Borno Governor Zulum Transfers Power to Deputy for One Month
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has delegated his duties to Deputy Governor Alhaji Umar Kadafur for a month-long period from June 10 to July 8, 2024. This decision was announced during an emergency session of the Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) on Friday. Speaker Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan stated that the transfer aligns with the […]
Gov. Buni Supports Local Government Autonomy Despite Challenges
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has affirmed his support for local government autonomy across the country. Buni made this statement yesterday after voting in the local government election at his polling unit in Buni Gari. He explained that his administration collaborates with local government councils to enhance their efforts. “In 2019, I planned to […]
Tinubu Honors Chinua Achebe by Naming M18 Road in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the M18 road in Abuja’s Guzape District, naming it after the late Professor Chinua Achebe, renowned author of “Things Fall Apart” (1958). Achebe, who passed away in 2013, is celebrated globally for his contributions to literature. This announcement follows the recent naming of the Northern Parkway road in Abuja […]
Peter Obi: Nigeria’s 2023 General Election Shameful
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s electoral process, labeling it as “shameful” compared to South Africa’s recent elections, which he hailed as exemplary. Obi made these remarks in a post on his verified X handle yesterday. Obi highlighted the stark differences between the electoral procedures […]
FG moves to Ban Underage Girls from Lodging in Hotels – Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Honourable Uju Ohaneye, announced that the Federal Government will no longer permit underage girls to be lodged in hotels across Nigeria. This decision is part of broader efforts to combat human trafficking, particularly involving Nigerian girls. Ohaneye revealed this during the Graduation and Grant Presentation event for youth who participated […]
PDP Urges Probe of Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna has called on Governor Uba Sani to engage anti-graft agencies to investigate and prosecute his predecessor, Nasir el-Rufai. Abraham Catoh, the PDP spokesperson, in a statement yesterday in Kaduna, praised the ad hoc committee of the Kaduna House of Assembly for its report recommending an investigation into el-Rufai’s […]
Giorgia Meloni Takes Personal Approach in EU Election Votes
Italians will begin voting on Saturday afternoon, marking the third of four days of European elections where citizens from 27 countries will select members of the next EU Parliament. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is aiming to strengthen her political influence in Italy and has encouraged voters to simply “write Giorgia” on their ballots. Most EU […]
UN adds Israel to List of Militaries Committing Violations Against Children
The UN has added the Israeli military to a list of offenders failing to protect children last year, Israel’s ambassador to the UN says. Gilad Erdan, who said he had been notified of the decision on Friday, described the decision as “shameful”. Foreign Minister Israel Katz said it would “have consequences for Israel’s relations with […]
Danish PM Suffers Whiplash in Street Attack
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was left shocked and suffering from whiplash after being struck by a man while walking in central Copenhagen. The assault occurred in a square in the city’s old town when a man approached and hit her. The attacker was quickly arrested, but his motive remains unclear. European Commission chief Ursula […]
LASEMA Calls for Increased Funding to Enhance Emergency Response
Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has highlighted the urgent need for increased funding to improve the agency’s effectiveness. During a working visit by the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations to LASEMA in Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday, Oke-Osanyintolu outlined several […]
