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President Bola Tinubu on Monday, December 23, defended his decision to maintain a 48-member cabinet, dismissing criticisms that it is “bloated” and emphasizing the need for efficiency in governance.   “I am not ready to shrink the size of my cabinet,” Tinubu stated during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. He argued that “efficiency” guided his …

A 38-year-old man identified as Bill Jallah has stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Princess Zuo, to death in Liberia.    Witnesses detailed that the incident occurred late Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at a local Entertainment Center in Paynesville.    It was gathered that the attack occurred after Zuo refused to reconcile with him.    Further reports indicated that the relationship between …

President Bola Tinubu stated he has no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy during his first presidential media chat on Monday, December 24.    Tinubu emphasized that the subsidy was detrimental to Nigeria’s economic future, describing it as an unsustainable expenditure.   “Nigeria was spending its future and was not investing,” Tinubu said. “We were spending the fortune of our …

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a corps member, Ojo Caleb Temidayo.      It was gathered that the corps member serving in Owerri, Imo State, was kidnapped while traveling to his hometown, Ogotun Ekiti, Ekiti State, for Christmas celebrations.     A family member, Ojo Johnpaul Kolawole, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Sunday, December 22, 2024, said …

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak were spotted together in Aspen on Sunday night, igniting speculation about a potential romance.    The duo dined at the upscale Catch Steak restaurant, holding hands as they made their way inside, with Anderson putting his arm around Mariah’s waist and helping her through the door.     The sighting, complete with their broad smiles …

At least 94 people have been k!lled in Mozambique following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, which swept across the country with powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The cyclone, characterized by winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and 250 mm of rainfall in its first 24 hours, struck on December 15, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.   …

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday evening, naming Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister this year in an effort to steer the country out of its ongoing political crisis. The announcement follows months of turmoil in France’s second-largest EU economy, marked by parliamentary deadlock and contentious governance challenges.   The new cabinet sees former prime …

The constitutional crisis in Edo State escalated on Monday, December 23, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their decision to suspend all 18 local government chairmen, despite a court ruling declaring the suspension null and void.   On Friday, December 20, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of the Edo High Court issued a mandatory …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public advisory on Lassa fever, highlighting its continued threat as a significant public health concern. Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC’s Director General, addressed newsmen on Monday in Abuja, urging Nigerians to adopt preventive measures amid a rise in cases during the peak transmission season.   Idris described Lassa fever …

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended its Warri-Itakpe train service following a minor derailment at the Okpara station in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday, left passengers stranded overnight.   In a statement issued on Monday, December 23, Yakub Mahmood, the NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, …