Israel’s Palestinian Prisoner Release A ‘window of hope’ In West Bank
By nightfall, the road in front of the Beitunia checkpoint had the feel of a restive festival, the sting of politics and tear gas mingling in the air. Small campfires flickered in front of a handful of green Hamas flags; there were many more Palestinian ones. The return of 39 Palestinians from Israeli prisons to their […]
Tinubu Successfully Resolves Ondo Long-Standing Political Crisis
Following about six hours of discussions facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, involving Ondo state officials, All Progressives Congress (APC) members, and various stakeholders, the political deadlock in Ondo has been effectively addressed. The meeting took place at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, following President Tinubu’s invitation. Earlier, the state assembly had issued an […]
Court Of Appeal Rebukes INEC, Accuses It Of Partisanship In Election Dispute
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, strongly criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, accusing it of exhibiting partisanship and an embarrassing lack of neutrality in election disputes. Expressing dismay, the appellate court rebuked INEC for acting in favor of a political party during an election dispute, emphasizing that the Commission, meant […]
Appeal Court Decision Alters Plateau Assembly Dynamics, Sacks 11 PDP Lawmakers
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, ousted eleven lawmakers affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the Plateau state assembly, leading to a shift in the party balance. Justice Okon Abang, heading the panel, delivered a unanimous verdict, asserting that the disqualified lawmakers received wasted votes during […]
“No Middlemen In Students’ Loan System” – Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, emphasized on Friday that the Students’ Loan Application system is undergoing design with a key feature: the elimination of intermediaries between loan administrators and beneficiaries. Addressing an audience in Lagos during the delivery of his lecture titled, “Empowering Nigerian Youths in the Present Day Economy” at […]
“IGP Egbetokun Voices Concerns Over Police Manpower Shortage”
During an official one-day visit to the Kwara State command, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun expressed distress over the current shortage of manpower in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), highlighting that one policeman is often burdened with the workload meant for two. Addressing the issue in Ilọrin on Friday, Egbetokun pointed out the […]
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 […]
