Femi Falana to Sue Foreign Contractors Over Delayed Repairs of Nigeria’s Oil Refineries
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has announced that his organization plans to sue the foreign contractors responsible for repairing Nigeria’s oil refineries, citing ongoing delays. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Falana criticized both the contractors and the state-run NNPC Limited (NNPCL) for their handling of the issue. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is grappling with […]
NNPC Admits Debt to Petrol Suppliers Amid Growing Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has admitted to owing significant debts to petrol suppliers, a situation contributing to the worsening fuel scarcity across Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, highlighted that rising costs have put the company under severe financial strain, hampering its ability to […]
Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump for Arlington Cemetery Incident, Calling It “Not a Place for Politics”
Vice-President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump for a recent incident at Arlington National Cemetery, condemning his actions as inappropriate and stating that the military burial site is “not a place for politics.” On Saturday, Harris took to social media to accuse Trump of disrespecting sacred ground “all for the sake of a […]
Israel Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza Tunnel, Blames Delayed Ceasefire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the recovery of the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the bodies were found on Saturday in an underground tunnel in Rafah, southern Gaza. The victims were identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, […]
President Tinubu Visits China to Boost Economic Relations, Address Security Concerns
President Bola Tinubu is set to arrive in Beijing today, September 1, for a key five-day official visit to China, following a brief stop in Dubai. The visit aims to bolster economic relations and secure new investment opportunities for Nigeria. According to Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
I’ve No Regrets Working Under Tinubu – Nyesom Wike
Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has expressed no regrets about serving under President Bola Tinubu, despite being the sole opposition figure in Tinubu’s cabinet. Wike, a long-time member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has faced speculation that his ministerial role was a reward for opposing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar during last year’s […]
Wike Warns PDP Governors Supporting Fubara of Consequences
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to PDP governors backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening severe repercussions if they persist in undermining the party’s internal structure. At a recent Rivers State PDP Congress in Port Harcourt, Wike reaffirmed his determination to maintain control over the party, stating, “No one will take […]
Governor Aliyu Advised Against Politicization of Security in Sokoto
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has firmly advised against using the state’s security issues for political gain. Speaking during a thank-you visit to Goronyo local government area on Saturday, Aliyu emphasized that security concerns should be handled without political interference. “Security is a critical issue that impacts us all, and any attempts to exploit […]
Typhoon Shanshan Batters Japan: Trains and Flights Cancelled as Storm Leaves Six Dead and Hundreds Injured
Trains and flights across Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in decades, continues to drench cities along its path. At least six people have died and over 100 have been injured since the typhoon made landfall in southwestern Japan on Thursday. Although now downgraded to […]
New York State Cracks Down on ‘Ghost Plates’ with New Law Aimed at Curbing Toll Evasion
A new law prohibiting the sale of “ghost plates” in New York State will take effect this weekend. These obscured or unreadable license plates are often used by drivers to evade tolls, costing New York City an estimated $200 million each year. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine noted that the sale of such plates and […]
