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Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified aerial assaults on Ukraine, launching a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, just a day after US President Donald Trump publicly criticised him and lamented stalled diplomatic efforts. At least two people were killed and 16 injured in a massive overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital, […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmied the victory of the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the last governorship election in the State. Wike, who urged the governor to remain focused, said he should see the victory as a further call to selfless service to […]
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has, through its International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, announced that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Nigeria, will be recognised as the SDG Personality of the Year in Africa 2025. This prestigious award, Amb. Nkweke said will be announced during the upcoming United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]
The immediate-past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state, warning that the alleged manipulation of the exercise and subsequent judicial validation of the electon outcome, portends grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Thursday, […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming him as the duly elected leader of the State as a “landmark decision” that ends all legal disputes arising from the 2024 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the verdict […]
In response to the recent shift in United States visa policy for Nigerian citizens, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged stronger oversight to curb visa overstays and enhance compliance with international travel protocols. The Minister made this known following a high-level meeting with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Wednesday […]
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified arbitration proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London, instituted against indigenous energy company, Aiteo Eastern E&P Company Limited, by a group of lenders who partly financed its acquisition of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29. The court declared the arbitration as a violation […]
Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has justified the quest for an additional state and local government areas from the Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C). He said the move would bring governance closer to the people, enhance service delivery, increase economic opportunities and promote accountability and transparency at the grassroots […]
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has described the Thursday ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as a betrayal of people of the State. Ighodalo in a statement reacting to that ruling, expressed disappointment and […]
Tottenham have agreed a £55m fee with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The Ghana international is now set to have a medical before signing a long-term contract. BBC Sport reported that the Hammers had rejected an initial £50m but a deal has now been clinched. Kudus, who has an £85m release clause, joined […]