DR Congo Election: Results Due With President Felix Tshisekedi Leading
The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election are expected shortly, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition candidates who have demanded a rerun. President Tshisekedi has received about 72% of the votes announced so far, and appears set for a second term. The 20 December election was marred by widespread […]
Venice To Ban Large Tourist Groups And Loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules will come into effect from June, the city said in a statement. The use of loudspeakers have been banned as they can “generate confusion and […]
US Navy Helicopters Destroy Houthi Boats In Red Sea After Attempted Hijack
The US Navy has destroyed Houthi “small boats” attempting to board a container ship in the Red Sea. Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon the Maersk Hangzhou and got to within metres of the ship, the US military said. Helicopters from nearby US warships responded to a distress call and after being […]
44 LG Chairmen Take Legal Action Against Kano Govt Over Flyover Construction
The chairmen of the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State have filed a lawsuit against the state government in the Federal High Court, Abuja. They oppose the government’s plan to construct two flyovers in Tal’udu and Danagundi, both within the metropolis, using 70% of the funds from their joint account. In the case […]
Senate Grants Approval For Tinubu’s $7.8bn, €100m Borrowing Request
The Senate has given its nod to President Tinubu’s proposal to borrow $7.8 billion and €100 million, constituting part of the Federal Government’s 2022-2024 borrowing plan. The approval came after the Senate deliberated on and adopted the report presented by its committee on Local and Foreign Debt during the Saturday plenary session. Tinubu clarified that […]
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 […]
