The Nigerian Senate President implored Legislators to work together and set aside differences
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has implored Legislators to “set aside their differences and work together” to achieve good governance in the interest of the country. Akpabio, while welcoming back lawmakers from the Christmas and New Year recess, said strategic collaboration between the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly would help address the […]
The African Union feels “deep regret” over the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS
Its President, Moussa Faki Mahamat, “calls on regional leaders to intensify the dialogue between the ECOWAS leadership and the three aforementioned countries”, which last Sunday accused the West African bloc of posing a threat to their sovereignty. It also indicated that the African Union Commission was willing “to provide all the assistance in its power […]
Pakistan former Prime minister to serve 10 years jail term
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. He has called all the charges […]
JAMB ICT consultant warns registration officers in CBT to respect guidelines for candidates registration
Mr Damilola Bamiro, an ICT consultant of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has warned registration officers in Computer Based Test (CBT) centres across the country, to respect guidelines for registration of candidates, or risk access withdrawal. Mr Bamiro, who gave the warning during a combined ‘sting operation’ carried out by the board and […]
2024 WASSCE to be conducted with CBT
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says there is no going back on conducting its first ever Computer Based Test (CBT) of its WASSCE for private candidates. The council’s Head of National Office (HNO) Dr Amos Josiah Dangut stated yesterday that arrangements for the conduct of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) […]
Federal Government says Nigeria Open for Engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have withdrawn membership of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Ministry […]
ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been suspended from the party he once led, after refusing to vote for it and launching a rival organisation. The governing African National Congress (ANC) announced its decision on Monday. Zuma’s nine years as president, from 2009, were dogged by scandal. An official inquiry said the former president […]
Nigeria Police Enforces Uniformed Presence for Stop-and-Search Officers
The Nigeria Police Force has declared that officers on stop-and-search duties must be in UNIFORM with their names clearly attached. The Force Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated this yesterday in a post on his X handle, while reacting to a video in which four policemen in mufti stopper a DRIVER on the Lekki-Epe […]
Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Items Halted Amid Public Outcry
A public auction to sell approximately 70 personal items belonging to South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela has been halted. Guernsey’s auction house in New York stopped the sale abruptly without an explanation, but the decision comes in response to public outcry in South Africa. Makaziwe Mandela, the eldest daughter of Nelson Mandela, had planned […]
Comedian AY Takes Legal Action Against Defamation on Facebook
Popular comedian AY Makun has taken a legal stand against defamation by filing a petition against a Facebook user named Agozi Samuel. The comedian alleges that a video circulated by Samuel on his Facebook page has caused him significant harm. AY also claims that the video, titled “AY comedian where is your wife,” contains “false […]
