Nnmandi Kanu says it is an Insult to beg the Federal Government for his release from detention after a court verdict delivered on October 13, 2022, has liberated him of all charges filed by the Federal Government. Recall that On April 8, 2022, Binta Nyako, a federal high court judge in Abuja, struck out eight of the 15 counts in the charge filed against Kanu by the federal government. The remaining seven counts were later quashed by the court of appeal on October 13, 2022. In a statement released by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu’s counsel, the IPOB leader asked his lawyers…
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The United States has expressed concerns regarding the presidential election in Zimbabwe, emphasizing their dedication to upholding the peoples right to choose their leaders through democratic processes. The election results, announced by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC), have come under scrutiny from various international observers, who have cited numerous issues that question the credibility of the electoral process. Observation missions from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and other international bodies have voiced their reservations, pointing to transparency, fairness, and independence as key areas of concern throughout all stages of the election process. One prominent issue highlighted is the perceived bias…
Tensions are escalating in Niger, as the military junta takes a stance by causing disruptions to services at the French Embassy in Niamey and several French consulates across the country. According to reports from Anadolu a Turkish news wire social media sources have highlighted the juntas actions, which include cutting off electricity and water supplies to the French Embassy and even blocking food deliveries. Reports indicate that similar actions have been taken at consulate locations such as Zinder, Tera, Oualam, Ayorou, Dosso, Niamey and Filingue. Elh Issa Hassoumi Boureima, President of the National Support Committee for CNSP (Conseil National pour…
The map is drawn and clear and it is ready to direct its holders as President Tinubu unveils an eight-point agenda to transform Nigeria and make life comfortable for all. Wale Edun, the minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, reveals the “RoadMap for the Economy,“ which was considered at the maiden Federal Executive Council meeting held yesterday. He also briefed the newsmen at the State House and listed the agenda’s order as food security; ending poverty; economic growth and job creation; access to capital; improving security; improving the playing field on which people and particularly companies operate;…
President Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in the UNGA’s official schedule of activities. This was made known in a statement by the presidency on Monday “To prevent any sharp practise in this regard, the US Mission in Nigeria is accordingly guided on official visa processing, while Nigeria’s Permanent Mission in New York is further directed to prevent and stop the accreditation of any government official who is not placed…
Lagos State Government has issued a directive for all schools below the Tertiary Level to reopen on Monday, September 4th, 2023. This move aligns with the Y2023/2024 Harmonised Academic School Calendar, as approved by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education. Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, the Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), conveyed this information during an interview at her office in the Secretariat, Alausa, on Monday. She eemphasised the importance of adhering to the stipulated resumption date to ensure the delivery of high-quality and sustainable education in Lagos State. Seriki-Ayeni also called on school proprietors and administrators…
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is expressing serious concern about the actions of the Nigerien military against the democratically-elected Government of Niger. The MCC is worried because these actions go against the principles of democratic governance and the rule of law that the MCC believes in. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is an agency of the U.S. government that works on reducing global poverty by helping economies grow. It was made in 2004. It gives time-limited grants and support to countries that show they have good governance, fight corruption, and respect democratic rights. The MCC works with partner countries that show…
Pupils will be banned from wearing abayas, loose-fitting full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in France’s state-run schools, the education minister has said. The rule will be applied as soon as the new school year starts on September 4. France has a strict ban on religious signs in state schools and government buildings, arguing that they violate secular laws. Wearing a headscarf has been banned since 2004 in state-run schools. “When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn’t be able to identify the pupils’ religion just by looking at them,” Education Minister Gabriel Attal told France’s TF1 TV, adding:…
Raimondo follows other American officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in July, who have visited China in the past three months. The Associated Press reports that they expressed optimism about improving communication but have announced no progress on disputes over technology, security, human rights, and other issues that have plunged relations to their lowest level in decades. For its part, Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government wants to revive foreign investor interest in China as it tries to reverse a deepening economic slump. Beijing is ready to work together to “foster a more favourable policy environment for stronger cooperation” between US…
Gabon’s government announced a nationwide curfew and cut off internet access Saturday evening as voting in major national elections was wrapping up. The Central African nation’s communications minister, Rodrigue Mboumba Bissawou, said on state television that there would be a nightly curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. He said internet access was being restricted indefinitely, saying there had been calls for violence and the spreading of disinformation. The announcement came after voters cast ballots to elect new local leaders, national legislators, and Gabon’s next president. Incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba was seeking a third seven-year term to continue a…
Cameroon is expected to open up Lagdo Dam situated on the Benue River soon, The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has caution Nigerians to expect More floods in days to come. NEMA revealed this in a recent statement signed by the Director, African Affairs, Ambassador Umar Salisu. The agency affirmed that both Nigeria and Cameroon are to experience flooding, as Lagdo Dam authorities release a variable small amount of water. It, therefore, called on stakeholder organisations to sensitise the people, so as to engage in activities that will mitigate the flood. “I have the honour to inform that the Ministry…
The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency – NDLEA, says its operatives have arrested 84 suspects and seized 451.976kg of illicit drugs in Kaduna. The state Commander, NDLEA, Mr. Ibrahim Braji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Kaduna, that the arrest and the seizure were made in July. Braji said within the period under review, the command secured six convictions of suspects. The commander said the various drugs seized included Indian Hemp, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Tramadol and other Psychotropic substances. “Grand total weight of drug seized within the period under review is 451.976kg.…