Far-right Outsider Javier Milei Wins Argentina Presidential Run-off Election
Far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei has won Argentina’s presidential run-off poll, according to provisional results. Mr Milei’s rival, economy minister Sergio Massa, called him to concede. Former US President Donald Trump congratulated Mr Milei on his victory, saying he would “Make Argentina Great Again!”. The election comes at a difficult time for Argentina with rising […]
CJN Ariwoola To Swear In 58 New SANs On Nov 27
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is set to inaugurate 58 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday, November 27, within the main courtroom of the Supreme Court. This event marks the commencement of the 2023/2024 legal year and includes the age-old tradition of a special court session where the CJN delivers […]
Atiku’s Aide Speaks On Alleged Unequal Appointments
Umar Ardo, former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, expressed indifference towards the purported unequal appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview with PUNCH, Ardo emphasized the importance of performance over the regional origins of appointees, citing instances where the past President Muhammadu Buhari appointed northerners across various […]
New Commissioner Of Police Assumes Office In Benue State
George Chuku, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) in Benue State, has officially assume duty as the 40th CP in the Benue State command, according to a statement released over the weekend by the Command Spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene. The statement disclosed that Chuku, a native of Obio-Akpor LGA in Rivers State, holds a […]
Outrage As Appeal Court Removes 3 Governors In Opposition Parties In 4 Days
The removal of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State by the Court of Appeal has sparked widespread criticism, with claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to establish a one-party system in Nigeria. This incident marked the third opposition governor’s removal within a four-day period. Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of […]
Keyamo Announces Imminent Resumption Of Emirates Flights In Nigeria
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed that Emirates Airline is poised to resume flight operations in Nigeria soon. Keyamo shared the news on his official X account, stating that he held productive discussions with top officials of the UAE flag carrier during the Dubai Airshow last week. He emphasized that […]
‘Waves’ Of Russian Drones Attack Kyiv For Second Night In A Row
Russia has launched several waves of drone attacks on Kyiv for the second night in a row, the city’s military administration said. Serhiy Popko, head of the administration, said Ukraine’s air defence systems hit around 10 drones in Kyiv and its outskirts. No “critical damage” or casualties have been reported, he said. Meanwhile, Russian authorities […]
At least 30 Premature Babies Evacuated From Gaza’s Main Hospital And Will Be Transferred To Egypt
At least 30 premature babies were evacuated from Gaza’s main hospital on Sunday and will be transferred to facilities in Egypt, the territory’s Health Ministry said, as scores of other critically wounded patients remained stranded there days after Israeli forces entered the compound. The fate of the newborns at Shifa Hospital had captured global attention […]
SERAP Urges Tinubu To Prioritize Fund Recovery Over Borrowing
Kolawole Oluwadare, the Deputy Director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), emphasized the importance of recovering looted funds within the nation. In an interview with Punch, Oluwadare called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the investigation and recovery of these funds, stating that it would eliminate the necessity for borrowing and align with […]
Boko Haram Attacks Governor Buni’s Escorts, Fatally Shoots Policeman
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the security convoy escorting Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, resulting in the death of one policeman and injuries to six others along the Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team had accompanied the governor to Maiduguri for the University of Maiduguri’s 24th Convocation ceremony, where Vice-President Kashim […]
