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President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington on Thursday was a salute to his political legacy, worldwide humanitarian work and commitment to faith. The service marked a rare joint appearance of the current and former commanders-in-chief, just days before President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated for a second term in Washington. President Joe Biden sat alongside Trump and former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton …

The Federal Government has assured Nigerian workers that the N70,000 minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years, reaffirming its commitment to workers’ welfare. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, disclosed this during a briefing in Umuahia after meeting with labour leaders in Abia State. She emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is determined to honour …

Trump was found guilty by a New York jury of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in May 2024. His sentencing was delayed multiple times due to Supreme Court rulings and the November presidential election. A judge has sentenced US President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge,” bringing to an end the first criminal trial of a former US …

The presidency on Friday cautioned Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his sustained criticism of the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, in a statement, said attempts to stampede or abort the Tax Reform Bills must be regarded as undemocratic and self serving. He said …

Prince Akeem Owoade, a Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been approved as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the appointment on Friday through the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, …

The plot unfolded after the National Union of Police (NUP), led by the underground efforts of a journalist-turned-activist, Teslim ‘Samore’ Oyekanmi, organised a nationwide strike. In February 2002, a covert operation led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and top-ranking police officials shocked Nigeria when 37 police unionists were executed.  The plot unfolded after the National Union of Police (NUP), led …

Court is now releasing audio playback of today’s sentencing The court is now releasing audio of today’s sentencing, which was not allowed to be broadcast live by media. The audio recording will provide an opportunity to hear Donald Trump speaking as he was sentenced for his hush money conviction, meaning he will enter the presidency as a felon, but received …

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, center, his wife Cilia Flores, left, and National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez arrive at the National Assembly for Maduro’s swearing-in ceremony for a third term in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 10.Matias Delacroix/AP CNN — Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a third presidential term despite the protests of the country’s opposition movement, capping more than five …

The Nigeria Police Force has detained a yet-to-be-named officer seen in a viral video with Wahab and Raheem, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, abusing naira. Naira abuse: Policeman in viral video with Okoya’s sons detained for misconduct This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on his X handle on Friday. According to him, the …

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According to …