With the 2023 general elections three months away, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its guidelines for the conduct of political activities. The commission, in a six-page document titled “Conduct of Political Rallies, Processions and Campaigns,” prohibited the use of abusive language and hate speech as well as campaigns and political rallies in […]
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Saturday criticised his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi over the delivery projects in the oil-rich South-South state. Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that Amaechi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) failed to construct roads and flyovers in the state. The incumbent governor also said he […]
The Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yahaya Lawal, says Nigerians residing in the kingdom are making positive contributions to the social and economic development of their host country. At a virtual interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, Lawal said Nigerians in the kingdom comprises of experts and […]
The outlook for the global economy headed into 2023 has soured, according to a number of recent analyses, as the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to strain trade, particularly in Europe, and as markets await a fuller reopening of the Chinese economy following months of disruptive COVID-19 lockdowns. In the United States, signs of a […]
Amid 2023 election campaigns, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, described the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu as the architect of the modern Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who is seeking re-election alongside his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, spoke during an APC rally held at Teslim Balogun Stadium […]
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery on Friday pulled out seven major generals and 38 other senior officers of the corps after 35 years of meritorious service to the father land. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that, the pulling out ceremony is part of the routine activities of the Nigerian Army during which […]
Federal government has said that the country requires $410 billion with $10 billion per annum to address the nation’s energy constraint and policy flexibility as well as achieve Nigeria’s transition plan by 2060. Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva made the disclosure on Thursday at the 7th Meeting of the National Council on […]
Rapper Kanye West has said he intends to run for US president in 2024, despite facing several scandals over his recent behaviour. The star, who has legally changed his name to Ye, posted a video of his campaign logo to social media, alongside the caption Ye 24. He also claimed to have asked Donald Trump […]
The ECOWAS Commission has appealed the consideration of ECOWAS Parliament in the budgetary allocation for humanitarian affairs in the 2023 Community draft budget to tackle the needs of 38 million displaced Persons in the sub-region. Prof. Nazifi Darma, Director Internal Services, ECOWAS Commission made the appeal on behalf of the Commission on Thursday during the […]
A Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo has thrown his weight behind Bola Tinubu, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate is miles ahead of other contenders for Aso Rock. “For the presidential election, I am with Tinubu because I saw what he did in Lagos State and the legacies he left behind,” he said […]