Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi Breaks Silence On US Murder Plot Allegation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will “definitely look into” any evidence provided on its alleged links to an assassination plot in the US. In November, the US charged an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York. Mr Modi told the Financial Times that the allegations will not affect […]
Colorado Supreme Court Kicks Trump Off Ballot, Citing ‘insurrection’
Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. The court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump was not an eligible candidate because he had engaged in an insurrection over the US Capitol riot nearly three years ago. It does not stop Mr […]
Egbin Power Station Shutdown Causes 676MW Drop In Generation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the shut down of the Egbin Power Station located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Monday, reducing power generation by 676MW was due to maintenance work on the gas pipeline supplying the station. In a statement, TCN said the station, accounts for more than 16% of […]
CDS Musa Reveals He Receives N1,200 As Operation Allowance, Advocates For Better Military Welfare
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), revealed that he receives a daily operation allowance of N1,200, the same amount as every Nigerian soldier, regardless of rank. During an interview with Channels TV, General Musa emphasized the need for improved working conditions, citing that some soldiers earn less than N50,000 monthly, and barracks […]
House Of Representatives Sets December 30 For 2024 Budget Approval
During a plenary session, on Tuesday, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the House’s intention to pass the 2024 budget on December 30, 2023. Committee Chairmen were urged to finalize and submit budget defense reports by December 19. This follows the Joint National Assembly Committee on Appropriations giving a 48-hour deadline for sub-committees to submit their reports […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In Lagos Gov’ship Appeal, Adjourns Hearing For Plateau
In the ongoing gubernatorial battles, the Supreme Court has decided to reserve judgment in the appeal concerning the Lagos state governorship elections held on March 18. Led by Inyang Okoro, a five-member panel of justices took the arguments presented by lawyers into consideration before reserving judgment. The appeals from Lagos State were filed by the […]
Lalong Officially Resign Tinubu’s Cabinet For Senate
Simon Lalong, former Governor of Plateau State, officially affirmed his resignation as the Minister of Labour and Employment on Tuesday. Lalong stated that he had formally submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu to facilitate his assumption of the role as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. In a letter presented to the President, […]
Rivers Crisis: PDP Rejects Resolution, Advocates Fresh Polls To Replace 25 Defected Lawmakers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declined the peace accord brokered by President Bola Tinubu in the ongoing conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged godfather, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Umar Damagum, the Acting National […]
Israel Strikes South Gaza And Raids A Hospital In The North As War Grinds On With Renewed US Support
Israeli strikes killed at least 28 Palestinians in southern Gaza and troops raided one of the last functioning hospitals in the north as the country pressed ahead with its offensive against Hamas on Tuesday with renewed backing from the United States, despite rising international alarm. The offensive, launched in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into […]
Gansu Earthquake: Over 120 Killed In China’s Deadliest Quake In 13 Years
At least 126 people have been killed in north-west China in the country’s deadliest earthquake in 13 years. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit mountainous Gansu province around midnight on Monday (16:00 GMT), also shaking neighbouring Qinghai. Fatalities may rise with over 700 reported injured in icy conditions. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered thousands of […]
