Israel: War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz Resigns from Emergency Government
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the emergency government, signaling growing rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict strategy for Gaza. During a news conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Mr. Gantz announced his resignation with a “heavy heart.” “Unfortunately, Mr. Netanyahu is preventing us from achieving true victory, which justifies the […]
Macron Calls Snap Elections After Far-Right Victory in EU Vote
President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap parliamentary elections later this month following a significant victory by his rival Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in the European Parliament vote. Exit polls indicate that the far-right party is set to secure 32% of the vote, more than double that of the president’s Renaissance party. Announcing the […]
Atiku: I Saved Tinubu from Impeachment
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, disclosed that he prevented President Bola Tinubu from being impeached during his time as Lagos State governor. Atiku’s comments were in response to Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks. On Thursday, Shettima noted that both Atiku and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu […]
Tinubu Appoints Interim Heads for National Council on Climate Change
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), pending confirmation by the Supervisory Council of the NCCC. The announcement was made in a State House press release signed by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday. Dr. Maduekwe, 39, […]
CONECDA Urges Cardoso to Adhere to HR Protocols Amid Mass Layoffs
The Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Association (CONECDA) has called on Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso to follow established procedures for staff reductions, as outlined in the bank’s HR manual and global best practices. Recently, over 200 CBN staff were affected by downsizing aimed at aligning the bank’s structure with its […]
FG Announces Events for June 12 Democracy Day Celebration
The federal government has announced the schedule of events for this year’s Democracy Day celebration on June 12. The details were released in a notice by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Sunday, June 9. The […]
Northern Elders Forum Calls for National Pastoralist Commission
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged the Federal Government to establish a National Pastoralist Commission to safeguard the interests of Nigerian herdsmen. This call comes amidst the ongoing debate over proposed legislation to phase out open grazing and establish ranching agencies, which has generated mixed reactions nationwide. In a statement by NEF’s Director of […]
Mbaka Calls for N62,000 Minimum Wage for Lawmakers and Governors
Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, has proposed that members of the National Assembly, including senators, representatives, and governors, should also earn the N62,000 minimum wage proposed by the Federal Government. This suggestion comes in response to the recent strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. In […]
South Korea to Restart Loudspeaker Broadcasts Amid Balloon Dispute with North
South Korea announced it will restart propaganda broadcasts aimed at North Korea for the first time in six years, responding to Pyongyang’s recent campaign of sending balloons filled with rubbish across the border. Over the weekend, more than 300 North Korean balloons were detected, with around 80 landing in South Korea, carrying scrap paper and […]
Millions Head to Polls on Final Day of EU Elections Amid Right-Wing Surge
Europeans in 20 countries are heading to the polls on the biggest and final day of voting for the European Parliament. This year’s election is especially significant in a continent grappling with polarized politics and rising nationalism. The lead-up to the vote has seen several violent incidents, including an attack on Danish Prime Minister Mette […]
