ECOWAS Should Oppose Factors Fueling Disunity, Says Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian President, has hammered on the imperative of ECOWAS member countries to consolidating their bonds, fortify alliances, and stand firm against divisive influences. Addressing the commencement of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, Tinubu, in his capacity as the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasized […]
Falana Urges NANS To Defend Students, Not Govt Interests
Human rights campaigner, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, expressed concern yesterday about the National Association of Nigerian Students’ (NANS) current leadership, suggesting they have departed from the union’s founding ethos to serve as a mouthpiece for the government. Falana made these remarks during the inaugural session of The Yinka Odumakin Inter-faculty Debate and Public Lecture, organized […]
UN Rights Council Mulls Pause In Arms Sales To Israel
The UN Human Rights Council convened on Friday to discuss the possibility of urging a cessation of weapon transactions with Israel, amid its conflict in Gaza, resulting in over 33,000 fatalities, predominantly among non-combatants. Should the text be approved, it would signify a historic moment, as it would be the inaugural instance of the United […]
Reps Minority: Electricity Tariff Hike Insensitive, Callous
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has denounced the recent surge in electricity rates nationwide, branding the move by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as callous, heartless, and malevolent. Kingsley Chinda, the caucus leader, underscored in a statement issued from Abuja on Friday that the sudden escalation, adding to the already heavy burden on […]
Why Israel Is ‘Losing PR War’ In Gaza – Trump
A former President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued a warning that Israel is “losing the PR war” in Gaza because of the flood of distressing images coming out of the enclave. In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, Trump criticized Israel for releasing the “most heinous” and “most […]
Rivers Crisis: PDP Caretaker List Fake, Can’t Stand – Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has described the purported list of the Caretaker Committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the State, circulating in the national and social media as fake. Governor Fubara stated that the list was fabricated by individuals seeking cheap publicity and causing unrest. He emphasized that their […]
“Brace For Heat Stress,” NiMet Warns Nigerians
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has cautioned Nigerians warning them of likely heat stress across the country in the coming days and weeks. In a weather alert accompanied by a pictorial representation of the map of the country marked with five different colours, the agency indicated the degree of the heat stress. Kano, Gombe, Sokoto, […]
Budget Padding: I Didn’t Suspend Ningi, Akpabio Insists
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has declared that he was not responsible for the suspension of Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, over allegations of budget padding contrary to speculations in some quatres. Ningi, through his lawyer Femi Falana, has requested the suspension imposed on him to be lifted. Ningi warned that if […]
We Recorded 141 Terror Cases, 214 Kidnappings In 8 Weeks – IG
The Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, Olukayode Egbetokun has revealed that 141 terror cases, 214 kidnappings and 537 homicide cases were reported to the police in the last eight weeks. Egbetokun reported that law enforcement arrested 3,685 suspects for various crimes, and rescued 401 kidnap victims. Egbetokun said on Thursday this while fielding questions […]
Biden Pushes Netanyahu To Protect Civilians In Gaza
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has mounted pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement “specific, concrete and measurable” steps that will be aimed at protecting civilians and aid workers in Gaza, the White House said after a phone call between the two leaders. The call was the first direct communication […]
Crane Collapse Kills Construction Worker In Florida
One person died and three were injured when a crane part fell from a building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Africa Today News, New York reports. Crews were increasing the crane’s height when a section came loose. Pictures show a metal structure fell on a car crossing a bridge, crushing its front. A construction worker […]
South Africa’s Parliament Speaker Charged With Corruption
The Speaker of the South African, Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has been charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering, Africa Today News, New York reports. The 67-year-old appeared in court after surrendering herself to the police station yesterday morning. Her arraignment followed her resignation due to an investigation into alleged corruption during […]