Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Reversal of Presidential Pardon
Nigeria’s former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the reversal of the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other offenders. President Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the removal of individuals convicted of kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries […]
FG Releases ₦2.3bn to Clear University Staff Arrears
The Nigerian government has released ₦2.3 billion to university-based unions to clear outstanding salary arrears and improve staff welfare, according to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Mr Alausa said the funds were processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and would soon reach universities across […]
Forum Condemns El Fasher Attacks, Calls on International Bodies to Intervene
The Sudan chapter of the Nasser International Forum, has strongly condemned over what its described as “grave violations and atrocities” committed against innocent civilians in the city of El Fasher, North Darfur, following the recent attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Forum denounces in the strongest possible terms the deliberate targeting […]
Trump Orders Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, saying the United States must match the capabilities of Russia and China. The announcement came just minutes before Trump opened a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. “Because of other countries’ testing programmes, I have instructed the […]
Obaseki Is Not On “The” Run, Says Nehikhare
…As PDP Flays Construction Of Flyover Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Nehikhare has debunked the claims in some quarters that the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki is on the run. He debunked […]
Over 170 Foreigners Tender Applications For Nigerian Citizenship, As Minister Hints On Thorough Scrutiny
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Despite how badly the image of the country may have been painted before the comity of nations, the Federal Government said over 170 foreigners have applied for Nigerian citizenship. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship (ACNC). He said […]
Netanyahu Orders New Gaza Strikes After Accusing Hamas of Breaking Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to carry out what he called “powerful” attacks on Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since early October. In a statement issued after a security consultation on Tuesday, Mr Netanyahu’s office said Hamas had “violated the truce” by failing […]
Nigeria’s Anti-graft Bureau Uncovers Asset Declaration Discrepancies Among Senior Officials
Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says it has identified discrepancies in the asset declaration forms of several senior government officials, including ministers and permanent secretaries, as part of its latest drive to strengthen public accountability. In a statement released on Tuesday, CCB Chairman Abdullahi Bello said the findings followed a review of more than […]
Senate Sets To Confirm Service Chiefs Today
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Senate has slated the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed Service Chiefs to Wednesday, October 29. It was earlier said that it would be conducted next week. The change followed an appeal by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary, referencing the urgency of allowing the new military chiefs […]
Nigeria Senate Confirms Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff
Nigeria’s Senate has confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the country’s new Chief of Defence Staff following a high-security screening session at the National Assembly in Abuja. General Oluyede, who had earlier served as acting Chief of Army Staff, appeared before lawmakers alongside other newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday morning. The confirmation came less than […]