The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the pronouncement of Republic of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali announcing their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, said Nigeria remained opened for engagement with the three countries….
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has slammed the Federal Government for “running the economy on palliatives” since the removal of petrol subsidy some eight months ago. Sowunmi, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, called on the President Bola Tinubu administration to increase workers’ salaries…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to comments by Oyo state governor that he has not reached out to him since the unfortunate explosion which claimed five lives and injured many others happened in Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde while playing host to former Anambra governor Peter Obi faulted Atiku’s refusal to reach out to…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned a suit by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government to February 8th, 2024. In the suit, Kanu accused the FG of kidnapping him from Kenya and bringing him to Nigeria for trial. He also…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of engaging in illegality with regards to his recent appointments. The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, levelled the accusation against the governor during plenary on Monday at the Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers converged for an unscheduled plenary following their last…
The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday, suspended a lawmaker representing Esan South-East, Sunny Ojiezele, for three months for allegedly causing disunity among members. Agbebaku, who announced Ojiezele’s suspension during plenary, directed the Sergeant-at-arms to walk the two-time lawmaker out of the chambers. The speaker said, “The member representing Esan…
Gunmen on Monday struck at Ohii Junction on the Owerri-Orlu Road in Imo State. The attack left no fewer than four persons dead. Sources said that two of the victims were policemen believed to be on duty in the area. Following the incident, a recorded video of the attack was seen in social media platforms…
Gov Siminalayi Fubara, of Rivers state has warned the newly appointed Chief of Staff and commissioners not to use their new position to stalk or antagonise perceived political enemies. He said all contending challenges have been surrendered to God with the confidence that He will continue to intervene in a manner that will shock the…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, on Monday, killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state. The duo – Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti…
Former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma has been suspended from the party after refusing to vote for it and launching a rival organisation. The governing African National Congress (ANC) announced its decision on Monday. “Zuma and others whose conduct is in conflict with our values and principles, will find themselves outside the African National…
