EFCC Detains Ex-Delta Governor Okowa Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Diversion
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion from the 13 percent derivation fund between 2015 and 2023. Sources indicate that Okowa was taken into custody on Monday, November 4, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after he reported to the […]
Maia Sandu Wins Second Term in Moldova’s Pivotal Election, Pledges Unity Amid Tensions Between Europe and Russia
Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has secured a second term following a tightly contested election run-off, viewed as a pivotal choice between European integration and alignment with Russia. With the majority of votes counted, Sandu emerged victorious with 55% support. In a late-night address, she pledged to serve all Moldovans as president. Her opponent, Alexandr […]
NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike as Government Pledges Partial Salary Release
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have suspended their indefinite strike for one month, beginning Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The decision follows the government’s partial commitment to address their demands for unpaid salaries. In a joint statement signed by NASU General Secretary […]
Presidency Criticizes Atiku’s Economic Stance, Defends Tinubu’s Swift Reforms
The presidency has issued a strong rebuke of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent economic proposals, claiming that his approach would have exacerbated Nigeria’s economic woes if he were in power. The response, delivered by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, came after Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, […]
Dangote Refinery Rejects Claims of Higher Fuel Prices, Defends Competitive Rates
Dangote Refinery has responded to allegations from some marketers that imported premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petroleum, is cheaper than the fuel produced at its facility. The Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) claimed that purchasing fuel from Dangote was more expensive, with Yakubu Suleiman, the association’s national assistant secretary, stating […]
President Tinubu to Swear In Seven New Ministers Following Cabinet Reshuffle
Today, President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in seven newly-appointed ministers. This announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in a Sunday statement. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in the new seven ministers tomorrow, Monday,” Onanuga stated. The new appointees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s “Trial-and-Error” Policies, Proposes Phased Economic Reforms
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for pursuing what he describes as “trial-and-error” economic policies, which he claims have intensified hardships for Nigerians. In a personally signed statement, Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last presidential election, emphasized that his economic strategy would have taken a more […]
NIS to Strengthen Border Security with Tech-Driven Strategy
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has pledged to adopt a technology-driven approach to secure Nigeria’s 4,047 km borders, aiming to curb irregular migration and cross-border crime. This resolution follows discussions at the annual Comptroller-General Conference held in Jos, Plateau State, where NIS leadership, stakeholders, and security agencies gathered over the weekend. In a communique signed […]
Moldova Decides: Presidential Run-Off Pits European Future Against Russian Influence
Moldovans are voting in a crucial presidential run-off election that represents a choice between a European-aligned future and renewed Russian influence. Current pro-European President Maia Sandu faces off against Alexandr Stoianoglo, her former chief prosecutor, whom she dismissed. Stoianoglo has vowed to pursue a balanced foreign policy between the West and Russia, with backing from […]
Kemi Badenoch Makes History as First Black Woman to Lead a Major UK Party, Vows to Reunite Conservatives and Win Back Voters
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to win back voters who drifted away from the Conservatives, following her historic victory in the party’s leadership contest. The 44-year-old MP for Saffron Walden is now the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. She won the leadership against fellow conservative Robert Jenrick, 42, by […]
