Iliya Damagum Takes Over As PDP Chair, As Ayu Steps Aside
The Deputy National Chairman, (North) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Iliya Damagu has replaced Senator Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of the party after the embattled Ayu stepped outside. Damagum is expected to take office as the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, pending the determination of the case in court. Africa […]
1.8 Million Passport Booklets Were Produced In 2022 — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday revealed that it produced 1.8 million passport booklets in 2022 to meet the rising demands of Nigerians who needed them for several reasons. This is as it re-emphasised its commitment to finding solutions to the challenges encountered by Nigerians in applying for and obtaining the Nigerian Passport, through […]
2023 Elections: How God Saved APC From Defeat — Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate and aspiring Senate President, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday asserted that it was God that saved the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the just concluded elections, declaring that the quarrel in the party before the election was too much. Senator Kalu made this known while briefing State House […]
Ex-Crypto Chief Arraigned For Bribing Chinese Officials
Prosecutors in the United States have put forward a new indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing the founder of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange of conspiring to bribe Chinese government officials with $40m worth of payments. Bankman-Fried was accused by US prosecutors in Manhattan of ordering the payment to be made in order to defrost accounts […]
Russia Test-Fires Supersonic Missiles At Target Japan Sea
Russia’s navy on Tuesday morning test-fired supersonic antiship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan, the Russian defence ministry has revealed. The ministry on Tuesday disclosed that two ships launched a missile attack on a simulated enemy warship located about 100km (62 miles) away. Two Moskit supersonic cruise missiles that have conventional […]
Planned Strike: Ngige, Emefiele, NLC Hold Key Meeting
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has taken steps to avert the impending nationwide strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), billed to commence on Wednesday (Tomorrow). The labour union had threatened to embark on nationwide industrial action if the cash crunch, fuel scarcity, and electricity tariff increase were not addressed. In response […]
Ex-British PM, Johnson, Calls For Stronger UK, Nigeria Ties
A former prime minister of Britain, Boris Johnson, has called on the Nigerian government to deepen its ties with the United Kingdom. According to him, Nigeria is blessed with all the natural and human resources needed to attain desired prosperity. ‘We could do much more in terms of investments, trade, and several other sectors to […]
Chairmanship: PDP Crisis Worsens As Court Restrains Ayu
A High Court in Benue State has granted an interim order restraining Iyorchia Ayu from parading himself as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pending the determination of the substantive suit which has been adjourned to the 17th of April, 2023, for hearing. The presiding judge, W.I Kpochi gave the order, on Monday while […]
Elections: Election Riggers Will Be Prosecuted At ICC – Utomi
Prof. Pat Utomi who is the convener of the Big Tent for Obi/Datti Movement in Nigeria has raised the alarm that the country was descending into a fascist state, following the outcome of the just-concluded 2023 presidential/National Assembly, and governorship/State House of Assembly elections held on February 25 and March 18 respectively. He pointed out […]
Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of ‘Radiation Blackmail’
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday informed the head of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station could not be guaranteed while the facility was occupied by Russian forces as part of what he described as Moscow’s ‘radiation blackmail’. Zelenksyy held meetings with IAEA […]
Create Space For Wike In Your Govt, Umahi Urges Tinubu
The governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, to work towards integrating Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, into his government when he comes to power. Umahi made this known on Monday while speaking during the commissioning of the remodeled Community Secondary school, in Obio-Akpor local government area, Rivers State. […]
Moves To Stifle Press Freedom, Unacceptable — US Embassy
The United States Embassy in Abuja has come out to emphasise on the need for industry-wide engagement with media professionals with views of setting up a structure for countering misinformation in Nigeria, however insisting that media freedom must be sacrosanct. Mr. Adnan Siddiqi who is the Public Affairs Counselor in the American Embassy made this […]