By Ayomide Otitoju The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to the welfare of its workforce by approving an end-of-year bonus for public servants and pensioners. This initiative aligns with the administration’s commitment to good governance, employee motivation, and societal prosperity. Governor Dauda Lawal has authorized the payment of a 13th-month salary equivalent to…
Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president whose singular term was deeply rooted in his unwavering Christian faith, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. His death marks the end of an era, not only for American politics but also for a unique blend of evangelical Christianity and liberal ideals that seems increasingly rare…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, has died. He passed away in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2024, according to a statement by the state government. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the news, expressing the governor’s deep sorrow…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian cinemas achieved a historic milestone, recording ticket sales of over ₦1 billion in one week, driven largely by Funke Akindele’s latest movies, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Alakada: Bad and Boujee. According to Nile Media Entertainment Group, between December 20 and 26, 2024, cinemas sold tickets worth ₦1.02 billion, marking an all-time…
Germany’s political scene has been thrown into upheaval as internal divisions within Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, coupled with the aftermath of a deadly car-ramming attack, dominate the country’s agenda ahead of a February 23 snap election. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirmed the election date on Friday, stressing the need for “political stability” and urging a…
A Russian court on Friday sentenced singer Eduard Sharlot, 26, to five and a half years in prison after he publicly protested Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Sharlot was convicted by a court in Samara, a city in the Volga region, on charges of “publicly insulting the religious feelings of believers” and “rehabilitating Naziism,” according…
A mutation of the bird flu virus found in a critically ill patient in the United States has shown adaptations that may make it better suited to human airways, health authorities revealed. However, there is no evidence of transmission beyond the individual case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disclosed that the mutation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected accusations by Niger Republic that Nigeria and other member states are colluding with France to destabilize the country, labeling the claims as “unfounded.” In a statement issued on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed strong support for Nigeria and its member states, emphasizing their commitment…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has called on members of the public to report any misconduct by officers to their superiors, Complaint Response Unit (CRU) heads, or the Commissioner of Police in their respective states. In a statement titled “Public Notice: Misuse of Name, Office of the Inspector-General of Police”, Force Public…
