Republicans Defy Trump To Back Capitol Riot Probe
The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted, with Republican support, for a commission to investigate the Capitol riot. Thirty-five Republicans defied their party leaders and former President Donald Trump in siding with Democrats by 252-175 to establish the inquiry. Trump had urged Republicans to vote against the “Democrat trap”. The bill looks unlikely to […]
Nigeria:El-Rufai Backs Out Of Reconciliation Meeting With Labour
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has backed out of a scheduled meeting between the federal government, state officials as well as officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying none of the state officials will attend the meeting. The governor said he is yet to see evidence that the NLC is backing off from its […]
German FM Expresses ‘Solidarity’ With Israel, Calls For Ceasefire
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed his support for Israel as he visited Thursday, and called for a ceasefire between the Jewish state and the Gaza Strip’s Islamist rulers Hamas. “I came here to express my solidarity… Israel has the right to defend itself against this massive and unacceptable attack,” he said at joint news conference […]
Vaccines Effective Against Variants But Overseas Travel Not Safe – WHO
Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains “fragile” and international travel should be avoided, the World Health Organization’s Europe director warned on Thursday but stressed that authorised vaccines do work against variants of concern. “Right now, in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty, we need to continue to exercise caution, and rethink or […]
PDP Request The Reappointment Of Sacked Kaduna Workers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instructed the Kaduna State government to unconditional reinstate all workers sacked from the public service. The party said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Wednesday. The Secretary said that the PDP was shocked over alarming reports that the state government […]
Senate Plans To Interdict Payment Of Ransom To Kidnappers
A bill seeking to outlaw payment of ransom to abductors, kidnappers, and terrorists for the release of kidnapped persons has passed second reading at the Senate. This followed the adoption of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Francis Onyewuchi (PDP-Imo), during the plenary on Wednesday. The bill is […]
Federal Government Approves N8.8 Billion Augmentation For Kano Irrigation, Borno Water Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting on Wednesday, endorsed a total sum of N8.8 billion for the completion of the Bagwai irrigation project in Kano State and the Biu water supply project in Borno State. The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, told State House correspondents after the virtual FEC meeting presided by […]
Most COVID Restrictions End Today In NY And CT
Today is the day we have waited more than a year for, as most coronavirus restrictions are lifted across the Tri-State area. In New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, almost every business will return to 100 percent capacity. But there are some discrepancies between the states when it comes to mask mandates. In New York […]
France Reopens Bars And Restaurants as Lockdown Eases
Café and restaurant terraces have reopened in Paris after a shutdown of more than six months, as the country lifted certain coronavirus restrictions. Museums, theaters and cinemas are also reopening along with outside areas of eating and drinking establishments. The French government is lifting restrictions incrementally to stave off a resurgence of COVID-19. As part […]
Two INEC Offices Set Ablaze In Ebonyi State
Unidentified persons have set two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi State on fire, leading to severe damages to the buildings. The electoral body which shared details of the incident on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday morning explained that the affected buildings are in Ebonyi and Ezza North local government areas […]
