The South African government has called on the International Crime Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by mid-December
South Africa, along with Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros and Djibouti, submitted a referral to the ICC to investigate whether war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Gaza.Minister in the Presidency Khum-budzo Ntsha-vheni said if the ICC did not do this, it would signal a “total failure” of global governance. The South African presidency […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has AFFIRMED the election of Hyacinth Alia as governor of Benue State
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the March 18 governorship election, Titus Uba had approached the appellate court to set aside the judgment of the tribunal which upheld Alia’s election, on allegations that Alia’s deputy, Samuel Ode, presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission contrary to Section 182(1)(j) of the […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Western liberal democracy is ‘unsuitable for Africa’ and seems not to be working for Nigeria and other African countries
According to the former president, WESTERN DEMOCRACY as it is being practiced in Nigeria and other African countries, should be re-examined or moderated; as it has not delivered on good governance and progressive development for the continent. While delivering a keynote address at an event held at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential Library, Abeokuta, the Ogun […]
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to attract investments which will propel the nation on a critical path to success
Speaking in Berlin, Germany yesterday at a panel discussion at the ongoing G20 Compact with Africa Summit. President Tinubu who acknowledged the numerous challenges bedeviling the African continent, however assured potential investors that Africa especially Nigeria has moved beyond restrictive policies, as well as highlighted ongoing economic reforms in creating a more conducive environment for […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal stripping of containers along the port access road
The Managing Director of NPA, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, in a statement in Lagos onSunday, noted that the authority would deal decisively with perpetrators of theunwholesome practice, insisting that Truckers caught in the act stand the risk of beingdelisted from the Electronic Call-up System (Eto) platform managed by the Truck TransitPark (TTP) limited.Bello-Koko made this known […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a second consecutive draw of their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after struggling to hold the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1draw on Sunday in Rwanda
Nigeria had laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on home soil onDay 1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo last Thursday.The result from yesterday’s crucial matchday 2 Group C encounter, meant South Africawith three points remained top of the Group C six-nations table in spite having playedonly one game.Nigeria […]
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at age 96 at the couple’s home in the southern state of Georgia
She died peacefully, with family by her side.She had joined her husband in at-home hospice care on Friday after being diagnosedwith dementia in May.Rosalynn was best known for her work post-White House, as she and her husbandchampioned human rights, democracy and health issues around the world — all whilemaintaining a notably humble public image.
The Israeli ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, says he is hopeful a deal for the release of a significant number of hostages will be reached “in the coming days”
Herzog told newsmen that “serious efforts” were being made, but that the fewer detailshe revealed, “the better the chances of such a deal”.Qatar, which has been mediating, also says a deal is within reach. Qatar’s Prime MinisterMohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Sunday that only “very minor” practicaland logistical obstacles remain, adding that “we are […]
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described as a temporary setback, the verdict of an Appeal Court which sacked him as governor of the state.
In a statement through his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, thegovernor said the “temporary setback” won’t deter him from repositioning the state onthe path of unity, peace and progress.The governor, who added he has instructed his legal team to file an appeal at theSupreme Court, admonished citizens of the state and supporters […]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Berlin, Germany where he is scheduled to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) Conference
The G20 CWA conference will be taking place alongside the fourth G20 investmentsummit, co-hosted by the German Government and German business associations.President Tinubu will be joining other heads of state and government of CWA membercountries, bilateral partners, as well as heads of international organisations to deliberateand outlining concrete measures to boost investments in critical areas […]
