Author: Alade Adisa

The Senate has rescheduled its screening of ministerial nominees to Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Originally set for today, the postponement aims to allow nominees to finalize their documentation and pre-screening processes, ensuring all necessary paperwork is submitted.This update was shared in a statement by Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Senate Matters. The decision provides additional time for the nominees to meet the Senate’s requirements for the screening process. The statement is titled “Postponement of Ministerial Screening.” Lado said, “The scheduled screening of ministerial nominees has been postponed by the Senate. This is…

Hezbollah has appointed Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month.Kassem, who previously served as Nasrallah’s deputy, had been acting as leader since Nasrallah’s death, with his official appointment confirmed on Tuesday.Meanwhile, escalating violence continues in northern Gaza, where an Israeli airstrike on a five-story building in Beit Lahiya claimed the lives of at least 34 displaced Palestinians, most of whom were women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Another 20 people were injured, as reported by emergency services.Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, stated that…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa following allegations of homosexuality involving young members of the church.In response to these serious accusations, RCCG has tasked the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to carry out a comprehensive investigation, with a two-week deadline for completion.The church, committed to upholding its values, is treating the matter with gravity as it seeks clarity on the allegations. Further action is expected based on the findings of the investigation.According to SaharaReporters, in an internal memo dated 28th of October, 2024 with Ref: RCCG/NO/s.04/13/vol.1 and…

The federal government has asked state governments yet to commence payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to do so without further delay.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made this appeal on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, applauding the states that have commenced paying workers the new minimum wage.The SGF said the issue of the new minimum wage had always been central to the thinking of President Tinubu, which was why he quickly put in place a tripartite arrangement to look at all the issues.He added that the Federal Government and the governors…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line within the next five days.The minister, who spoke to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, explained that the power supply disruption in the northern region was caused by damage to the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, which is the area’s primary source of electricity.He assured that repairs would be completed within three to five days.He said, “President Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, the…

The 19 northern states governors, under the platform of Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), and major traditional rulers from the region, met in Kaduna yesterday, where they discussed various issues and challenges affecting the zone, and resolved, among others, to reject the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill sent to the National Assembly recently by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The meeting was part of the governors’ initiative to engage key stakeholders over pressing matters, including insecurity, poverty, the education crisis and other socio-economic challenges affecting the region.The governors at the meeting included: Dauda Lawal Dare (Zamfara), Abdullahi A. Sule (Nasarawa), Babagana Zulum (Borno),…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his first tenure in 2027, Abuja will look very different.The minister said this is due to monumental infrastructural development being undertaken by the current administration.He spoke during the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday.The minister said that as far as infrastructure was concerned, by the time this administration ends in 2027, Abuja would be completely different.He said that beyond infrastructural development in the city, the…

Any moment from now, the Senate will begin screening the ministerial nominees forwarded to it for confirmation by President Bola Tinubu last Wednesday.The nominees, who have been reportedly cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS), besieged the office of the Special Adviser (SA) to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, yesterday, to submit their curriculum vitae to beat the deadline.According to Vanguard, the ministers of education, trade and investment, and livestock were the first to submit theirs earlier in the day.The Special Assistant in a statement, confirmed that ministerial nominees had commenced documentation, ahead of their screening…

Spain and Barcelona’s mercurial midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, has been crowned the Women’s Ballon d’Or winner for the second consecutive year, celebrating a season of unparalleled success.The 26-year-old was instrumental in Barcelona’s historic quadruple win, which saw the club secure Liga F, the Champions League, the Supercopa, and the Copa de la Reina.With a career-high 19 goals across all competitions, Bonmati emerged as a key player, driving both club and country achievements.She was pivotal in Spain’s first-ever Women’s Nations League triumph, scoring four goals, including one in their decisive 2-0 victory over France in the final.Grateful for the honour, Bonmati shared…

In a glittering ceremony in Paris, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, Rodri, claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or, crowning a year marked by club and international triumphs.His contributions were pivotal, leading Manchester City to the Premier League title and Spain to Euro 2024 victory, cementing his place as one of the finest players in the game.On crutches due to a recent ACL injury, Rodri was assisted onto the stage by Didier Drogba, where he raised the prestigious trophy, visibly moved.In a heartfelt acceptance speech delivered in Spanish, he reflected on the significance of the award for his family and his country.“This is…