2023 Election: US Impose Visa Ban On Specific Nigerians Undermining Democracy
The United States government revealed on Monday that it had taken action to place visa restrictions on specific Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the general elections in Nigeria in 2023. This information was provided in a statement by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that was published on the US official website. The US, […]
Political Elites Trying To Frustrate May 29 Handover Under Our Watch – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, claimed on Monday that some political elites and other unpatriotic individuals have plans to thwart the transfer of power on May 29, 2023. He added that all political actors are under the surveillance of security agencies, and that those who have such plans in particular should pay […]
Just In: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 22.22%
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s inflation rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in April, surpassing the previous high of 22.04 percent set in March. The most recent data is based on the Commodity Price Index report that NBS released on Monday, May 15, 2023. The article states that […]
‘They Want Change’: Opposition Parties Win Big In Thailand Election On Promises Of Reform
Ballots tallied Monday showed voters in Thailand wanted change after nine years under a former general who took power in a coup, with the main opposition parties easily besting other contenders in the general election. The opposition Move Forward Party outperformed even optimistic projections and appeared poised to capture almost all 33 House seats in the […]
As Erdogan’s Votes Dip, Turkey Appears Headed To A Runoff Presidential Race
Turkey’s presidential elections appeared to be heading toward a second-round runoff on Monday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled his country with a firm grip for 20 years, leading over his chief challenger, but falling short of the votes needed for an outright win. With 99.4% of the domestic votes and 84% of the overseas votes […]
China Sentences 78-year-old US Citizen To Life In Prison For Spying
A Chinese court has sentenced a 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges. John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, was jailed on Monday. The court in the south-eastern city of Suzhou gave no further details of the allegations against him. Leung was arrested in the city two […]
Abia Governor Orders Striking Workers To Resume Work
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu,has issued an order directing all workers in the state to call off their current strike and report to their various workplaces. Government operations have been halted since the state’s civil servants went on strike at midnight on May 8 over the non-payment of workers’ salaries. The Abia chapter […]
FG Has Reduced The Risk Of Inmates Contracting Diseases – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has disclosed that the federal government to a large extent, has addressed the problem of inmates contracting diseases in custodial centres and that the FG spends N1 million annually to cater for one inmate at the country’s correctional facilities. At the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Center’s unveiling of […]
SERAP Urges World Bank To Stop The Loan Disbursement Of $800m To Nigeria FG
The World Bank has been urged by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to stop the loan disbursement of $800 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The group also requested that the institution approach the incoming administration for an explanation of the loan. Recall that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had declared […]
NIS Dismiss Eight Officers, Puts 80 More On Trial For Illegal Passport Processing Fee Collection
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) disclosed that eight of its workers have been fired in the last one year for illegally collecting money for the renewal and issuance of passports. Tony Akuneme, the Comptroller of Immigration’s SPRO, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that 80 other service members are facing the […]
