Nigerian Senate Divided Over Inclusion of State Police in Constitutional Review
The Senate remains divided on the proposal to incorporate state police into the Nigerian constitution, a contentious topic that elicited differing views during a retreat hosted by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in Kano, in partnership with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). While there was unanimous agreement on granting full autonomy to […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery and Fraud Charges, Attends Church Service Following Arraignment
A day after pleading not guilty to federal charges, New York City Mayor Eric Adams spent part of his Saturday at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Queens, attending the installation service for a new reverend. During his remarks, Adams highlighted the significance of the moment, stating, “A new marquee player has […]
Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal Claim Over 100 Lives, Dozens Still Missing
Severe floods and landslides in Nepal have claimed the lives of at least 100 people, with dozens still missing following two days of torrential rainfall, officials reported on Sunday. The heavy downpours have inundated areas around the capital, Kathmandu, leaving many stranded on rooftops and prompting rescue operations by raft. Thousands of homes near rivers […]
Senator Ali Ndume Raises Alarm on Corruption and Hunger Crisis in Nigeria
Senator Ali Ndume has voiced serious concerns regarding the widespread corruption in Nigeria, labeling it as one of the country’s most pressing challenges. His comments were made during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Saturday. Ndume stated, “Our major challenge in this country is corruption. Up until now, we have no law that […]
Wike Warns Fubara: “No One Has a Monopoly on Violence’ Amid Political Rift”
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a stark warning, asserting that “nobody has the monopoly of causing violence” as he navigates a political dispute with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike made these remarks at a reception hosted by the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples Congress in Port Harcourt, as […]
Don’t Bring Fire On Oyo State, Makinde Begs Wike
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to avoid creating political instability in Oyo State. This follows Wike’s recent warning to cause political unrest in states led by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors who support Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Governor Makinde made his […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Declares Southeast’s Non-Participation in October 1 Protests
The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced that the Southeast region will not partake in the nationwide protests scheduled for October 1. Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group’s Secretary General, issued a statement on September 29 clarifying their position. Isiguzoro disclosed that organizers of the protests, referred to as “Fearless and National Survival Day,” […]
Peter Obi Links Africa’s Security Challenges to Widespread Poverty, Calls for Collective Action
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has pointed to widespread poverty as a key factor behind Africa’s growing security problems, with over 50% of the population living in multidimensional poverty. Speaking at an international forum in Athens, Greece, alongside former presidents and high-ranking officials, Obi underscored unemployment, corruption, inequality, and poverty as the […]
Tinubu Submits Nominees for NWDC Board to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of nine nominees for the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This development follows the President’s signing of the NWDC Bill into law on July 24, 2024, a pivotal step in establishing the commission. The announcement was made through […]
Israel Claims to Have Killed Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Targeted Airstrike Amid Escalating Tensions
Israel announced on Saturday that it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a significant airstrike, marking the most substantial blow to the Lebanese militant group after months of fighting. Hezbollah has not yet confirmed the death. The Israeli military said the airstrike, carried out on Friday, targeted Hezbollah’s leadership during a meeting at their […]
