Tragically, the hunt for the five U.S. Marines who vanished when their helicopter crashed in bad weather have come to an end. Officials confirmed on Thursday that the Marines, who were aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, have been found dead. The incident occurred during a routine flight between Nevada and California on Tuesday night. The helicopter, en route from Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, went down in a mountainous area near Pine Valley, California. Despite search teams locating the crashed chopper early Wednesday morning, adverse weather conditions, including…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Supreme Court voiced doubt on Thursday about Colorado’s ability to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot due to allegations of his involvement in the insurrection on January 6, 2021. During a two-hour argument session, a majority of justices questioned whether states possess the jurisdiction to decide a candidate’s eligibility under the 14th Amendment’s provision barring individuals who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office. The justices highlighted concerns about the inconsistency that could arise if states independently determined a candidate’s eligibility and suggested that Congress should play a primary role in enforcing the amendment. Chief Justice…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has implemented revised guidelines for applicants seeking verification of certificates for foreign nursing boards/councils. The new guidelines, unveiled on Wednesday, come with stricter requirements aimed at maintaining high standards within the nursing profession. Notably, eligible applicants must now possess a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience from the date of issuance of their permanent practicing license. Furthermore, the Council mandates that applicants must hold an active practicing license with a minimum validity period of six months before expiration. Applications accompanied by provisional licenses will be rejected outrightly under the new regulations.…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Service Charter and Grievance Redress Mechanism was formally revealed by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Launched under the theme “Service Redefined,” this major initiative attracted a lot of attention from important stakeholders who gathered to watch the launch, which was a notable step in the direction of encouraging accountability and transparency in the nation’s maritime sector. Addressing attendees at the event, Minister Oyetola emphasized the strategic significance of the service charter in completing the ministry’s overarching goals and satisfying the various needs of stakeholders and the general public. He…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has been called before the House of Representatives to discuss the steps being taken to maintain peace in the FCT in an effort to guarantee the welfare of the populace. The heads of the security agencies and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, were also called by the House to the plenary, which was chaired by Speaker Tajudeen Abass, to get an emergency security briefing and discuss a plan to reduce insecurity in Abuja. The decision came after Hon. Dominic Okafor’s motion, made in plenary on Wednesday, under topics of…
Pakistan’s general election was overshadowed by violence as at least nine individuals, including two children, lost their lives in militant attacks on Thursday. The country, grappling with security concerns, suspended mobile phone services and closed select land borders in a bid to maintain law and order during the electoral process. The Interior Ministry enforced these security measures following devastating explosions near electoral candidates’ offices in Balochistan province on Wednesday, claiming the lives of at least 26 people. The Islamic State later claimed responsibility for these attacks. Despite the deployment of thousands of troops across polling stations nationwide, incidents of violence…
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has mandated the Nigerian government to take immediate action in regulating the prices of essential goods and petroleum products within the next seven days. This landmark ruling was issued on Wednesday, February 7, following a compelling presentation and argumentation by Femi Falana SAN, a renowned human rights activist. Justice Ambose Lewis-Allagoa, who presided over the case, emphasized the significance of the court’s intervention, particularly in light of the absence of opposition from the respondents, which included the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Price Control Board. With no counter affidavit filed, all…
In response to the recent internet shutdown in Senegal, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has strongly condemned the move, stating it infringes upon the basic rights of citizens. The shutdown, enacted shortly after President Macky Sall postponed the presidential election indefinitely, has sparked outrage among human rights organizations both within Senegal and abroad. PIN has highlighted the growing trend of African governments employing internet shutdowns as a means to suppress dissent, particularly during periods of political unrest or ahead of elections. The organization asserts that such actions directly contravene Senegal’s 2001 Constitution, which guarantees freedoms such as expression and assembly, as well…
The Odatiwa Women Wing group has thrown its weight behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to emerge as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming gubernatorial primary. The convener of the group, Mrs. Olamide Falana, who also serves as the Special Adviser to the governor on Gender, announced the group’s endorsement during their inaugural meeting held in Akure on Wednesday. Falana emphasized the group’s belief in Governor Aiyedatiwa’s quality leadership demonstrated since assuming office. “We are rooting for the governor to ensure continuity of his commendable efforts,” stated Falana, highlighting Aiyedatiwa’s leadership qualities and his demonstrated loyalty to his former…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified efforts to curb the ‘dollarization’ trend in Nigeria’s economy, announcing the summoning of proprietors of private universities and other higher learning institutions charging fees in dollars. In response to the growing concerns over the dollarization of transactions within the country, the EFCC has established a Special Task Force across all its Zonal Commands. This initiative aims to address the illegal practice of conducting financial transactions in foreign currency, which undermines the stability of the local currency and the overall economy. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Olusola Odumosu, has delivered a firm caution to individuals involved in the rampant vandalism of critical national infrastructure, urging them to cease their actions or face legal consequences. In an interview with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Odumosu emphasized that the NSCDC is prepared to prosecute any individuals apprehended for vandalizing public properties. Despite the Corps’ efforts in apprehending culprits through intelligence gathering and security surveillance, Odumosu expressed concern over the persistent rate of vandalism. Calling for stricter penalties from the courts for those…
In response to mounting concerns over banks’ failure to adhere to CBN directives regarding foreign exchange (forex) operations, the House of Representatives has taken decisive action by resolving to conduct an investigative hearing. A decisive step has been taken to conduct an investigative hearing to tackle the consistent disregard by banks and financial institutions for the CBN’s guidelines on Net Open Position Limits concerning forex transactions. The resolution, which stemmed from a motion of urgent national importance tabled by Hon. Babajimi Benson during Wednesday’s plenary session, underscores the critical need for banks to implement CBN policies effectively. Benson highlighted the…