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Russian Courts are convicting a growing number of men for desertion, indicating low morale among soldiers, according to the latest assessment by Britain’s Ministry of Defence. “Refusal to fight likely reflects the lack of training, motivation and high stress situations Russian forces face along the entire Ukrainian frontline,’’ the ministry posted on X. X is…
A clash between masquerade worshippers in Nua community, Aku, Enugu State, resulted in the alleged death of a young man known as ‘Cross’ from Amankpo Umu-Ezike, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.
Russian authorities on Wednesday said that the military was able to repel drone attacks in several regions during the night, but some got through, causing damage at a military airfield. Several heavy army transport aircraft have been damaged in a drone attack on the airfield of the north-western Russian city of Pskov, according to authorities….
The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell, has voiced his concerns over the recent developments in Gabon, where a group of senior military officers announced a coup and took control of the country. Borrell announced that EU defence ministers are set to discuss the situation in Gabon and stressed that if the coup is…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara has raised concern that the All Progressives Congress, APC, allegedly planned to influence in its favour the awaited outcome of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto. The Acting Chairman of the PDP in Zamfara, Mukhtar Lugga, raised the concern while addressing reporters in Gusau on Tuesday….
A group of Gabonese army officers operating under the banner of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) have taken control of the country, citing serious institutional, political, economic, and social crises as the driving factors behind their coup. In a nationwide address delivered on national television, the junta outlined their reasons…
In a shocking turn of events, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been placed under house arrest while his son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and other high-ranking officials are arrested on charges of “treason” and other alleged offenses. This comes just hours after military officers declared the overthrow of the government, throwing the West African nation…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to complete the long-awaited Millennium Tower project within the next two years. After a meeting with contractors handling various projects in the FCT, Wike emphasized the importance of the Millennium Tower, situated in the Central Area of Abuja, as a transformative multifunctional edifice. The…
The Nigerian government has announced that the massive water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, which raised concerns about potential flooding in 11 states, has been successfully stopped. Managed by the dam’s authorities, the release was halted on August 28, 2023, easing fears of widespread flooding in Nigeria. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) shared that the release was a response to the start of a new hydrological year in the River Niger Basin, covering nine countries. The gradual reduction in water releases and stabilized river flow signal positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation for managing water resources.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for alleged anti-party activities, along with the National Working Committee (NWC). The party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) cited unauthorized political engagements as the reason for the suspension. Dr. Agbo Major and Mr. Ogini Olaposi have been appointed as acting National Chairman and acting National Secretary, respectively. The suspension will last for six months. The party aims to address breaches of party protocol and maintain unity within its ranks. The decision was made during a special general assembly attended by new NWC members and representatives from across Nigeria.