated member and the Deputy Majority Leader, presented the impeachment motion on Wednesday. The motion accuses Mwangaza of abuse of office and misappropriation of county resources. According to the […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit the highly anticipated New National Minimum Wage bill to the National Assembly next week, barring any last-minute changes.
According to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, President Tinubu is likely to take a final decision on the new minimum wage on Thursday this week. The minister made the disclosure after Monday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu. He also disclosed that the President will be meeting with the organised Labour on […]
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, President Bola Tinubu is set to launch the long-awaited student loan scheme on Wednesday, July 17, at the State House in Abuja.
This will effectively mark the start of the implementation of the scheme. The scheme will initially benefit 70,000 students with a total sum of N35 billion already approved by the president. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) Governing Board, led by Chairman Mr. Jim Ovia, gave the green light for loan disbursement to successful applicants […]
Ford Foundation Accused of Sponsoring Protests Violence in Kenya. Who are they ?.
The Ford Foundation, a prominent American non-governmental organization, has found itself at the center of a political storm in Kenya following allegations made by President William Ruto. Ruto has accused the Ford Foundation of “sponsoring violence” during the recent nationwide protests against his government. At a rally in Nakuru, President Ruto claimed that the Ford […]
President William Samoei Ruto Accuses Ford Foundation of Sponsoring Violence During Protests
President William Ruto has made a bold accusation against the Ford Foundation, an American private philanthropic organization, claiming that the foundation has been sponsoring violence and unrest during the recent anti-government protests in Kenya. Speaking in Nakuru ,President Ruto alleged that the Ford Foundation has been hiring “goons” to cause mayhem and destruction of property […]
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Deadly Car Bombing Strikes Mogadishu Cafe Packed with Football Fans
A car bombing at a popular cafe in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Sunday night has left at least nine civilians dead and 20 others injured, according to security sources. The attack occurred at a time when the cafe was filled with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England. Witnesses described scenes […]
Activist Withdraws Lawsuit against Deputy President Gachagua Over NIS Boss Remarks
The High Court has withdrawn a matter in which activist Fredrick Bikeri had sued Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made regarding National Intelligence Service (NIS) boss Noordin Haji. The matter had been listed for mention and further directions on Monday morning. However, the petitioner’s lawyer, Danstan Omari, notified the court that they wished […]
President Ruto’s Cabinet Reshuffle: A Tightrope Walk Amidst Political Challenges
After the unexpected purge of his Cabinet, President William Ruto finds himself in a precarious position as he prepares to appoint new ministry heads. The law requires the President to forward the names of nominated Cabinet Secretaries to the National Assembly for vetting to assess their suitability for the roles. Article 159 of the Constitution […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli-Macaulay, a former Lagos State lawmaker, as the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Mrs Alli-Macaulay previously represented Amuwo Odofin 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. This appointment has stirred controversy due to Mrs. Alli-Macaulay’s history. In 2020, she faced allegations of diverting COVID-19 palliatives meant for the underprivileged during the lockdown and repackaging them as birthday souvenirs. A petition from her constituents called for her recall, […]