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The recent decision by governors and National Assembly members from Nigeria’s South-East region to meet with President Bola Tinubu regarding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sparked a wide range of responses across the country. Kanu is a polarizing figure, seen by some as…
Fifty members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers, representing various regions and political parties, called for this action in a letter dated June 19, 2024, citing Section 174 of the Constitution and Section 107(1) of…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a dire warning about the escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, cautioning that any miscalculation could trigger a catastrophic conflict with far-reaching implications. Speaking to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York, Guterres emphasized the grave risks associated with the ongoing exchanges of gunfire between Hezbollah and Israel,…
In a significant development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed his readiness to enter negotiations with the Federal Government. This announcement came as the court reopened the case against him, which includes charges of terrorism and treasonable felonies. Mr. Alloy Ejimakor,…
In a bid to protect minors and curb illicit activities, the Federal Government has issued a firm directive to hotel owners nationwide to stop using minors and teenage girls in their establishments. The announcement was made during the “Unlock Training and Grants” ceremony held in Abuja, where Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, delivered…
The Nigerian Senate witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday as senators clashed over the bill to establish a National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission, aimed at regulating, managing, preserving, and controlling ranches across the country. Despite the contentious discussions, the bill, tagged SB. 466, was approved for a second reading and referred to the Senate…
In a decisive move to regulate content in the Nigerian film industry, the Federal Government has officially banned the depiction of money rituals, ritual killings, and the glamorization of smoking and other vices in Nollywood productions. This announcement was made by Shaibu Husseini, the executive director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors…
In a momentous ceremony filled with cultural reverence and ancestral homage, Oba Ewuare II of Benin joyfully received two repatriated artifacts from Germany, facilitated by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The artifacts, a set of wooden and bronze stools dating back to the 15th to 17th centuries and attributed to Oba Esigie…
In Abuja, sources with direct knowledge of the ongoing negotiations reported that Organized Labour, consisting of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), convened on Monday to finalize their stance ahead of a crucial meeting with the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage scheduled for Tuesday. During the meeting, union…
In a bid to tackle the growing insecurity in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced plans to establish a 10,000-person security force. The governor made this revelation during an expanded stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Government House in Makurdi. Governor Alia emphasized that the establishment of this security…