Former President Obasanjo Reaffirms Nonpartisan Stance
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo reaffirmed his nonpartisan stance on Thursday while honoring Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, the former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for his longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s development. Obasanjo, alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, celebrated Ugochukwu’s 80th birthday, recognizing him as a dedicated ally in the pursuit of national progress. […]
Okonjo-Iweala Secures Uncontested Second Term as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s prominent former finance minister, is set to continue as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term, as no other candidates emerged by the nomination deadline. The WTO confirmed her reappointment on Saturday, with a statement reading, “Nominations for Director-General closed; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as sole candidate.” Chair […]
MC Oluomo Elected NURTW President, Calls for Unity and Peace
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election, which took place on Saturday at the NURTW Zonal Secretariat in Osun State, saw MC Oluomo run unopposed. Delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participated in the […]
President Tinubu Heads to Riyadh for Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024. According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, the summit will focus on the Middle East’s ongoing crises, with particular emphasis on the Israel-Palestine conflict. President […]
Text Messaging Service Shuts Down Accounts Linked to Racist Messages, Cooperates with Law Enforcement
A text messaging service reported on Friday that it had identified “one or more” users allegedly responsible for sending racist text messages nationwide and promptly shut down the offending accounts. TextNow, a mobile provider that offers free phone numbers, confirmed to ABC News that it is cooperating with law enforcement and condemned the offensive messages […]
Princess Kate Returns to Public Duties for Remembrance Events Following Cancer Treatment
Princess Kate is resuming her public duties following her chemotherapy treatment, with plans to join Prince William and other members of the British royal family at two significant events this weekend: the annual Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that Kate will attend the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert […]
Gina McCarthy Calls Efforts to Roll Back Inflation Reduction Act a ‘Fool’s Errand,’ Citing Broad Economic Gains
Former White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy called any effort by the incoming Trump administration to roll back funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a “fool’s errand” in a call with U.S. climate leaders on Friday, where they outlined continued goals for climate progress. “We’ll do everything in our power to stop efforts […]
PDP’s Roadmap and New Institute Will Restore Nigeria’s Glory by 2027 – Gov. Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed strong confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s ability to “fix Nigeria and restore it to its former glory,” following the unveiling of the party’s roadmap and the inauguration of the Board of Governors for the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja […]
Civil Society Groups Demand Probe into Refineries Sabotage, NNPCL CEO’s Removal
A coalition of civil society organizations, the Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NICOCSO), has called for an immediate investigation into what it describes as deliberate “sabotage” aimed at hindering the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries. The group also demanded the removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
AGF Fagbemi Defends #EndBadGovernance Trial, Says No Law Prohibits Prosecuting Minors
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has responded to the controversy surrounding the arraignment of young #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors, on charges of treason. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the commissioning of Law Corridor’s new office and the presentation of a book on the Nigerian legal system, Fagbemi […]
