Erin O’Toole: Canada’s Conservatives Oust Party Leader
Canada’s Conservative MPs have voted to oust Erin O’Toole as party leader after only 18 months in the job. On Wednesday, 73 of the 118 Conservative parliamentarians voted to replace the man who led the party to defeat in last year’s election. The Ontario Tory, who is widely viewed as a moderate, was accused of […]
Ukraine Tensions: Russia Condemns Destructive US Troop Increase In Europe
Russia has condemned a US decision to send extra troops to Europe to support its allies amid continuing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moscow said it was a “destructive” step which heightened tension and reduced the scope for a political solution. The Pentagon said 2,000 US troops would be sent from North Carolina […]
Hanifa: Magistrate Refers Case To High Court; Adjourns Until February 9
The criminal trial of Abdulmalik Tanko and two other accomplices over the alleged murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, a pupil of Nobel Kids Academy and North West Preparatory school, was adjourned till February 9 by a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano on Wednesday. Tanko, Hashimu Isyaku, 37, and Fatima Musa, 26, are charged with four […]
President Buhari To Attend African Union Summit In Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Thursday for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, for an African Union summit. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, the President would attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government. He disclosed that the theme of […]
Senate Confirms Six Nominee To Serve As National Commissioners For NEC, REC
The Senate confirmed the nomination of six persons to serve as National Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday. Also, the nomination of one person as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the electoral umpire was confirmed. The confirmation followed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of the persons, who sent their names to […]
Malami Fined ₦200,000 By Court For Delaying Nnamdi Kanu’s Co-defendants Trial
Justice Binta Nyako fined the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, ₦200,000 on Wednesday for delaying the trial of four co-defendants of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on treasonable felony charges. In her judgment, Justice Nyako ordered that Malami pay each of the defendants ₦50,000 for the inconveniences they have […]
Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From ‘The View’ Over Holocaust Comments
Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from “The View” for two weeks over comments she made on Monday’s show about the Holocaust. “Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of […]
Ukraine Tensions: US Trying To Draw Russia Into War, Putin Says
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine. He said America’s goal was to use a confrontation as a pretext to impose more sanctions on Russia. Mr Putin also said the US was ignoring Russia’s concerns about the European expansion of Nato – the […]
Attempted Coup In Guinea-Bissau Sends Jitters Across Africa
There was apprehension in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau and across Africa on Tuesday over a possible military take-over as sporadic gunshots were heard near a compound where the nation’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo was presiding over a cabinet meeting. According to agency reports, possible casualties were unclear. The resurgence of military coups on the […]
Many Dead In Guinea Bissau Coup Attempt But Calm Restored, President Says
The president of Guinea-Bissau has said he survived a coup attempt after being under heavy gunfire for five hours. Umaro Cissoko Embaló said the attackers tried to kill him and his entire cabinet at the government palace. He said many others had been killed in the fighting on both sides, but that he did not […]
