Tinubu Appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has named Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. By designating Ogunjimi […]
VP Shettima Criticizes Kemi Badenoch Over Remarks on Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has responded to remarks made by Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, describing them as disparaging toward Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja, Shettima expressed both pride in Badenoch’s achievements and disappointment in her comments about […]
Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial Amid International Scrutiny and Gaza Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, marking the first time a sitting Israeli leader has testified as a criminal defendant. The proceedings, expected to last weeks, add to the embattled leader’s mounting challenges as he faces an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes and continues […]
Syrian Rebel Leader Vows Accountability for Assad-Era War Crimes
Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared on Monday that his forces will ensure accountability for alleged war criminals and torturers from the regime of toppled President Bashar Assad. Jolani, whose real name is Ahmed al-Sharaa, leads the most prominent faction among the rebel groups that overthrew Assad’s government […]
Daniel Penny Acquitted in Jordan Neely Subway Chokehold Death
Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who died following a chokehold incident on a New York City subway. After deliberating for more than 24 hours over five days, the jury reached its verdict, prompting an emotional and chaotic scene in the courtroom. As the […]
Suspect Charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder Awaits Extradition to New York
Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a court docket filed Monday in New York. Additional charges include possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, and possession of a forged instrument. The forged instrument charge pertains to a […]
South-East Senate Caucus Backs Tinubu’s Tax Bills, Calls for Wider Consultations
The South-East caucus in the Senate has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills but emphasized the need for broader consultations with stakeholders in the region. Addressing reporters after a caucus meeting in Abuja on Monday, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the caucus leader, stated that the lawmakers were not opposed to the bills […]
PDP Congratulates Ghana on Election Victory, Predicts APC Defeat in 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the people of Ghana on the successful victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7 presidential election, calling it a symbol of the triumph of the people’s power over oppressive governance. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the […]
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria from December 10-12
Germany’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is set to arrive in Nigeria today, December 10, 2024, for a three-day visit that will last until December 12, 2024, as announced by the German Embassy. During his stay in Abuja, President Steinmeier will hold discussions with Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the President of the Economic Community of […]
Obasanjo: Tackling Corruption Must Start from the Top
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized that the most effective way to combat corruption in government is by starting at the top. Speaking on Sunday during the Boiling Point Arena program hosted by a private radio station in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo underscored the importance of strong leadership and systemic continuity in addressing corruption. “The best […]
