Tinubu, APC Begs Tribunal To Disqualify Peter Obi From Re-contesting Should The Election Be Annulled
In case the February 25th election was annulled, President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress have urged the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal to prevent the candidate for the Labour Party’s presidential nomination, Peter Obi, from re-contesting. The legal team for Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, asserted that Peter Obi is […]
Biden On Speakerphone In Son’s Business Calls, Congress Hears
Hunter Biden put his father, Joe Biden, on speakerphone up to 20 times while speaking with business associates, a US congressional panel has heard. But Hunter’s business associate, Devon Archer, told lawmakers Joe Biden did not discuss business on the calls, according to those at the hearing. It comes as Republicans prepare for possible impeachment […]
Xi Jinping Replaces Leaders Of China’s Elite Nuclear Force
China replaced two leaders of an elite unit managing its nuclear arsenal, triggering speculation of a purge. General Li Yuchao who headed the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Rocket Force unit and his deputy had “disappeared” for months. Former deputy navy chief Wang Houbin and party central committee member Xu Xisheng were named as replacements. This […]
Wike Cleared By National Assembly To Become Minister Under Tinubu
The Nigerian Senate has cleared Nyesom Wike the immediate past governor of Rivers State, for a ministerial role. Wike during the screening said that his passion for the country propelled him to accept the ministerial offer. He said, “I accepted the offer to serve as a minister because of my passion to serve Nigeria.” His […]
Gov Otti: We Can’t Afford Ekpa’s Two-week Sit-at-home Order
Governor Alex Otti has revealed that residents of Abia State cannot afford to stay at home for two weeks in compliance with the directive issued by the Simon Ekpa’s faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Otti disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, the Federal capital, on the sideline of a security meeting convened […]
President Tinubu Promises To Review Workers’ Salaries
President Bola Tinubu, in a national broadcast on Monday, said his administration is working with labour unions to determine a new minimum wage threshold for Nigerian workers. The president mentioned that the federal government would make budgetary allocations for the implementation of the new minimum wage as soon as an agreement is reached by […]
Tinubu Appoints Ajuri Ngelale, As Special Adviser On Media And Publicity
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Ngelale, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, as his special adviser on media and publicity. Willie Bassey, director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), publicized the appointment in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, Ngelale’s appointment takes […]
China Using Families As ‘hostages’ To Quash Uyghur Dissent Abroad
China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities apart. “My dearest son,” said Alim’s mother as she flickered into view. “I didn’t think I’d see you before I died.” Alim – not his […]
Pakistan Explosion: Eyewitness Describes Doomsday Scenes
“Doomsday scenes” unfolded in Pakistan after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally, killing at least 45 people, an eyewitness has told the BBC. People screamed for help as rescuers rushed to the scene in the north-west Bajaur district on Sunday, rally organiser Imran Mahir said. The attack targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), a party […]
Wagner Pauses Fighter Recruitment And Focuses On Africa And Belarus – Prigozhin
The head of the Wagner mercenary group says it will continue its activities in Africa and Belarus, but that it is not currently recruiting new fighters. The group was deciding on its next objectives, Yevgeny Prigozhin said in an audio message published by a Wagner-linked Telegram account. Wagner fighters have played a key role during […]
