Speaker, Other Lawmakers March Against All Forms of VAW
In a bid to end all forms of violence against women in Nigeria, the House of Representatives today marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. Speaking at the event, Speaker Abbas noted that women die from violence every ten minutes, across the world and promised that the National Assembly, particularly […]
Malian Junta Appoints Major General Maiga as New Prime Minister
Mali junta has appointed Major General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new Prime Minister. This comes a day after the junta sacked civilian premier, Choguel Maiga, following his criticism of the military leadership on transition to civilian rule.The new Prime Minister had previously served as the government’s spokesman. Mali, plagued by jihadist and separatist violence, has […]
National Assembly Approve President Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion loan request
The National Assembly HAS approved the ₦1.77 trillion loan request of President Bola Tinubu after a voice vote in favor of the request. This was after the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Local and Foreign Debts presented their reports at both chambers yesterday. President Tinubu had on Tuesday, said the loan request is […]
Former UK Deputy PM John Prescott Dies at 86
John Prescott, Britain’s former deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, has passed away at 86, his family announced Thursday. Prescott, who played a pivotal role in transforming the Labour Party, died “peacefully” in a care home on Wednesday, surrounded by family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery, his loved ones shared. In a heartfelt […]
Senate Urges Tinubu to Sack CCT Chairman Danladi Umar
The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack Danladi Umar as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of corruption and misconduct. The upper chamber adopted the resolution during yesterday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio put it to a vote, and a majority of the senators supported it. 84 Senators […]
Ikeja Set to Host Inaugural 10km Capital City Race This Saturday
Preparations are in top gear for the maiden 10km Capital City Race, holding this Saturday in Ikeja, Lagos. Briefing newsmen yesterday, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission Lekan Fatodu, says the state government welcomes individuals or corporate bodies who are ready to key into the THEMES-plus agenda of the state government. The convener of the […]
New NNL Season Set to Begin on November 30 with 36 Teams
The new season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) is set to begin on November 30, with 36 teams vying for supremacy. Divided into four conferences, the teams are gearing up for a challenging and exciting competition that will crown a new champion at the end of the season. While Edel FC from Anambra, Warri […]
Mali Prime Minister Resigns Amid Political Tensions
The Prime Minister of Mali, Choguel Maiga has been fired. It follows Maiga’s criticism of the military junta’s failure to organize elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy. The military rulers, who seized power in successive coups in 2020 and 2021, had promised to hold elections in February but postponed the vote indefinitely […]
Federal Government Lifts Restrictions on NYSC Posting
The Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, had lifted the restrictions in a memo to the NYSC dated November 18, with effect from the start date of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course. According to Olawande, the […]
Denzel Washington Joins Family to Celebrate Premiere of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Denzel Washington took a break from promoting Gladiator II to support his family at the premiere of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was a family affair, with Denzel joined by his wife, Pauletta Washington, and three of their children: Katia, John David, and […]
