The Nigerian Government has denied extending the stay of recalled ambassadors across the world. On September 2, President Bola Tinubu recalled all Nigeria’s ambassadors, both career and non-career. They were asked to return to the country on or before October 31, 2023. Nigeria has no fewer than 300 foreign missions. The recall was communicated by…
A US-based Nigerian academic and author Dr. Cyril Orji has described the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, as a clown who should not be taken seriously by anyone. The professor of Computer Science narrated how the sit-at-home directives of Simon Ekpa forced him to relocate back to America from…
Members of Ohagi family in Amakohia Ihitte Uboma, Imo State, have been thrown into fear, following alleged threat to their lives over the eldest son’s refusal to continue with their late father’s traditional religion of idol worshipping. The family’s travail reportedly began in 2013 when their father, Chijieze Ohagi , who was the village’s Chief…
The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday for the judgment on the appeals by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, respectively. The duo is praying the apex court to set aside the judgment by the presidential election tribunal which affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu….
The Independent National Electoral Commission has made public the updated lists of candidates for the governorship elections in Imo and Bayelsa states. The names of Timipre Sylva and Joshua Maciver, the running mate for the All Progressives Congress, Iin Bayelsa state were not in the modified list that was posted on the commission’s website on…
Two persons, a driver and his conductor narrowly escaped death after their bus fell into a pit close to a waterway in Umudim, Nnewi, Anambra state According to reports, the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and while trying to avoid crashing into other road users summersaulted before ending up inside the pit. Reinvestigate Obiano,…
Twenty-five soldiers and an officer are currently being court-martialed in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences. The personnel facing the trial are drawn from various formations within the division, whose area of responsibility covers the entire South-East states and Cross River. The General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada,…
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency FEMA said it has now reduced its disaster response time to three minutes, following its enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and establishment of emergency Marshalls, Vanguards, Divers and Volunteers across the territory. Acting Director General of the agency, Ibrahim Mohammed Sabo, who disclosed this at a news conference…
Reactions have continued to pour in over a video showing Zambia President Hakainde Hichelima hitting out at municipality officials in Lusaka the country’s capital for buying high-end cars instead of using the resources to offer services to the citizens. Hichilema, who was elected in 2021 on a reform platform, has also asked government officials who…
Republicans have picked Tom Emmer as their third nominee to be House of Representatives Speaker, three weeks after their last leader was ousted in a right-wing revolt. The full chamber will now vote on the Minnesota congressman’s candidacy, though it is unclear if he can win. Mr Emmer emerged as the nominee in a series…
