Protest Erupts In Kano LGA Over Governorship Dispute
On Saturday, a mass demonstration unfolded in the streets as thousands of presumed supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) rallied against the governorship dispute involving Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Nasir Gawuna. The protesters, advocating for a fair judgment from the apex court to validate the […]
N/Assembly Passes N28.7tn 2024 Budget With ₦1.2tn Increase
In a session on Saturday, the National Assembly passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill, endorsing an increased estimate of ₦28.7 trillion. The Senate and the House of Representatives jointly approved the budget after considering and adopting the reports of the Appropriation Committees from both chambers. This new estimate reflects a boost of ₦1.2 trillion and comes […]
Senate Calls Security Chiefs To Account For Plateau Killings
In response to the horrific killings of over 100 individuals on Christmas eve in Plateau State, the Senate summoned the heads of security agencies on Saturday. Bandits attacked 23 villages in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas, resulting in at least 145 deaths. The attacks, which also left hundreds of people injured and property […]
Separatist Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik Vows To Tear His Country Apart Despite US Warnings
The Bosnian Serbs’ separatist leader vowed to carry on weakening his war-scarred country to the point where it will tear apart, despite a pledge by the United States to prevent such an outcome. “I am not irrational, I know that America’s response will be to use force … but I have no reason to be frightened by […]
South Africa Launches Case At Top UN Court Accusing Israel Of Genocide In Gaza
South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks — the first of such challenge made at the court over the current war. Israel swiftly rejected the filing “with disgust.” South Africa’s submission to the International […]
Ukraine War: Missile And Drone Attack Launched Against Russia
Russia says it has destroyed dozens of missiles and drones fired at its territory from Ukraine. Local officials reported two people, including a child, were killed in the attack. The Russian defence ministry said 13 missiles and 32 drones were shot down over several Russian regions. A child was reported killed in Bryansk region, while […]
LP Rejects Proposed Timetable For Edo Governorship Primaries
The Labour Party in Edo State has refuted the authenticity of an online document titled “Guidelines and Timetable for Edo State Governorship Primaries,” The document, bearing Dr. Abayomi Arabambi’s signature, claims to detail the Labour Party’s internal process for the 2024 gubernatorial candidate selection. Edo Labour Party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Sam Uroupa, in a Friday […]
Tinubu Vows To Foster Peace In The South-East
President Bola Tinubu emphasizes the federal government’s commitment to deploy available resources for establishing peace in the South-East geopolitical zone. Tinubu made the statement yesterday during the unveiling of the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P) and the Thanksgiving Service/Homecoming ceremony dedicated to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu. The significant gathering […]
Zamfara Govt. Pays 13th Month Salaries
The Zamfara State government has approved the disbursement of 30 percent of basic salaries for state government employees, alongside the full settlement of December salaries. Governor Dauda Lawal conveyed this decision through a circular communicated by the Head of Service, Ahmed Aliyu Liman. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the approval for disbursing […]
Shettima: FG To Collaborate With Nasarawa On Karu’s Infrastructure
Vice President Kashim Shettima has guaranteed the federal government’s dedication to partnering with Nasarawa State for the development of infrastructure in the Karu region. He reaffirmed this commitment during the official inauguration of the five-kilometer Masaka-Luvu Road in the Karu local government area of the state. Karu, situated along the border of the Federal Capital […]
