$460,000: Tinubu Was Not Indicted, Bamidele Tells Tribunal
Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Michael Bamidele yesterday maintained that there were no criminal charges against the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu in any United States court. Bamidele was called as a sole witness during the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The Senate Majority Leader insisted that a forfeiture order against the […]
Ghanaian Parliament Moves To Pass Anti-Gay Bill
The Ghanaian Parliament has thrown its weight behind a proposed amendment to an anti-gay bill that would criminalise identifying as LGBT and make it punishable by a three-year prison sentence. Africa Today News, New York reports that individuals who campaign for LGBT rights could also face up to 10 years in jail if the bill […]
₦2.3trn Education Tax Fund: Reps To Launch TETFUND Probe
An investigation into the alleged misuse of ₦2.3 trillion tertiary education tax by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) from 2011 to 2013 is set to be conducted by the House of Representatives. The plenary session of the House on Tuesday saw the resolution being passed following the adoption of a motion co-sponsored by Olusola […]
NNPC’s IPO Launch Plan Stalled
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has fallen behind schedule in commencing its initial public offering, failing to meet the set deadline. The quarterly report, released on Monday by the national oil company, highlighted the company’s failure to meet the deadline for its initial public offering. Following the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act […]
Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, Others Welcome New Police Chiefs
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations. He further highlighted that these postings were testaments to his unwavering commitment to fostering efficient policing, strengthening security measures, and safeguarding law and order throughout the country. As disclosed in the statement released on […]
Afenifere Dispute: Makinde Sets Up Reconciliation Plan
Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, in conjunction with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has embarked on a reconciliation initiative to address the rift within the organization. As discussions intensify regarding the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the group’s influential leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Reuben Fasoranti expressed divergent views, emphasising their individual standpoints. While expressing […]
Eze Ndigbo’s Terrorism Trial Postponed Over Lawyer’s Absence
The proceedings in the trial of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, on charges of terrorism, faced a delay on Tuesday at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, following the nonattendance of the defence counsel. The case was adjourned until July 5 by Justice Yetunde Adesanya. Nwajagu was taken into […]
We’re On Right Path To Success, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has expressed strong optimism about his administration’s ability to overcome challenges that confront the nation, stressing that Nigeria not only has the means to thrive but also has a responsibility to lead the rest of the African continent to success. In a statement by Special Adviser on Special Duties, […]
Russia Plotting ‘Dangerous Provocations’ – Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday informed his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that he was convinced that Russia was making plans for ‘dangerous provocations’ at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. His statement came barely 48 hours after Kyiv and Moscow traded accusations of preparing an incident at the plant, which is Europe’s largest. […]
APC Rejects Bamidele, Ndume, Others As Principal Officers
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has come out to reject the new leadership of the National Assembly which was announced on Tuesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Adamu, who labelled the report as a ‘rumour’ at a crucial meeting […]
We Concede Ministerial Appointment To Wike —Rivers APC Chiefs
Major stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strongly consider the former governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, in his Ministerial appointments. The stakeholders under the auspices of Amalgamated Bola Tinubu Campaign Council Rivers State, led by former Chief of Staff to the Rivers State […]
Japan Moves To Begin Release Of Controversial Fukushima Water
The government of Japan could begin releasing treated but still, radioactive water from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean as early as August after the United Nations nuclear watchdog gave the controversial plan the green light following a two-year review. Going by the greenlight, Japanese officials would be expected to […]