‘This is too much’, Nigerians kick as Badenoch proposes 15-yr-wait for British citizenship
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s proposal to extend the waiting period for British citizenship to 15 years has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, who have denounced the policy as excessive and unjust.
Edo Gov Poll: We’ve no witness, INEC tells tribunal as it closes defence
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday, said it would not call any witness to defend the outcome of the governorship election it conducted in Edo State on September 21, 2024.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dr Columbus Irosanga, is dead
In addition to his acting career, Dr. Irosanga was a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, where he mentored numerous aspiring actors.
Edo Tribunal: INEC fails to present witness to defend Okpebholo’s victory
In a surprising turn of events at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to present any witnesses on Thursday, February 6, to defend its declaration of APC candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 governorship election.
China files complaint with WTO against U.S tariffs
China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the new tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from China, the WTO said on Wednesday. “China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. in regard to new tariff measures applied by the U.S. on goods originating in China,’’ the organisation […]
Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza after Trump unveils plan
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the army to formulate a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. “I have instructed the IDF (military) to prepare a plan to enable voluntary departure for Gaza residents,” Israel Katz said in a statement. He specified that he had told the army to […]
Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, found dead on 2nd Niger Bridge
Azuka was taken captive on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha.
Niger Delta Youth reject calls for protest against NDDC management
The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) Worldwide has rejected in strong terms, calls by the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations in conjunction with Ex-millitant Forum for a nationwide protest against leadership of Dr. Samuel Ubuku and Mr. Chiedu Ebie; Managing Director and Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) respectively.
Bangladesh protesters destroy buildings linked to ousted leader
The museum and former home of Hasina’s late father, Bangladesh’s first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, had been set on fire last year during the student-led revolution that ended her 15 years of autocratic rule.
Benue: Local hunters, armed herdsmen clash claims 3 lives in Otukpo
At least three persons have reportedly lost their lives while several others sustained injuries during a bloody clash between suspected armed herdsmen and local hunters at Okpomaju village of Okete Ward in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state.
South Korea blocks DeepSeek access
DeepSeek launched its R1 chatbot last month, claiming it matches the capacity of artificial intelligence pacesetters in the United States for a fraction of the investment, upending the global industry.
Lokpobiri laments abandonment of Brass refinery project in Bayelsa
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has expressed dissatisfaction over the abandonment of the Brass Modern Refinery project in Bayelsa State. The Minister made this known during an inspection visit at Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, during which he inspected the Ewa-ama road […]
Suspended Edo AG denies wrong financial dealing
The suspended Edo Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie has denied committing any financial infraction of any kind.
Introduction of Shari’a’ll ignite war in Yorubaland – Chief Imam warns
Laolu Elijah, Ibadan Chief Imam of Yorubaland, Sheik Abdulraheem Aduanigba has said the practice of Sharia can never work in the South West zone of the country. Sheik Aduanigba who said this in a viral video warned that any attempt to impose Sharia on the people in the six states of the South West could […]
NRC unions shelve strike, pledge to work with Opeifa
The two labour unions of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have agreed to cancel strike action and partner with the new management in achieving the mandate of President Bola Tinubu for the rail sector. The Managing Director, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Opeifa said the labour leaders […]
Functional governance key to addressing ‘JAPA’ syndrome — Natasha
Newly appointed Senate Chairman on Diaspora, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has advocated for a functional governance to address the “Japa” syndrome — the mass emigration of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the committee, Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasised that reversing this trend requires creating an enabling environment that encourages Nigerians to stay […]
