As Fighting Empties North Gaza, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens In South
Another 200,000 people have fled northern Gaza since Nov. 5, the U.N. humanitarian office said Tuesday, as Israeli ground forces battle Palestinian militants around hospitals where patients, newborns and medics are stranded with no electricity and dwindling supplies. The humanitarian office, known as OCHA, says only one hospital in the north is capable of receiving […]
Bayelsa Guber Poll: INEC Declares Diri As Winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Senator Douye Diri, The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the off-cycle Bayelsa State governorship election, has won the Saturday, November 11, 2023 election. Diri, who contested for the second term in office, won the poll after scoring 175, 196 votes, to defeat close challenger, Timipre […]
Gov Oborevwori: Diri’s Reelection Reward For Good Governance
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State reacts to Diri’s victory in the just concluded gubernatorial election stating that it is an indication of the determination of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to entrench prosperity in the oil-rich state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Monday, Oborevwori, while congratulating […]
Sen Gbenga Daniel Urge Nigerians To Go Back To Farm
A former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has encouraged Nigerians to go back to the farm in order to produce enough food for the nation and reduce hunger. Daniel also expressed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to revitalizing the agricultural industry to improve food security in the nation. He […]
Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From VIPs
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Police Affairs, has announced that the federal government will soon initiate the process of removing police personnel from VIP security duties. This decision is aimed at implementing a community policing strategy. The minister stated this during a two-day retreat for the directorate cadre with of the ministry […]
“Respect Court Order”, FG Tells NLC, TUC
The Nigerian federal government has issued a warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) regarding their proposed strike action, stating that it would be considered contempt of court. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, in a statement on Monday, said the government had […]
US Republican Senator Tim Scott Pulls Out Of Presidential Campaign
US Republican Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. He had hoped to become the first African-American to secure the Republican nomination. He told Fox News: “I think the voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, have been really clear that they’re telling me: ‘Not […]
Iceland Quakes Weaker But Volcano Warning Persists
Seismic activity has eased in south-west Iceland, but a volcanic eruption is still expected, scientists say. Although more than 500 earthquakes have hit the Reykjanes Peninsula since midnight, they have been weaker than over the past two days. But experts stress a 15km-long (9 mile) river of magma running under the peninsula is still active, […]
Delhi AQI: Toxic Haze In India Capital After Diwali Festival
Residents of India’s capital, Delhi, woke up to smoky skies as air quality dropped after the festival of Diwali. People in the city burst crackers late into Sunday night despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution levels. Delhi has been battling toxic air for weeks, with the government announcing an early winter break […]
APC’s Ododo Emerges Winner Of Kogi Governorship Election, INEC Declares
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Usman Ododo, has been officially declared the winner of the Governorship election in Kogi State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The results, announced by the Returning Officer, Prof. Johnson Urama of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, at the INEC state collation center in Lokoja on Sunday night, […]
