Gov. Makinde Orders Immediate Past Political Appointees To Return Official Vehicles
The Oyo State Government has directed all political appointees in the first tenure of Governor Seyi Makinde to return all official vehicles assigned to them without wasting more time. The state government instructed the former appointees to return the vehicles on or before Friday, 25th August 2023. The state government gave the directive to the […]
Niger Republic Invasion: “The D-day Is Decided Says ECOWAS Defence Chiefs
The committee of chiefs of defence staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it has perfected its military intervention plans in Niger Republic. The committee, during its two-day meeting on Friday, August 18, also noted that it has agreed on a particular day to activate its military intervention in the West […]
Hon. Abbas: We Are Taking Measures To Address Insecurity
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, has said that the 10th National Assembly is taking measures to inspect the recent spate of attacks in some parts of the country. Abbas during a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, yesterday over the collapse of parts of the Zaria […]
Georgia Investigates Threats Against Trump Jury
Officials in the US state of Georgia are investigating online threats made against members of the grand jury that indicted Donald Trump on Monday. Personal information, including the addresses and photos of the jurors, were shared on right-wing platforms. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said it was aware of the threats, and was trying to track […]
Hawaii Wildfires: Maui Emergency Chief Quits After Sirens Criticism
Maui’s emergency management chief has quit a day after defending his agency’s failure to activate its alarm system in last week’s fatal wildfire. Herman Andaya, who had no prior experience in emergency management, cited “health reasons” for resigning. In the days since, residents of the Hawaii island have told the BBC a stronger emergency response […]
Ribadu, Meet With NGF To Discuss Distribution Of Fuel Subsidy Palliatives, Insecurity
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, met with the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday in Abuja to discuss the nation’s escalating insecurity issues. How to ensure the smooth distribution of palliatives to Nigerians to lessen the impact of the recently passed electricity act and the removal of the subsidy […]
FG Files A Fresh 20 Count Charge Of Illegal Procurement Against Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was charged by the federal government of Nigeria on Thursday before a high court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). On a 20-count charge of illegal procurement, Emefiele was brought before Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT high court in Maitama. However, the […]
Naira Gains More Edge Against Dollar
The parallel foreign exchange (FX) market responded favorably to the $3 billion crude oil repayment loan secured by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) from Africa Import and Export Bank (AFREXIM) to stabilize the local currency, which has given the naira some momentum against the dollar. Checks on the FMDQ website, confirmed that the […]
FG Releases N5 Billion As Palliatives To Each State
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has given a palliative of N5 billion to each state of the federation and the FCT to lessen the effects of the removal of the petrol subsidy. Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, said this at a Thursday interactive session with State House correspondents in Abuja. Thursday’s National […]
Pakistan: Mob Burns Churches Over Blasphemy Claims
Thousands of Muslims in a city in Pakistan have set fire to at least four churches and vandalised the homes of Christians over claims that two men desecrated the Quran, police say. Residents said up to a dozen buildings connected to churches in Jaranwala, in eastern Punjab, were also damaged. Police have detained more than […]
