Akpabio, Other Ex-Govs Sued Over Salaries, Pensions

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and nine other former governors in the 10th Senate over their collection of both salaries and pensions as senators. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. Joined as respondents in theContinueContinue reading “Akpabio, Other Ex-Govs Sued Over Salaries, Pensions”

Arsenal Record First League Win Over Man City Since 2015

Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike was enough for Arsenal to see off Manchester City on Sunday, the Gunners’ first league win over Pep Guardiola’s side since 2015.  Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at theContinueContinue reading “Arsenal Record First League Win Over Man City Since 2015”

Nigerian Government Says It’s Deeply Concerned About Israel, Hamas Hostilities, Calls For Ceasefire

The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has said it is “deeply concerned” about the crisis between Israel and militants group, Hamas, while calling for ceasefire and dialogue on the outbreak. The Palestinian armed group, Hamas, launched an attack on Saturday against Israel. The attack code-named “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood”, is the most serious escalation since IsraelContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Government Says It’s Deeply Concerned About Israel, Hamas Hostilities, Calls For Ceasefire”

Over 190 Palestinians Killed As Israeli Military Strikes Gaza In Retaliation For Hamas’ Attacks

At least, 198 Palestinians have died following retaliatory Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, health officials there have said. Officials added at least 1,610 people had been injured in the strikes. Israel launched what it called “Operation Sword of Iron” in response to Hamas’s incursion, which began with massive rocket strikes early Saturday morning.ContinueContinue reading “Over 190 Palestinians Killed As Israeli Military Strikes Gaza In Retaliation For Hamas’ Attacks”

Nigerian Government Suspends N-Power Programme Indefinitely, Cites Abuse Of Funds

The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has announced the indefinite suspension of the N-Power program. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, who announced the suspension of the programme during an interview with TVC News on Saturday said that the programme was suspended sequel to several flaws within the scheme. According toContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Government Suspends N-Power Programme Indefinitely, Cites Abuse Of Funds”

Nine States May Experience Flooding Over Opening Of Lagdo Dam In Cameroon – Nigerian Emergency Agency, NEMA Issues Alert

The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed, has said that the recent release of water from the Cameroon Lagdo dam will cause more flood disasters downstream Nigerian states. The states to be affected are Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa, with Adamawa already affected. According to Daily Trust,ContinueContinue reading “Nine States May Experience Flooding Over Opening Of Lagdo Dam In Cameroon – Nigerian Emergency Agency, NEMA Issues Alert”

Major Airlines Cancel Flights To Israeli Capital, Tel Aviv Amid Gaza Crisis

Major airlines across the world have cancelled their flights to Tel Aviv, the Israeli capital, after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched a surprise large-scale attack against Israel. On the arrivals board at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, Ryanair, Aegan Airlines and some US companies were all pulling flights. However, airportContinueContinue reading “Major Airlines Cancel Flights To Israeli Capital, Tel Aviv Amid Gaza Crisis”

Hamas Attacks: US Stands With Israel; We Won’t Fail To Have Her Back – President Biden

The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has assured his support for the nation of Israel after they suffered an attack by a Palestinian group, Hamas, on Saturday. He made this known while delivering his remarks on the attack via his X handle on Saturday evening.Biden wrote, “In this moment of tragedy,ContinueContinue reading “Hamas Attacks: US Stands With Israel; We Won’t Fail To Have Her Back – President Biden”

Nigerian Police Arrest Six Students Of Federal University, Katsina After One Died During Clash Over Girlfriend

A student of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State, Abubakar Nasiru Barda has been killed in a rival clash over a girlfriend, SaharaReporters has gathered. The tragic incident and the abduction of five female students are among security challenges faced by the university. Barda was reportedly killed after a bitter altercation over a girlfriendContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Police Arrest Six Students Of Federal University, Katsina After One Died During Clash Over Girlfriend”

Nigerians Should Stand Up For One Another To Challenge Powerful, Overpaid Buffons Who Always Oppress Them – Sowore

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Nigerians should rise against the oppression of the powerful who always like to oppress them even for law abiding conduct. The convener of #RevolutionNow said this on Friday while reacting to a videoContinueContinue reading “Nigerians Should Stand Up For One Another To Challenge Powerful, Overpaid Buffons Who Always Oppress Them – Sowore”