Written by The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the recent remarks and subsequent retraction by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, over Nigeria’s rising debt profile. The opposition party described the Speaker’s backpedalling as a missed opportunity for courageous leadership. Naija News reports that the House of Representatives Speaker was … Continue reading “‘Don’t Deny The Truth, You Missed Opportunity’ – ADC Tackles Abbas”
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has said that the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was neither invited nor scheduled to speak at this year’s Archdiocesan Day/Odenigbo Lecture. Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah made the clarification on Tuesday while addressing the press. He condemned the misrepresentation of facts and outright falsehood on social … Continue reading “We Did Not Invite El-Rufai To Deliver Any Speech At Our Event – Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Clears Air”
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has revealed his desire to grow his family with his Nigerian wife, Priscilla Ojo. Naija News reports that this comes barely a month after they welcomed their first child. Priscilla, on her Instagram page, shared pictures from a pop-up store in Canada, where she was seen posing with her baby boy. … Continue reading “Our Son Needs Siblings ASAP – Juma Jux Tells Priscilla Ojo Weeks After Baby’s Birth”
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that more governors will defect to the party to strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. He stated this on Tuesday during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting of the APC in Bayelsa State, where the party formally endorsed Tinubu as its sole presidential … Continue reading “More Governors And Lawmakers Are On Their Way To APC – Yilwatda”
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has reacted to the constant flooding in Lagos, blaming it on the way residents dispose of refuse. Naija News reports that the actor, in a video posted on Instagram said most of the problems are caused by people throwing waste into gutters and blocking drainage channels. He recalled seeing similar acts … Continue reading “Residents Should Be Blamed For Flood Crisis In Lagos – Balogun”
The All Progressive Congress (APC), Bayelsa chapter, has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party announced the decision in a communique issued at the end of Tuesday’s APC 12th Expanded Stakeholders Meeting in Yenagoa. APC attributed the endorsement to the Tinubu administration’s transformative projects … Continue reading “Bayelsa APC Endorses Tinubu As Sole Candidate For 2027 Election”
Dear Fairygodmentor, I want to become a better mentor to my team, especially the younger Black professionals. How can I support them in their growth?– Mentorship Matters Dear Mentorship Matters, I can’t tell you how much I love this letter! Another Fairygodmentor® in the making! Of course, I’m going to share as much as my … Continue reading “Be the GPS, Not the Driver: Mentoring Black Professionals The Right Way”
New research reveals that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to a decline in entry-level jobs, a trend could upend the traditional notion of climbing the career ladder toward the American dream. A recent study of major public tech companies and growing venture-backed startups conducted between 2019 and 2024 by SignalFire, found a 50% drop … Continue reading “Entry-Level Job Openings Drop As AI Reshapes The Traditional Career Ladder”
How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community Adrian Izaguirre grew up in Houston’s South Park neighborhood, a historically low-income community tucked between Interstates 610 and 45, south of downtown. He still calls that place home. For years, he has seen his neighbors struggle to find affordable housing and access to quality … Continue reading “Voters In One Houston Community Face Uncertainty From Texas Redistricting”
As more companies begin to implement strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates, some experts say it’s a clever way to intentionally lay off people without formal terminations. As Business Insider reports, employees who voluntarily quit are ineligible to collect severance and health benefits that laid-off workers usually get. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive … Continue reading “How Return-To-Office Mandates Help Companies Avoid Layoffs And Severance Packages”