Category: News

Israel-Hamas Truce Begins With A Cease-fire Ahead Of Hostage And Prisoner Releases

A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began Friday morning in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker. The deal also includes the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, which was to begin later Friday. With the deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only […]

Senate Panel Highlights Lack Of Accurate Data For National Planning In Nigeria

Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, expressed concern about the absence of precise population data for effective national planning in Nigeria. He regretted that successive administrations have relied on inconsistent figures, hindering the formulation of a strategic plan for the country’s future. Addressing a delegation […]

Nigeria Aims To Stop Fuel Importation By 2024, Affirms Mele Kyari

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that Nigeria is set to cease fuel importation by the year 2024. Kyari made this declaration during a meeting with Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday. Attributing the dormant state of refineries […]

Lalong Receives Certificate Of Return, May Resign From Tinubu’s Cabinet

Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, is reportedly considering resigning from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet following the reception of his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This development follows the recent decision by the Court of Appeal to oust Bali Napoleon of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and affirm […]

FG Cautions Nigerians Against Unlawful Migration To Canada, Emphasizes Proper Documentation

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has emphasized the importance of lawful travel with proper documentation for Nigerians planning to go abroad, warning against the potential consequences of unauthorized migration. According to a statement released on Thursday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the spokesman of NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa conveyed this message during her visit […]

Temporary Cease-fire In Gaza And Hostage Release Now Expected To Start Friday

An agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appeared to have hit a last-minute snag. A senior Israeli official said it would not take effect until Friday, a day later than originally announced. The diplomatic breakthrough promised some relief for the 2.3 […]

Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada Border Blast Not Terror-related, Says NY Governor

A speeding car crashed and exploded in a deadly fireball on a US-Canada border bridge, triggering a major security scare on the eve of Thanksgiving. Two people in the vehicle died, and a US border agent was injured, but New York’s governor ruled out terrorism. The car was being driven from the New York side […]

Dutch Election: Anti-Islam Populist Geert Wilders Wins Dramatic Victory

Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has won a dramatic victory in the Dutch general election, with almost all votes counted. After 25 years in parliament, his Freedom party (PVV) is set to win 37 seats, well ahead of his nearest rival, a left-wing alliance. “The PVV can no longer be ignored,” he said. “We […]

ECOWAS Court To Rule On Niger Republic Junta’s Case Against Tinubu, Others

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court has scheduled December 7 for a ruling on interim measures in a case presented by the State of Niger and seven others against the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS and two additional parties. The Niger Republic junta initiated the case, contending that […]