Israel Pounds Gaza, Evacuates Town Near Lebanon Ahead Of Expected Ground Offensive Against Hamas
Israel bombarded Gaza early Friday, hitting areas in the south where Palestinians had been told to seek safety, and it began evacuating a sizable Israeli town in the north near the Lebanese border, the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigger regional turmoil. Palestinians in Gaza reported heavy airstrikes in […]
Tinubu Withdraws 24-Year-Old FERMA Chairman’s Appointment
The nomination of Engineer Imam Kashim Imam to chair the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency’s (FERMA) board of directors has been withdrawn, per President Bola Tinubu’s directive. The president rescinded the appointment, according to a statement released on Thursday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. “The President’s withdrawal of […]
Supreme Court Set Up Seven-member Panel Of Justices to Hear Atiku, Obi’s Appeal Against Tinubu
Three presidential candidates filed petitions contesting the results of the election on February 25. The Supreme Court has set up a seven-member panel of justices to hear the appeal in these cases. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Chichi Ojei, […]
Tinubu Ratifies AU Charter On Rights Of Persons With Disabilities
The document ratifying the protocol to the African Union (AU) charter to advance the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria has been signed by President Bola Tinubu. The President revealed this in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. The 30th ordinary session of the AU assembly, which […]
#EndSARS 3rd Anniversary: Police Warn Against Gatherings Near Lekki Toll Gate
The Lagos State Police Command has said that it will not put up with any kind of gathering at the state’s Lekki tollgate. The command made this known as several Civil Society Organisations (CEOs) prepare for a peaceful march today to commemorate the third anniversary of the events that transpired on October 20, 2020, during […]
Tinubu Fires CEO Of NAN, NBC DG, Others
The heads of several government agencies within the Ministry of Information have been fired by President Bola Tinubu. The President’s Special Adviser on Media Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday. Shehu Illelah, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and Buki Ponle, the Managing Director of the News […]
Chinese President Pledges More Investments In Nigeria’s Power Generation
The president of China, Xi Jinping, and Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima met yesterday at a bilateral meeting in Beijing as Xi Jinping pledged increased investment in Nigeria’s power generation and digital economy. The vice president’s media aide Stanley Nkwocha, said during the meeting Xi Jinping called for the protection of Chinese nationals working in […]
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Senator Ubah
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a case filed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) against Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Limited, over an alleged N135 billion indebtedness. Justice Nicholas Oweibo struck out the charge following an oral application by counsel for AMCON, Oluwaseun Onabowu, […]
Wike Responds To Anti-Islamic Policies
FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to claims that his administration was carrying out anti-Islamic policies in Nigeria’s capital city. Wike while receiving members of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee, led by its chairman, the Etsu of Nupe, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar yesterday made it clear that his administration is not making “laws […]
FG Won’t Stifle The Media — Information Minister
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the federal government’s commitment to upholding press freedom and freedom of expression, stating that there would be no attempt to stifle the press. The minister after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday disclosed this newsmen. He made it clear that the government, including […]
