Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel Depot Blast Kills 20 As Refugee Count Doubles
An explosion at a fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh has killed 20 people and injured hundreds more, local Armenian authorities say. Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospitals, with dozens of them “still in critical condition”. It comes as the Armenian government said 13,350 refugees had crossed into the country from the enclave. The disputed region […]
FG Declares Wednesday As Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th September 2023 as a public holiday to commemorate the Eid-ul-Maulid celebration. Eid-ul-Maulid celebration signifies the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. While making the declaration in Abuja on Monday, he congratulated all Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora […]
l Inherited An Empty Treasury From My Predecessor – Governor Kefas
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has announced that he inherited an empty treasury from his predecessor, Darius Ishaku. Kefas made the comment on Monday while declaring open a five-day workshop on professional development for secretaries in Taraba civil service in Jalingo, the state capital. He said, “l inherited an empty treasury from my predecessor […]
Senate Resumes Plenary Today, To Screen Cardoso, Other CBN Nominees
For the position of governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, the Senate will today screen Olayemi Michael Cardoso, a former Chairman of the board of Citi Bank Nigeria. Four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors are also up for screening. Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement yesterday, said: “The Senate of […]
Ondo Assembly Serves Deputy Governor lmpeachment Notice
The Ondo State House of Assembly has served an impeachment notice to the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The notice was signed by 11 members of the House during plenary on Monday, September 25, 2023. This move comes hours after Aiyedatiwa approached the court to seek an injunction to prevent the State House […]
FG, Zamfara Fight Over Alleged Secret Negotiations With Bandits
Yesterday, the Federal Government refuted the claim made by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal that federal officials had secret negotiations with bandits in the state. The governor demanded an immediate and thorough investigation by the Federal Government into what he called the secret negotiations held with bandits in the state, according to a statement released […]
Chris Kaba: MoD Offers Military Support After Armed Met Officers Turn In Weapons
The Ministry of Defence is offering soldiers to support armed police in London after dozens of Met officers stood down from firearms duties. More than 100 officers have turned in permits allowing them to carry weapons, a source told the BBC. There are more than 2,500 armed officers in the Met. Police said the action […]
Messina Denaro: Notorious Italian Mafia Boss Dies
Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was one of the country’s most wanted men until his capture earlier this year, has died. The 61-year-old was thought to be a boss of the notorious Cosa Nostra Mafia and spent 30 years on the run before he was detained in January. He was being treated for […]
CPPE Urges CBN Governor Cardoso To Urgently Fix Forex Crisis
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to urgently fix the foreign exchange crisis. Muda Yusuf, the director of CPPE, made this known in a statement outlining a ten-point agenda for Cardoso on Sunday. He advised the CBN governor […]
‘I’m Ready To Lay Down My Life For Peace In S’East’ – Ohanaeze President
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has sworn to lay down his life to ensure peace and security across the Southeast. Iwuanyanwu stated that killing in the Southeast diminishes his person, therefore, he would use his position to ensure peace. Iwuanyanwu while addressing a world press conference on the 2023 Igbo Day celebration […]
