Minority Leadership: Reps in rowdy session as Agbese alleges forgery of signature
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, was thrown into rowdy session, following the disclosure by the Deputy Spokesperson, Hon. Philip Agbese, that his signature was forged on the circulated list of opposition Members who endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as Minority Leader. The Media had been awashed with the list of 61 Members of the […]
Group condemns rising insecurity, urges govts to protect lives, property
By Emmanuel Okogba The Director General of Advocates for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (A4BAT), Dr. Okoye Tochukwu Nobert, and the organisation’s Secretary, Hon. Yemi Ijaodoro, have expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, calling on federal and state governments to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property. In a joint statement issued on […]
US hails Nigeria counterterrorism efforts, confirms joint operation against ISIS leader
The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the disclosure while speaking on U.S. foreign policy and international security cooperation. Rubio disclosed that American and Nigerian security agencies recently collaborated […]
EU, Germany launch Lake Chad water plan to boost stability, resilience
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad region are set to benefit from a major new regional water management initiative following the official launch of the Lake Chad Water Management (LACHAWAMA) Action in Bangui, Central African Republic. The initiative, launched by the European Union, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Lake Chad […]
World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
Mali bans use of motorcycles outside major cities
Motorcycles are the preferred means of transport for jihadist groups in Mali, which has been plunged into a security crisis as jihadists blockade its capital Bamako.
