FCTA Eyes Partnership With Israel On Agriculture, Security
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has indicated a keen interest in establishing alliances with Israel, with a particular focus on agriculture and bolstering security in the nation’s capital. Wike shared this during a courtesy visit by Mr. Michael Freeman, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, to the Minister’s office in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike […]
Sunak Set To Launch UK Election Campaign
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is gearing up to launch Britain’s next general election campaign this Wednesday, wrapping up the annual conference of the ruling Conservative party with his much-anticipated keynote speech. The UK’s leader is up against a daunting challenge as he endeavours to rally his embattled Conservative party for victory in the […]
Putin To Visit Kyrgyzstan: 1st Trip Abroad Since ICC Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to visit Kyrgyzstan in the upcoming week, according to statements from authorities in the Central Asian nation. This visit carries particular significance as it is Putin’s first trip abroad following the issuance of an arrest warrant for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Since the issuance of the […]
Deputy Speaker Threatens Rep Member With Suspension
Solomon Bob, a member of the House Of Representatives (PDP, Rivers) is faced with a possible suspension following a heated verbal exchange with Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu during Tuesday’s House of Representatives plenary session. Kalu and Bob, a respected member, found themselves in an altercation during the discussion of a motion regarding Nigeria’s Independence Day […]
Senate Restricts First-Timers From Senate President Role
The Senate, on Tuesday, revised its regulations, introducing a restriction that prevents first-term senators from competing for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions. The amendment to Section 2(1)(2) and (3) followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, titled, ‘Amendment to the Standing Orders of the Senate Pursuant to Order 109 of […]
22 Perish in Niger Boat Accident; Search Recovers 6 Bodies
A devastating boat mishap in Niger State reportedly claimed the lives of at least 22 persons onboard, on Monday. On Monday morning, tragedy struck as the victims, en route from Kasabu village in Niger State’s Agwara Local Government Area to Yauri in Kebbi State, saw their boat capsize amid a downpour and strong winds. As […]
‘We’ve Hit Our Limit’ – NYC Mayor To Asylum Seekers
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, on Tuesday, revealed his upcoming trip to Latin America, where he intends to discourage people from seeking asylum in the city due to the substantial surge of migrants, which has placed immense pressure on the city’s shelter system and financial resources. In the coming week, the Democratic mayor […]
Retired Benue Jurist’s Killing: Gang Members Speak Out
A gang of four members has confessed to the brutal killing of Justice Margaret Igbeta, the former President of the Benue State Customary Court of Appeal, citing disputes over estate ownership and inheritance as their motive. Late in August, the police stumbled upon the decaying corpse of Justice Igbeta in her residence at No. 1, […]
Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty To 3 Federal Gun Charges
The matter is now headed towards a potential trial in 2024 when his father is running for reelection after Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday to three federal guns charges that were brought after his original agreement broke down. Africa Today News, New York reports that President Joe Biden’s son is being […]
₦100B CNG Buses: Senate Warns Tinubu Against Illegal Spending
The Nigerian Senate has sent a warning to President Bola Tinubu against illegal spending while also advising him to seek a supplementary budget for its Compressed Natural Gas initiative which his government is trying to put together. The Senate through its Committee on Gas, led by Senator Jarigbe Jarigbe, called on the executive arm of […]
How 23 Oil Blocks Failed To Produce Crude, FG Laments
The Federal Government of Nigeria has come out to lament to that no fewer than 23 oil blocks managed by both international and local oil companies, which are under crude oil Production Sharing Contracts with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has so far failed to produce crude or were inactive. This was made known […]
Fraud Case: US Judge Okays Gag Order On Donald Trump
Justice Arthur Engoron who is the judge in charge of the civil fraud trial involving Donald Trump on Tuesday imposed a gag order on the former U.S. President and others in the case. The order came against the backdrop of Trump’s attack in the social media on the judge’s top law clerk. Justice Engoron of […]