2023
BREAKING: Rivers begin demolition of assembly complex, pro-Fubara lawmakers meet
The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Wednesday as about 10 bulldozers drove into the premises of the state House of Assembly and started the demolition of the complex. This came as the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, led other lawmakers loyal to the governor to hold a sitting early on Wednesday before the demolition […]
Osun NIPR Urges Uche Nnaji to Restrain NACETEM DG from Politicizing NACETEM and Plunging it into Crisis
The Osun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has urged the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji to caution the Director-General of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr Olushola Odusanya against politicizing the Agency and plunging it into crisis. The chairman of NIPR in Osun State, […]
UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Demands Gaza Ceasefire, US and Israel Show Divisions
Israel faced growing diplomatic isolation in its war against Hamas as the United Nations demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and U.S. President Joe Biden told the longtime ally its “indiscriminate” bombing of civilians was hurting international support. After dire warnings from U.N. officials about a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the 193-member U.N. […]
Osun Assembly passes bill to increase court registrar, others retirement age to 65
Osun State House of Assembly during plenary on Tuesday passed a bill for a Law to increase the retirement age of the Osun State High Court and Customary Court of Appeal Registrars, Secretary to the State Judicial Service Commission, State Counsel in the State Ministry of Justice, State Magistrates and District Customary Court Presidents. The […]
(Just In) Rivers Crisis: Court Orders Fubara’s Loyalist, Ehie, To Preside Over Assembly Proceedings
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubari, to preside over the activities of the legislative arm of the state pending the determination of a motion before it. Justice M.W Danagogo gave the order on […]
Kenya To Scrap Visas For All Visitors From January 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January 2024. According to Reuters, Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of needing to apply for a […]
Libya sends illegal migrants home to Egypt and Nigeria
Libya on Tuesday repatriated nearly 1,000 migrants from Egypt and Nigeria who had been staying in the North African country illegally, officials and AFP journalists said. The 664 Egyptians were to be taken by bus to the Emsaed border post with Egypt, nearly 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) east of Tripoli. General Mohamad Bardaa, who heads […]
Italy legend, Chiellini retires at 39
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”.The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years. The defender made his name at Juventus and since June 2022 has been playing in Major […]
Amotekun Arrests 3 For Exhuming Corpses, Stealing Body Parts
The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSW) in Osun State, codenamed Operation Amotekun, has apprehended three suspects for exhuming corpses from graves and removing body parts for ritualistic purposes. Amotekun spokesperson, Mr. Adeniyi Brown, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Tuesday. He identified the suspects as an automobile mechanic (43), a driver (56), and […]
JUST IN: Tinubu writes Senate seeking confirmation for 19 NPC commissioners
The Senate on Tuesday, December 12, read President Bola Tinubu’s letter seeking the confirmation of the nomination of 19 commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointees are: 1. Emmanuel Eke (Abia) 2. Clifford Zirra (Adamawa) 3. Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra) 4. Isa Buratai (Borno) 5. Alex Ukam (Cross River) 6. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba (Delta) 7. Jeremiah […]