PDP Governors’ Forum Clarifies President Tinubu’s Intervention In Rivers Political Crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), on Thursday, defended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The forum said the crisis was beyond the party and that they appreciate President Bola Tinubu’s intervention as the crisis had the capacity […]
Diplomatic Efforts To Pause Fighting Gain Steam As Israeli Ground Troops Push Toward Gaza City
Israel’s ground troops advanced toward Gaza City on Thursday, as the U.S. and Arab countries intensified diplomatic efforts to ease the siege of the Hamas-ruled enclave and bring about at least a brief stop to the fighting to help civilians. President Joe Biden suggested a humanitarian “pause” on Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign passport holders and wounded Palestinians were […]
Donald Trump Jr’s Courtroom Debut: Chuckles, Smiles And Mispronunciation
“I should have worn make-up,” Donald Trump Jr quipped on Wednesday as a group of photographers rushed into court to take his picture. As an executive at the Trump Organization, he was testifying in a multimillion-dollar civil trial that could see his family lose a sizable part of its business empire. His comment set the […]
George Santos Easily Survives House Expulsion Vote
The US House of Representatives has rejected a move to expel New York congressman George Santos, who was last month indicted on fraud charges. The vote was 179-213, far short of the two-thirds majority needed to oust a House member. Twenty-four of Mr Santos’ fellow Republicans voted to expel him, but more than 30 Democrats […]
30 Illegal Migrants Arrested, Paraded By Nigerian Immigration In Ogun
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, has arrested and paraded no less than thirty (30) young illegal migrants in the state. The State Comptroller of NIS, Abosede Olayemisi, said in a statement released on November 1 that illegal migrants from Benin and Congo were also found to be engaging in fraudulent operations against […]
Senate Confirms Seven REC INEC Nominees
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate screened and confirmed seven nominees for the position of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC). Recall that in compliance with the guidelines of Section 154(1) of the Constitution, President Bola Tinubu had proposed 10 candidates for the REC positions, each for a five-year term. Prior […]
Imo Police Claims NLC President Is in “Protective Custody,” Denies Arresting Him
Reports claiming that Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), have been arrested by the Imo State Police Command detained have been refuted. In a statement, Okoye Henry, the Imo State Police Command spokesperson, denied that the union president had been arrested, saying that the union leader had just been placed in […]
“We Stand By Democracy” – CDS Dispels Fear Of Possible Coup Against President Tinubu
The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian military will not be carrying out any coup against President Bola Tinubu’s democratically elected administration. He maintains that the members of the Nigeria Armed Forces are content with democracy and loyal to Tinubu as their commander-in-chief. During a visit to the […]
NLC President Joe Ajearo Narrates Ordeal With Police
Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has spoken out following his ordeal at the hands of Imo State Police Command officers. The labour leader described his experience of being beaten by Imo State Police Command personnel, revealing that he had swollen eyes in the now-viral video. “Ah they beat me […]
FBI Director Warns Antisemitism In US Reaching ‘historic levels’
Antisemitism in the US is reaching “historic levels” in the wake of violence in Israel and Gaza, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned. Speaking to a senate panel on Tuesday, Mr Wray said 60% of all religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish people. He added that the figure had likely increased amid anger caused by the […]
