Tinubu’s Full Speech During 2024 Budget Presentation To Lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 appropriation bill at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The budget was presented before a joint session in the temporary chamber of the House of Representatives. This marks Tinubu’s first budget presentation since taking office six months ago. The following is the complete speech delivered by President Tinubu during the […]
Mediators Look To Extend Truce In Gaza On Its Final Day, With One More Hostage Swap Planned
International mediators worked Wednesday to extend the truce in Gaza, hoping the territory’s Hamas rulers will keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel’s air and ground offensive. It will otherwise expire within a day. Israel has welcomed the release of dozens of hostages in recent days […]
Rosalynn Carter: Jimmy Carter Attends Tribute Service For Wife Of 77 Years
Ex-President Jimmy Carter has attended a memorial service for his wife Rosalynn in Georgia, in a rare public appearance since entering hospice care 10 months ago. Mr Carter, 99, arrived at the service in a wheelchair and dressed in a dark suit, flanked by his four children. “My mother was the glue that held our […]
Judge In Kano Governorship Appeal Faces NJC Sanction Over Clerical Error
The National Judicial Commission (NJC) has initiated disciplinary action against Justice Moore Aseimo Abraham Adumein of the Court of Appeal for a typographical error in the controversial Kano State governorship appeal judgment. Despite acknowledging the error as a clerical mistake, the judge is set to face consequences. The NJC, known for its transparency, investigates judicial […]
Passport Front Offices In Major UK Cities To Open By February 2024 – Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, addressed concerns about difficulties renewing passports for Nigerians in the UK and the US. He acknowledged challenges in London and New York due to the concentration of Nigerians. “I think there are only two places where we have this challenge now, realistically. I think in the UK, precisely, London […]
Emefiele’s Trial Date For Alleged N1.6bn Fraud Adjourned To Jan 2024
A case involving the alleged procurement fraud by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been adjourned by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. Emefiele was dragged before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on six counts bordering on alleged breach of procurement procedure in the […]
12 More Gaza Hostages Released Amid Truce Talks
Twelve additional hostages were released from Gaza captivity on Tuesday, exchanged for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators strive for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas conflict. The Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed the release of ten Israelis and two Thais, handed over to the Red Cross and now within Israeli territory. […]
Tinubu Requests House Approval For $8.6bn, €100m External Borrowing
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the House of Representatives, seeking approval for an external borrowing plan totaling $8.6 billion and €100 million. The funds are intended for critical infrastructure projects, including power, roads, water, railway, and health. Additionally, the President forwarded the Federal Capital Territory Supplementary Budget for the House’s consideration. The […]
Impala Platinum Mine Accident In South Africa Kills 11
An accident at a platinum mine in South Africa has killed 11 workers and injured 75, the mine’s operator says. Impala Platinum chief executive Nico Muller described it as the “darkest day” in the the company’s history. The mining firm said the accident involved a winding rope connected to a lift which hoists people up […]
Sunak Cancels Greek PM Meeting In Parthenon Sculptures Row
A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to meet Rishi Sunak in London, but No 10 cancelled the meeting at the last minute. He told reporters he was “deeply disappointed by the […]
