Trump Administration Takes Shape with High-profile Appointments Under way
US President-elect, Donald Trump has selected Florida congressman Michael Waltz as the next National Security Advisor, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News, the BBC’s US news partner Waltz is a long-time Trump supporter who last week won re-election for what would have been his third term in Congress It comes as Trump […]
IPMAN Reach Agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum Products directly
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum products directly for distribution to depots and retail outlets. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja today after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association, saying that the partnership will ensure steady, and […]
TCN Reports Fresh Attack on its 330kV Transmission Line One in Lokoja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its 330kV Lokoja –Gwagwalada transmission line one. This comes as Nigerians await the full restoration of power to areas affected by the recent vandalism of the 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna lines. Its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Sunday, narrated […]
NLC to Commence Strike Over Non-implementation of New Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiqué after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
Australian Plane Lands After Engine Failure, Ignites Runway Fire
Qantas has reported on X, that a passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, Qantas reported on X. Simultaneously, a grass fire ignited along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It is unclear whether […]
Ice-T Calls Rap Beefs ‘Unwise’ and Warns They Can ‘Escalate’
According to the Legendary rapper, Ice-T, while beefing might be the name of the game, it has become too dangerous in rap music. While speaking in an interview with Boss Talk 101, the West Coast rapper reflected on the changing definition and stakes of feuds in hip-hop over the years. “Hip-hop has always been competitive, so saying […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
Minister of Power Attributes Grid collapses to Vandalism
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning […]
US Mission Honors Three Legendary Nigerian Artists
In commemoration of 50 years of artistic collaborations between the United States and Nigeria, the U.S. Mission honored three legendary Nigerian artists — Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, and Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya — with the U.S. Exchange Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognized the three iconic artists, who first traveled to the United […]
World Leaders Praise Trump as he Claims US Election Victory
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
