President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the first-ever bus terminal in the nation’s capital, Abuja, with a declaration that his administration was taking decisive steps to bring order, accountability and safety to public transportation. Speaking at the Terminal in Mabushi, the president, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to honour those who fought for Nigeria’s democracy, including President Bola Tinubu GCFR, with a formal letter of appreciation. The significance of June 12 was highlighted at the plenary on Monday, June 16, by various lawmakers who urged the importance of not only celebrating but actively practicing…
China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent its…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to visit Benue State on Wednesday following the gruesome killings of over 200 people last weekend. While commissioning The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network on Monday, the President sympathised with the government and the people of Benue State….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that politically exposed persons (PEPs) in Nigeria are using internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘yahoo-yahoo boys’, to launder billions of naira in stolen public funds into offshore accounts. This shocking disclosure was made during a media briefing at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday by…
Iran condemned Israel’s attack on a state TV building in Tehran on Monday as a “war crime”, and called on the UN Security Council to take action. The strike on the offices of IRIB during a live broadcast was a “wicked act” and a “war crime”, said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. “The UNSC must…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the killing of over 200 Nigerians, including women and children, in coordinated attacks across Benue State, blaming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Speaking on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, described…
Following the recent killings in Benue State, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, have visited the state. Over the weekend, suspected herdsmen attacked Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA of Benue State. Death tolls from the killings have reportedly risen to 200. To assess the aftermath…
The US State Department warned Americans on Monday not to travel to Israel, warning that terrorist groups were plotting possible attacks and could target tourist locations “with little or no warning.” “The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is unpredictable… as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians to look for the four competencies, capacity, character and compassion, which he dubbed the four “Cs” before electing any individual into public office in up upcoming elections. He explained that the absence of these character traits in…
