Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro Minister to Replace Yilwatda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro for a ministerial position in his cabinet. The nomination, announced on Tuesday, October 21, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, is to fill the vacancy created by Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s election as National Chairman of the All Progressives […]
Kanu’s Lawyer, Brother, 11 Others Remanded Over Abuja Protest
A magistrate court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ejimakor was arrested by police on Monday after joining protesters demanding Kanu’s release. The IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State […]
Court Nullifies Ebonyi LG Elections, Declares Exercise Unconstitutional
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has nullified the local government and councillorship elections that produced the current council chairmen in the state, describing the exercise as unconstitutional. The court, presided over by Justice Hillary Oshomah, on Tuesday, voided the elections conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) in July […]
Senate Passes Bill Imposing Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually defiling a minor. Under the new legislation, both men and women convicted of engaging in sexual intercourse with a child will face life imprisonment without the option of a fine. While leading the debate on the bill, Senator Adams […]
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Marking a Historic Shift in Nation’s Politics
Japan has entered a new political era with the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, breaking a centuries-old barrier in a country long dominated by male leadership. The 64-year-old hardline conservative, known for her unflinching discipline and nationalist convictions, was formally elected by parliament on Tuesday, following weeks of political upheaval […]
Chicago and Illinois Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment
Attorneys representing the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to uphold a lower court order preventing the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago, accusing the administration of distorting the facts to justify federal intervention. In a legal brief filed ahead of a […]
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Prison Term Over Libyan Campaign Financing Scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds allegedly provided by Muammar Gaddafi, the late Libyan dictator. The development marks a historic first — the only time since World War II leader Philippe Pétain’s 1945 treason conviction that […]
Nationwide Strike Looms as NLC Issues Four-Week Ultimatum to FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations with unions in the tertiary education sector or face a nationwide industrial action involving all affiliate unions. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, announced the decision on Monday after an extensive meeting with representatives of university and […]
APC Backs Defecting Governors, Insists Their Action Is Constitutional
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the recent wave of defections by state governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold, insisting that the moves are within their constitutional rights and pose no threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Barr. Felix Morka, the APC’s National […]
Aviation Sector on Edge as NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike
Nigeria’s aviation sector may face major disruptions starting today as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) embark on an indefinite strike over poor wages and the non-implementation of their Conditions of Service (CoS). The strike, jointly declared by key aviation unions, is expected to ground weather observation and reporting services nationwide operations that are […]
