China’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday urged Japan not to align with U.S. plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, citing regional security risks. The warning was delivered by Zhang Xiaogang, the ministry spokesperson, during a regular…
Eben Enasco Reporting. Nigeria’s electoral system is plagued by a recurring issue, including political parties collapsing their structures to join stronger parties, often for financial gain. This phenomenon undermines the democratic process and betrays the trust of party members. Globally,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is ready to engage former Kogi governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in court over the fraud allegation of N8.2 billion against him. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Wednesday…
Pope Francis will visit Luxembourg on Thursday in a highly-anticipated trip to Europe’s second smallest country – and the first papal visit there since 1985 – before heading on to neighbouring Belgium in the evening. The pope will to…
PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for a major overhaul of the United Nations, including a critical examination of the Organisation’s nearly eight decades-old Charter. Silva, however, blamed the incapacity of the international community to engage in sincere…
THE Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, revealed this in a statement late Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses despite economic hardship. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee…
The Senate officially confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun had been serving in an acting capacity since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Accompanied by fellow Justices…
By Jane Uyi Orobosa As far as many people are concerned, the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial contest on Sunday, September 22, was simply a fait accompli…
IN a major step forward for the Zambia Lobito Rail Project, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading African infrastructure provider, has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia to finance, construct, own, and operate the transformational railway.…
