Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet

…Israeli forces raid Jalazone refugee camp in West Bank, two dead, says Palestinian health ministry …Biden, European leaders issue joint statement supporting Israel, calling to protect civilians …Second aid convoy reaches Gaza …Fears grow that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand as ground offensive looms Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Senate to make electronic transmission of results mandatory in 2027 polls, introduce diaspora voting

The Senate is calling for the unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve efficiency of the electoral body. In a communiqué issued at the end of its retreat in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa-Ibom State, the Senate also resolved to make electronic transmission of results mandatory from the next general elections in 2027, including … [Read more…]

SE PDP drums support for Imo Guber candidate, Anyanwu; adopts Udeh-Okoye as consensus candidate for party National Secretary

Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-East Zone, has drummed support for Senator Samuel Anyanwu, governorship candidate of the PDP in the election, calling on members in the state to sheathe their swords and work together for the victory of the party. The call, which was … [Read more…]

Supreme Court Fixes Oct 23 To Hear Obi, Atiku’s Appeal Against Tinubu [See List of Judges]

The Supreme Court has officially announced Monday, 23 of October 2023 as the day it will hear the appeal lodged by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party–LP, Mr Peter against the tribunal judgement that affirmed President Tinubu’s victory in the last election. The Supreme Court has also fixed same Monday, October 23 for hearing … [Read more…]

PRESS RELEASE: Southeast security, economy, release of Nnamdi Kanu form part of meeting of Ohanaeze leaders

A meeting of a select leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Northern Zone was held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the residence of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Chief Engr.  Dr.  Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu; CFR (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo). The President General gave a progress report on the following activities; 1. (a). Global Restructuring of Ohanaeze Ndigbo … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Tinubu Drops NBC DG, NAN MD, NTA DG, Others; Appoints Replacements

President Bola Tinubu has sacked the heads of some government agencies under the Ministry of Information. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, announced this in a statement on Thursday. Those newly appointed heads of agencies are: (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) … [Read more…]

We will commence integrity test on buildings, bridges across the country – Uche Nnaji

The Federal government says it would soon assemble all relevant stakeholders in building and construction sector to test the integrity of all major bridges and buildings across the country. The minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji stated this on Wednesday, during a facility visit of the Abuja office of the Nigerian Building … [Read more…]

Gumi says Wike should go; decries absence of North in main security architecture; says ‘There is an agenda’

A popular cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has accused the Tinubu administration of planning to get eight years, vowing that they will not succeed. Although he did not specifically mention the president’s name in the video, which has gone viral, it was clear that the cleric was referring to Tinubu. Gumi also said  the Muslim-Muslim … [Read more…]

Senate President Akpabio Affirms Senate’s Unity After Meeting Tinubu

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio says the Nigerian Senate is working in one accord despite varying perspectives among some members of the senate. Akpabio asserts that their commitment remains in the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration through legislative and oversight functions to ensure the President’s success and advance the progress of the nation He … [Read more…]

Atiku Asks Supreme Court To Jettison Technicality, Grant Leave To Tender Fresh Evidence Against Tinubu On Alleged Forgery

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, has again asked the Supreme Court to jettison technicality and grant his application for leave to tender fresh and additional evidence to support his claim that President Bola Tinubu, submitted forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission … [Read more…]

Naira declines further despite CBN’s policy reversal, as MAN warns against lifting of forex ban on 43 items

Naira closed at N848.12 to the dollar on Tuesday, October 17, at the official window days after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reversed its policy on 43 items to save the country’s currency from further decline. The CBN had, on Thursday, October 12, announced, among other policy issues, the lifting of foreign exchange (FX) restrictions hitherto … [Read more…]