King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, arrived by car for the hour-long late morning service at St George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London. The 75-year-old, dressed in a suit and light blue tie, smiled and waved to crowds — who had queued up for hours for a glimpse of the ailing monarch — before he entered the chapel. Leaving the service, Charles and Camilla greeted some of the well-wishers lined up outside, shaking hands and briefly chatting to some in the crowds. Attending the annual religious ceremony is a long-standing annual tradition for the…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct additional monitoring command and control centres in order to create a safer environment for residents. Speaking during a tour of the Lagos State Waterways Monitoring and Data Management Centre (WMDMC), State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated the government’s commitment to implementing sustainable strategies for water transportation. The WMDMC Control Room, established by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) three years ago, serves as a pivotal hub for managing movement on the waterways. General Manager of LASWA, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel, outlined the functions of the control room,…
The Debt Management Office (DMO), through a data extracted from the latest sub-national debt reports has disclosed that 13 newly appointed state governors collectively accrued a debt of N226.8 billion within their first six months in office. According to the DMO analysis, a total of 16 state governors, including the newly appointed ones, contributed to an overall increase in state debt by N509.3 billion. This increase comprised domestic borrowings amounting to N243.95 billion and external borrowings of $298.5 million (equivalent to N265.37 billion). The breakdown of the debt revealed that governors resorted to borrowing from both domestic and international financiers.…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a one-week ultimatum to Nigerian governors, including Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, among others. SERAP is demanding that these governors provide detailed information on the loan agreements and spending particulars of loans obtained by their respective states and the FCT. The loans in question amount to a staggering N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion. The organization is also requesting specifics regarding the projects executed with these loans, as well as their locations. This move, according to SERAP, aims to…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, disclosed in a recent interview how journalists, including himself, played an important role in ending the military regimes of former dictators Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) and the late Sani Abacha. Speaking on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ hosted by Channels TV presenter Seun Okinbaloye, Onanuga recounted their efforts during his time as an editor at the defunct African Concord magazine and later as the founder of TheNews magazine. “Our journalism was centered on looking at people at the center point of issues rather than just looking at issues,”…
US President Joe Biden’s recent proclamation declaring Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility has ignited a firestorm of controversy across the nations, with critics lambasting the move as an affront to Christian traditions and values. The decision, announced by the White House on Friday, coincides with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, established in 2009 to honor the contributions of transgender individuals and also to raise awareness about the challenges they face. In a statement, President Biden announced the importance of inclusivity and equality, proclaiming March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility. He called on all Americans to…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara of potential impeachment if necessary to uphold the Constitution. This announcement came during a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule and attended by 26 lawmakers. During the briefing, Speaker Martin Amaewhule addressed recent criticisms directed towards Governor Wike by the former Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, under the leadership of Dr. Abiye Sekibo. The lawmakers condemned these attacks and reaffirmed their support for Governor Wike.
A United Kingdom-based journalist for independent Iranian media who was attacked outside his London home, prompting a counter-terrorism police probe, is “doing very well”, his news channel said on Saturday. Pouria Zeraati, a presenter for Persian-language outlet Iran International was in stable condition, the channel’s spokesman Adam Baillie said. “He’s doing very well actually. He’s in the hospital recovering from the attack,” Baillie told BBC radio, calling Friday’s attack “a shocking, shocking incident whatever the outcome of (the) investigation reveals”. London’s Metropolitan Police has said its counter-terrorism unit is investigating the stabbing, given previous…
Former Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Peter Kisira, has passed away at the age of 74. The sad news of his demise was confirmed by the state government through a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye. Kisira, who served as the deputy to former Governor Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed from May 29, 2011, to May 29, 2019, reportedly breathed his last in the early hours of Saturday. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed his sadness upon learning of Kisira’s passing. In a condolence message, Governor AbdulRazaq extended heartfelt sympathies to the people of Baruten and the…
Amidst the ongoing legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump’s hush money case, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has submitted a request to clarify the scope of a gag order issued by New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan. The request seeks confirmation that the order restricting Trump’s public statements about the case also applies to his family members. The Manhattan DA’s Office, in a letter dated Thursday and acknowledged on Friday, expressed concerns about potential intimidation tactics targeting trial witnesses and prospective jurors. This comes after Trump’s recent criticism of Judge Merchan and his daughter, prompting…
The recent Labour Party convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, has stirred controversy following the re-election of Julius Abure as the national chairman for a second term. The convention, which saw Abure securing unanimous support from delegates, has been met with opposition from key party figures, including the suspended National Treasurer, Mrs. Oluchi Opara. Opara vehemently condemned the manner in which the convention was conducted, labeling it as a gathering of Abure’s support group rather than a legitimate political convention. She criticized the secrecy surrounding the event, alleging that it lacked transparency and inclusivity. In response, the National Publicity Secretary…
In a recent appearance before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) addressed queries regarding the operation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) platform by Remita. Hamisu Abdullahi, the Director of Banking Services at CBN, stated that Remita was chosen through a merit-based selection process to provide an electronic platform crucial for facilitating payments from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to beneficiary accounts across commercial banks. The selection of Remita came after rigorous evaluation, as highlighted by Salawu Zubairu, former Director of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).…