2023 Presidency: Gov Fayemi Kicks Against Zoning
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said he is not in support of zoning. Fayemi stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics yesterday. The governor was reacting to various calls for Nigeria to have a president from the Southern part of the country in 2023. Fayemi said he understands why those who feel […]
Address High Cost of Living Now – Social Workers To Buhari
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) has urged President Muhamadu Buhari to make life better comfortable for Nigerians by urgently addressing the high cost of living and geometric inflation of prices of food items and other essential services in the country. They also appealed to Buhari to find ways of reducing the high price […]
Restructuring May Break Nigeria, Says Al-Mustapha
Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, has stated that restructuring may cause the breaking of Africa’s biggest nation if care is not taken. The retired Nigerian Army Major advised Nigerians not to allow politicians to decide restructuring of the country, saying that such would be dangerous and […]
‘UAE Witnesses Cyber Attacks After Israel’s Deal’
The United Arab Emirates has witnessed cyber attacks after entering a peace deal with Israel in August with Iran as possible suspect. This was made known by a statement by the Arab states cybersecurity head on Sunday saying the country was the target of cyber attacks after establishing formal ties with Israel. The UAE had […]
Iran To Raise Oil Exports If Sanction Is Eased – State Media
Iran is preparing to raise oil production and exportation if there is ease in U.S. sanction against them. Iran has instructed her oil ministry to prepare installations for production and sale of crude oil at full capacity within three months, ahead of a possible easing of U.S. sanctions after President-elect Joe Biden takes office on […]
Coal Mine Mishap In China’s Chongqing Claims 23 Lives
A Coal mine accident has claimed the life of twenty-three people after being trapped in a mine in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. This is the region’s second such accident in just over two months according to the report. The agency stated that the deceased were among 24 people […]
Ibezim Vs Araraume: Court To Declare Senator-Elect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained the Imo North Senate seat in the bye-election at the weekend. According to the returning officer, Hakeem Adigun, APC scored 36, 811 votes, while Emmanuel Okewulonu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 31, 903 votes. But the claimant of the seat will not be known, […]
Kogi Uncovers Dead, Retired Judicial Officials On Payroll
Some retired and dead staff of the Kogi State judiciary are still drawing monthly salaries and emoluments from the system. The Special Staff Verification Committee inaugurated by the Acting Chief Judge (Ag. CJ) of Kogi State, Justice Henry Olusiyi uncovered the sharp practices in the state judiciary. The chairman of the committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Alhassan […]
Buratai’s Coup Warning, Attempt To Divert Attention – Elders
Nigerian elders have dismissed the Chief of Army Staff’s warning to officers against coup attempts, stressing that the alarm was a ploy to divert the attention of Nigerians from the failures of service chiefs. The elders also advised the National Assembly to hold onto the 2021 Budget, until the President implements the resolution of the […]
Nigeria Records 310 New COVID-19 Infections, 68,937 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC ), has announced 310 new coronavirus infections in the country. The NCDC in a tweet via its Twitter account on Saturday said that confirmed coronavirus infections in Nigeria has risen to 68,937. According to the health agency, a total of 1,180 deaths have been recorded from the virus. […]
‘Israeli Forces Killed A Palestinian Teen In A Clash’
Israeli soldiers have on Friday allegedly shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian during stone-throwing clashes in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said. But in a swift reaction, the Israeli military said its forces had not used live fire during the clash. According to Palestinian Health Ministry, the teenager was said to have been hit […]
US Visa: Court Orders For Immediate DACA Programs Resumption
In a reprimand to President Donald Trump’s administration, a judge on Friday ordered the U.S. government to reopen to first-time applicants a program that protects from deportation and grants work permits to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who live in the United States unlawfully after arriving as children. The decision by U.S. District Judge Nicholas […]