Afenifere Leadership Shift: Adebanjo Removed
Afenifere, the Pan Yoruba socio-political group, has revoked the positions of acting leader and deputy leader, presently occupied by Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Oba Oladipo Olaitan, respectively. During a gathering at Pa Fasoranti’s residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the main Yoruba organization abolished the roles of acting leader and deputy leader. In their […]
Minister Urges NURTW Harmony Amid Crisis
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, is calling upon leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to cultivate unity in the face of the ongoing internal leadership crisis that the union has been experiencing for several months. The minister, who welcomed the acting national president of the union, […]
Breaking News: Russia Says Military Plane Crashed In Belgorod
A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed in Russia’s Belgorod region, according to Russian state media citing the Defence Ministry. Russian strikes wounded nine in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv, the regional governor says, after a Russian missile barrage across the country that claimed more than a dozen lives. The details […]
New Hampshire Primary: Nikki Haley Fights On, But This Is Trump’s Party Now
Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, defeating his last remaining rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. His victory means the race for the nomination is all but over, even if Ms Haley is not yet ready to end her campaign – a fact that clearly irked […]
UN Chief Warns That Israel’s Rejection Of A Two-state Solution Threatens Global Peace
The United Nations chief warned Israel on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s rejection of a two-state solution will indefinitely prolong a conflict that is threatening global peace and emboldening extremists everywhere. In his toughest language yet on the Israeli-Hamas war, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a ministerial meeting of the U.N. Security Council that “the […]
US Hits Iraq Militia Sites And Anti-ship Missiles In Yemen As Fight With Iranian Proxies Intensifies
The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel and ships in the region as the United States tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict. Both the strikes in Iraq and Yemen late on Tuesday targeted sites […]
Plateau Gov Imposes 24-Hour Curfew In Mangu Amid Rising Security Concerns
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has taken decisive action in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Mangu Local Government Area, declaring an immediate 24-hour curfew. The announcement, made through spokesperson Gyang Bere in a press statement, comes after consultations with relevant security agencies and aims to prevent a further breakdown of law […]
Fresh Crisis Erupts In Plateau As Houses, Churches, Mosques Burnt Down
A resurgence of violence has gripped the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in tragic fatalities, extensive arson, and the destruction of houses, places of worship, including churches and mosques. Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s imposition of a 24-hour curfew reflects the severity of the unrest. Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser to the Governor […]
Blinken Affirms U.S. Commitment To Invest In Nigeria’s Tech Sector
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, currently on an African tour, has conveyed the eagerness of American companies to engage in partnerships and investments within Nigeria’s economy, with a particular focus on the tech sector. During his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Blinken expressed optimism about collaboration between American […]
FAAC Disburses N1.1 Trillion For December 2023
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.1 trillion as the December 2023 allocation to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government councils. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for January 2024, a statement by the Director of Press […]
