Tinubu Issues Warning to Terrorists and Bandits: Surrender or Face Elimination
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern ultimatum to terrorists and bandits responsible for instability in Nigeria, urging them to surrender or face death at the hands of government forces. The warning was conveyed during the 1st News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Annual International Lecture in Abuja, themed “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s […]
Singapore Minister Subramaniam Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Corruption and Obstruction of Justice
Subramaniam Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister in Singapore, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to accepting bribes worth more than S$403,000 ($311,882) while in public office, as well as obstructing justice. The gifts included Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets, a luxury bicycle, alcohol, and a private jet ride. In delivering […]
Citing Massive Evidence Haul, Prosecutors Request Indefinite Trial Delay in Assassination Attempt on Trump
Federal prosecutors have requested an indefinite delay in scheduling the trial for Ryan Routh, the man charged in last month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. In a filing on Wednesday, they cited the massive amount of evidence gathered in the 17 days since Routh’s arrest. Prosecutors asked Florida […]
Pat Utomi Urges Focus on Values and Strong Institutions for Nigeria’s Progress
Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has called for leadership rooted in strong values and character to drive meaningful change in Nigeria. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Utomi emphasized the importance of leaders committed to public service and ethical principles, noting that Nigeria has the human capital needed for success but lacks the institutional integrity […]
President Tinubu Approves Electric Vehicle Rollout in North-East to Cut Transport Costs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Nigeria’s North-East region as part of an initiative to reduce transportation costs. This was revealed by Mohammed Alkali, CEO of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), during a briefing with state house correspondents. The move aligns with the commission’s plans to set up […]
Minister David Umahi Emphasizes Commitment to Federal Civil Service Strategy
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has highlighted the necessity of fully implementing the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25). Speaking at a one-day Management Retreat on FCSSIP25 in Abuja, Umahi, represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to spearheading the initiative and supporting the […]
LG Polls: Gov. Fubara Declares Public Holidays, Imposes Movement Ban
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared October 3 and 4, 2024, as public holidays to allow residents to return to their communities for the upcoming local government elections on Saturday, October 5. He also imposed a ban on vehicular movement from midnight on Friday, October 4, until 5:00 p.m. on Election Day. During […]
Atiku Advocates for Six-Year Presidential Term and Rotation Among Geopolitical Zones
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for Nigeria’s presidency. Abubakar, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, also proposed that the presidency rotate among the country’s six geopolitical zones. In a memorandum presented to the […]
House of Representatives Protests Subordination of Speaker in National Honours Rankings
The House of Representatives has expressed its disapproval of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) being awarded to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, urging that he receive equal recognition alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who was honored with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The announcement of these honors […]
Trudeau Survives Second Non-Confidence Motion Amid Growing Conservative Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has survived a second non-confidence motion in Parliament within two weeks. The motion, introduced by the opposition Conservatives, aimed to topple Trudeau’s minority Liberal government and trigger a federal election. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre failed again to secure enough support from other political parties for the motion, which accused the […]
