INEC Fixes April 15 For Supplementary Elections In Rivers
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Rivers State has scheduled supplementary elections for Port Harcourt Constituency 2 and Khana-Gokana Federal Constituency for Saturday, 15th April 2023. This was disclosed in a statement made by the electoral umpire in the state. Rivers State Residents Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Sinikiem, in the statement, called on all political […]
US And Philippines Begin Largest-ever Drills After China Exercises
The US and the Philippines are holding their largest-ever joint military drills a day after China concluded large-scale exercises around Taiwan. Over three days, China’s military rehearsed blockades of Taiwan in response to the island’s leader meeting the US House Speaker last week. Washington criticised China’s display of firepower as disproportionate, while Taiwan President Tsai […]
Pentagon Leak Shows S Korea Torn On Sending Ukraine Weapons
Leaked Pentagon documents appear to reveal a sensitive conversation between high-level South Korean officials on whether to send weapons to Ukraine. The secret document, seen by the BBC, suggests that the US has been spying on its decades-old ally South Korea. It was in a leak that includes information about the war in Ukraine, as […]
Ekiti NSCDC Parades 13 Suspected Criminals Over Cultism, Stealing, Cyber Stalking, Criminal
The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded 13 suspected criminals for various criminal activity ranging from cultism, stealing, cyber stalking, criminal conspiracy, assault and attempted murder. Tolulope Afolabi, the state Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, stated on Monday that the suspects included six people arrested in the […]
Peak Milk Takes Down Insensitive Easter Advert Apologises To CAN
The management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, the manufacturer of Peak Milk, has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Christians for their insensitive Easter advertisement, which used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on Good Friday, and has stated that the social media advertisement has been […]
Atiku Honors Dangote On His 66th Birthday
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate for the 2023 election, felicitated Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, on his 66th birthday. On Monday, Atiku celebrated Dangote’s remarkable journey, incredible business achievements, and unwavering commitment to philanthropy in a tweet from his verified Twitter handle. The former Vice President also stated that Dangote Group […]
Buhari Leaves For Saudi Arabia On Tuesday, To Perform Lesser Hajj
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia today (Tuesday) for an official visit and to perform Umrah from April 11th to April 19th. This was revealed in a statement issued on Monday by Mallam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. A terse statement by Garba […]
Removal Of Fuel Subsidy: “We Await The Incoming Administration” – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that its position on the removal of fuel subsidy will be known after the new administration is inaugurated on May 29. According to reports, the NLC Vice President, Adewale Adeyanju, told The Punch on Monday that the union had yet to take a position on the subsidy removal. […]
Qatargate: Andrea Cozzolino’s Lawyer Speaks
It’s the corruption scandal stinking up the EU. Suitcases filled with euros seized in Brussels flats. A number of MEPs locked up behind bars awaiting trial. And now a battle over extradition between Belgian investigators and Italian judges. Andrea Cozzolino, an MEP for Southern Italy since 2009, stands accused of taking bribes from foreign countries […]
Leaked Pentagon Documents Provide Rare Window Into Depth Of US Intelligence On Allies And Foes
Highly classified Pentagon documents leaked online in recent weeks have provided a rare window into how the US spies on allies and foes alike, deeply rattling US officials, who fear the revelations could jeopardize sensitive sources and compromise important foreign relationships. Some of the documents, which US officials say are authentic, expose the extent of US eavesdropping […]
