PDP Chieftain: Iyorchia Ayu Will Become A Hero If He Resigns
The South-West Forum of PDP Stakeholders for Justice says Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, the party’s National Chairman will become a hero if he willingly resigns in the interest of peace and electoral victory for the party. Recall that the PDP was hit by crisis after Alhaji Atiku Abubakar emerged as the party’s Presidential Candidate for the […]
Dr. Mamora: Women Inclusion In Governance Vital To Economic Devt.
Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Olorunimbe Mamora, and the president of, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) have canvassed active roles for women for Nigeria to develop economically. They communicated at APWEN’s 22 national conferences and an annual general meeting with the theme: “Just Energy Transmission: Enabler for Sustainable […]
Over 1,300 Arrests Reported As Russians Protest Military Mobilization
Russian authorities made more than 1,300 protest-related arrests on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated against President Vladimir Putin’s move to call up military reservists into the country’s armed forces, according to the independent Russian human rights group OVD-Info. Protests broke out in several Russian cities shortly after Putin declared a partial military mobilization on Wednesday, an escalation of […]
At UNGA, Biden Condemns Russia’s War On Ukraine As Putin Escalates Threats
U.S. President Joe Biden called out Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations, as the Russian leader significantly escalated war efforts and threatened nuclear retaliation. Speaking to the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) in New York Wednesday morning, Biden used most of his address to condemn Moscow. “Let us speak […]
Ukraine War: Zelensky Calls For ‘just punishment’ For Russia
Russia must face “just punishment” over its invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the UN General Assembly in New York. In a pre-recorded video, the Ukrainian leader called for the creation of a special war tribunal and detailed alleged war crimes by Russia. He also set out a “formula”, including more military support […]
Puerto Rico Struggles To Reach Areas Cut Off By Fiona, Hurricane Threatens Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona left dozens of families stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people four days after the storm smacked the U.S. territory, causing historic flooding. For now, government officials are working with religious groups, nonprofits and others braving landslides, thick mud and broken asphalt by foot […]
Trumps Inflated Net Worth By Billions, Says NY State Lawsuit
Donald Trump and three of his children have been hit with a fraud lawsuit after a New York investigation into their family company – the Trump Organization. It alleges that they lied “by billions” about the value of real estate in order to get loans and pay less tax. Prosecutors say the Trump Organization committed […]
Lawyer Petition Court To Declare Senator Ekweremadu Seat Vacant
Ogochukwu Onyema, an Enugu-based lawyer who hails from the senatorial district of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, a former Deputy Senate President, has petitioned the Federal High Court in Enugu to declare the constituency seat vacant. Ekweremadu is the serving senator from Enugu West constituency where the lawyer prayed the court to declare vacant over the lawmaker’s […]
Buhari Calls For Debt Cancellation At UNGA
President Muhammadu Buhari spoke to the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York yesterday in what appeared to be valedictory speech,. He called for the cancellation of debt for developing countries, noting that it poses “severe challenges” to the affected countries. On May 29 of the following year, when he must have completed his […]
Lawyer Threaten Legal Action On FG Over ‘Pọnmọ’ Ban
Monday Ubani, the head of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law, has threatened to file a lawsuit against the Federal Government if it bans cowhide, often known as “pọnmọ.” Ubani said this in a statement signed by him on Wednesday, noting that pọnmọ “is the most common delicacy that is mostly enjoyed […]
