Criminal trial: Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration
A New York judge has scheduled the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump for January 10, just days before his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump’s request to overturn his guilty verdict in the hush money criminal case, which was based on a Supreme Court decision about presidential […]
Exit of 1,000 staff from CBN voluntary – Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has addressed concerns about the recent exit of 1,000 staff members, stating that it was entirely voluntary. During a House of Representatives hearing on Friday, Cardoso clarified the situation amidst reports suggesting the staff were forced to leave. According to him, the exits were […]
Drinking competition: Two feared dead in Delta community, others hospitalized
In Agbarha community, Delta State, a drinking competition turned tragic, leaving two people dead and two others hospitalized. The participants were competing for a prize of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000). Reports indicate they consumed large quantities of what is believed to be alcohol in an attempt to finish it quickly. Sadly, two individuals collapsed […]
Warri, Port Harcourt refineries: ‘Absolute insult, disrespect’ – Obasanjo slams NNPCL
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for extending what he described as a disrespectful and informal invitation to tour the newly refurbished Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The issue arose after Obasanjo accused NNPCL of rejecting a $750 million offer from billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to manage the […]
Nobody made me Rivers governor, I fought my way to power – Wike
Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified that his journey to becoming the Governor of Rivers State was a result of his hard work and determination, not a gift from political leaders. Speaking at a civic reception in Port Harcourt for politicians loyal to him, Wike addressed claims that […]