WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Director-General Denies Loan Claims Made by Biafra Separatist Leader
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has firmly dismissed allegations made by Simon Ekpa, a leader of the Biafra separatist movement. Ekpa claimed that she facilitated a $57.5 billion loan from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE). In a […]
Goodluck Jonathan to Lead African Union Election Mission to Botswana
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is preparing to depart Nigeria for Gaborone, where he will spearhead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for Botswana’s general elections scheduled for October 30. In this capacity, Jonathan will be joined by a distinguished group of leaders, including members of the African Union Permanent Representative Committee, the Pan African […]
Defense Minister Calls for Urgent Capture of Notorious Bandit Leader Turji
Defense Minister Badaru Abubakar has directed the troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to swiftly apprehend notorious bandit leader Bello Turji Kachalla, known simply as Turji. The order was issued during his visit to Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, where he addressed soldiers at the One Brigade Headquarters. During his visit, Abubakar was welcomed by […]
Ex-Minister Shittu Backs Oduwole, Urges Rigorous Nominee Screening Amid Cabinet Changes
Former Minister of Communication Adebayo Shittu has voiced strong support for Jumoke Oduwole, the newly appointed Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, among the seven ministers recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, Shittu expressed his belief that the five ministers removed from their positions should not be […]
Anambra APC Leaders Criticize Appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as Minister-Designate
All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Anambra State have strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s choice to appoint Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate, calling it an “anti-party action” that risks weakening party loyalty. During an emergency meeting on Thursday in Awka, the APC leaders questioned the president’s decision to appoint Ojukwu without consulting the party’s […]
Turkey Launches Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria After Deadly Attack Near Ankara Linked to PKK
Turkey’s government announced that its military launched airstrikes on Wednesday night targeting sites in Iraq and Syria connected to the Kurdish militant group PKK, following an attack near Ankara that left at least five people dead. Footage from the earlier attack showed at least two individuals opening fire near the entrance of Turkish Aerospace Industries […]
Virginia Election Official Debunks Elon Musk’s False Claim Amid Growing Misinformation Battle
On a recent Sunday night in Virginia, Henrico County Registrar Mark Coakley was waiting for the delayed Cowboys-Steelers NFL game to start when he came across a troubling post on X (formerly known as Twitter). The post came from the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, a vocal Trump supporter, who had reshared a tweet from 2023 […]
Commonwealth Leaders Push for Reparatory Justice Talks, Defying UK Stance on Slavery Legacy
Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to challenge the UK by agreeing on a plan to address reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, despite opposition from Downing Street. The upcoming summit of the 56 Commonwealth nations, set to begin in Samoa on Friday, is not expected to officially include reparations on its agenda, according to […]
Gov. Umo Eno Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state government employees. The governor has also established an implementation committee tasked with ensuring the smooth execution of the new wage package. The committee is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, and has been given […]
Governor Seyi Makinde Confident PDP Will Win Ondo Governorship Election
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will secure victory in the upcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. His statement was made in response to comments by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, who predicted that the APC would soon dominate […]
