President Tinubu Orders Reopening of Borders with Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic, in compliance with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) directive. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Wednesday. The […]
President Tinubu Vows No Ransom Payment for Kuriga Abduction
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his stance against the payment of ransom for the rescue of the abducted children from Kuriga, Kaduna State. The President made this declaration during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today. Addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Minister of Information […]
Assault on Navalny’s Associate in Lithuania: Political Motivation Suspected
An associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, Leonid Volkov, was assaulted outside his residence in Lithuania. Volkov disclosed that his arm was fractured, and he was struck 15 times on the leg with a hammer during the attack. While the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, Volkov asserted that the assault was […]
Biden and Trump Set to Face Off in 2020 Election Rematch
Both current US President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, have surpassed the delegate thresholds required to secure their respective parties’ nominations for the upcoming November election. Following primaries in four states, one American territory, and among Democrats living abroad on Tuesday, the outcome sets the stage for a rematch of the 2020 presidential […]
United Nations Initiates New Land Route for Gaza Food Delivery
The United Nations reports the utilization of a new land route to deliver food to northern Gaza, marking the first such delivery in three weeks. According to the Israeli military, six trucks from the World Food Programme crossed through a gate in the Gaza border fence for Tuesday night’s delivery. The military specified that this […]
Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi Suspended for Budget Padding
During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate took the decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, the representative of Bauchi Central in the National Assembly, for a period of three months from all legislative duties. The suspension came amidst allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Ningi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]
Bandits Kidnap 60 Persons in Fresh Attack on Kaduna Village
At least 60 individuals have reportedly been abducted by bandits in Buba village, located in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday while the villagers were asleep, adding to the escalating insecurity in the region. Though the police authorities have not officially confirmed the attack, […]
House Of Reps Directs CBN to Ensure Timely Reversal of Customers’ Funds by Banks
The House of Representatives, in a directive issued on Tuesday, instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure that commercial banks adhere to timelines specified by the apex bank for the reversal of customers’ funds. This decision came following the adoption of a motion titled “Need to restrain commercial banks from holding funds reversal […]
Chaos in Senate Over Uneven Distribution of N500 Million Palliatives
The Senate chamber witnessed a tumultuous session on Tuesday as senators engaged in heated debates over the uneven distribution of federal government palliatives meant for their constituents. The uproar began during a debate on the allegation made by Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, in an interview with BBC Hausa, where he […]
IGP Arrives Kaduna, Launches Special Intervention Squad Over Abduction
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon his arrival, the Police boss was warmly received by Governor Uba Sani, Speaker Yusuf […]
