Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, was sentenced to an unconditional discharge on Friday for covering up hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The decision spared him prison time or fines despite his conviction in May 2024 on 34 counts of falsifying business records, which carried potential jail time. In presiding over the case, New York Judge Juan Merchan described the circumstances as unprecedented. “Never before has this court been presented with such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances,” Merchan said. “The only lawful sentence that permits entry of a judgment of conviction without encroaching…
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will tomorrow flag off the third phase of pension payments, amounting to N5 billion, to alleviate the suffering of retirees caused by the immediate past administration. Since assuming office, the current administration has settled N11 billion out of the unpaid backlog of N43 billion in outstanding pension benefits through two earlier phases. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was disclosed that the flag-off ceremony would take place at the Kano Government House. ALSO READ Yusuf emerges SME Governor of the Year 2024, bags MAKIA modernisation award The…
In a troubling development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is embroiled in a significant scandal involving the disappearance of substantial amounts of cash and valuables from its Lagos Zonal Command. Credible sources have informed PRNigeria that between $350,000 and $400,000, along with expensive jewellery and other high-value items, have reportedly gone missing. This alarming revelation comes just days after the EFCC dismissed 27 officials due to misconduct and fraudulent activities, raising serious questions about accountability and oversight within the agency. The dismissals, announced on Monday, were based on recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and were ratified…
Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Babafemi Ojudu, has revealed the intricate details of how he orchestrated the impeachment of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose with the backing of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Speaking on Edmund Obilo’s podcast, State Affairs, he disclosed: “I plotted and scripted the impeachment of Fayose in Ekiti. I used Obasanjo, and when he realized it, he fought back against me. “I had an agreement and signed that Fayose should be impeached but make sure his deputy is not. I took all the lawmakers to Lagos, where I kept them in…
LakeWhyte Communications has conferred the Best Governor on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) for 2024 on Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. A statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa on Wednesday, said the prestigious award recognizes Governor Yusuf’s remarkable strides in women and youth empowerment initiatives in Kano State. The SME Development-endorsed communications firm highlighted the governor’s exceptional investments in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and his efforts to reposition Kano as a hub of trade and commerce. The award was presented during the flag-off of a women empowerment program at the Government House. While…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that Lagos State is the biggest loser in the ongoing tax reform efforts. Oyedele stated this during an appearance on Arise TV while addressing complaints that had trailed the tax reform policy by President Bola Tinubu. He explained that the committee’s proposals on Value Added Tax (VAT) were designed to benefit all regions of the country. According to him, “Lagos is the biggest loser in the reform bill because most companies headquartered in the state currently remit their VAT there due to their centralised…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned recent inflammatory remarks made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, against Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Atiku described the statements, including a claim that Obi had “crossed the line,” as a dangerous affront to Nigeria’s democratic principles. In a tweet on his X handle @Atiku, Atiku highlighted the worrisome implications of Morka’s comments, emphasizing that they reflect a broader pattern of authoritarian tendencies by the current administration. He criticized the use of threatening language against Obi, arguing that it undermines the essential democratic values of free speech and…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the end of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States, marking a significant shift in its content moderation strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the decision as part of a broader effort to promote free expression and reduce censorship on its platforms. The move will replace the current fact-checking system with a community-driven model, allowing users to add contextual information to posts they deem misleading. This approach is designed to foster collaborative content moderation, empowering the platform’s global user base to collectively address misinformation. Zuckerberg acknowledged that the previous system…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, has assured Ghanaians that President John Mahama would bring the required positive change in the country. According to Tinubu, the swearing-in ceremony was a celebration of democracy in Africa. He commended former President Nana Akufo-Addo for the seamless transition of power to the incumbent. Nigeria’s leader assured of his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Ghana across all sectors and other African countries. Read full statement “It is always good when a friend and brother can visit the home of a close neighbour to celebrate his success and progress with him. “We celebrate African Democracy today…
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