In a dramatic twist that has thrown Madagascar into chaos, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country as parts of the military joined massive anti-government protests sweeping the Indian Ocean nation.The embattled president, who has not been seen in public for nearly a week, was scheduled to address the nation at 17:30 GMT onContinue reading "MADAGASCAR IN TURMOIL: PRESIDENT RAJOELINA FLEES AS SOLDIERS JOIN PROTESTS, ARMY TAKES CONTROL"
Walin Ganye Honoured For Exceptional Leadership, Peacebuilding, And Service To Humanity
Ganye Chiefdom Christian Youth Forum Lauds Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed’s Lifelong Commitment To Unity, DevelopmentBy Bimga Shamaki The Ganye Chiefdom Christian Youth Forum (GCCYF) has honoured Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the Walin Ganye, with a Special Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and enduring dedication to the peace and progress of Ganye Chiefdom and AdamawaContinue reading "Walin Ganye Honoured For Exceptional Leadership, Peacebuilding, And Service To Humanity"
STATE PARDON: 🇩🇪🇦🇺🇫🇷 Germany, Australia, ASF France Mount Pressure On Nigeria To End Death Penalty — Say Tinubu’s Pardon Not Enough
Amid growing global outrage over the use of capital punishment, Germany, Australia, and Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France — also known as Lawyers Without Borders — have called for urgent and decisive action to abolish the death penalty in Nigeria.The call followed President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon, which saw seven inmates on death rowContinue reading "STATE PARDON: 🇩🇪🇦🇺🇫🇷 Germany, Australia, ASF France Mount Pressure On Nigeria To End Death Penalty — Say Tinubu’s Pardon Not Enough"
TENSION LOOMS: NLC THREATENS NATIONWIDE SHOWDOWN AS TINUBU GOVERNMENT, ASUU FACE-OFF OVER UNPAID DEMANDS
The brewing tension between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has taken a dramatic turn, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, threatening a nationwide showdown if the grievances of university lecturers are not addressed within days.In a strongly wordedContinue reading "TENSION LOOMS: NLC THREATENS NATIONWIDE SHOWDOWN AS TINUBU GOVERNMENT, ASUU FACE-OFF OVER UNPAID DEMANDS"
OUTRAGE AS TINUBU PARDONS MARYAM SANDABilyaminu’s Family Cries Foul, Calls It “The Worst Injustice”
Victim’s relatives accuse Presidency of mockery of justice, say pardon reopens deep wounds and dehumanises the dead The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing her husband, describing the action as “theContinue reading "OUTRAGE AS TINUBU PARDONS MARYAM SANDABilyaminu’s Family Cries Foul, Calls It “The Worst Injustice”"
NASS Moves Presidential, Governorship Polls To November 2026 — Makes E-Transmission Mandatory, Approves Early Voting, Tougher Sanctions For Offenders
The National Assembly has unveiled a major electoral reform proposal that could alter Nigeria’s political calendar, setting the next presidential and governorship elections for November 2026, six months earlier than usual.The proposed change is contained in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, presented during a public hearing jointly organised by the Senate and House CommitteesContinue reading "NASS Moves Presidential, Governorship Polls To November 2026 — Makes E-Transmission Mandatory, Approves Early Voting, Tougher Sanctions For Offenders"
PDP Pushes Ahead With National Convention As Three More Governors Set To Join APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that it will go ahead with its forthcoming national convention despite reports that three more of its governors are on the verge of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Findings by Daily Trust indicate that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will officially declare for the APCContinue reading "PDP Pushes Ahead With National Convention As Three More Governors Set To Join APC"
SHEIKH GUMI URGES DIALOGUE — “If Israel Could Make Peace, Why Not Us?”
Cleric says Israel-Hamas truce proves negotiating with bandits can bring peace; warns security agencies not to sabotage local deals Katsina — In a fresh and provocative appeal that is already stirring debate, Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Monday renewed his call for the Federal Government to open peace talks with bandit groups operating acrossContinue reading "SHEIKH GUMI URGES DIALOGUE — “If Israel Could Make Peace, Why Not Us?”"
Political Earthquake in Enugu: Top Cabinet Members Dump PDP, Join APC Ahead of Governor Mbah’s Defection
In what appears to be the clearest signal yet of a looming political realignment in Enugu State, several high-ranking members of Governor Peter Mbah’s cabinet have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting the stage for the governor’s much-anticipated crossover to the ruling party. Among those who have dumped the Peoples Democratic PartyContinue reading "Political Earthquake in Enugu: Top Cabinet Members Dump PDP, Join APC Ahead of Governor Mbah’s Defection"
TENSION IN IVORY TOWERS: FG WARNS ASUU — ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY STILL IN FORCE AS STRIKE LOOMS
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against proceeding with its planned strike, insisting that the “no work, no pay” policy will be strictly enforced should the union withdraw its services.The warning came through a statement released on Sunday by the Director of Press and PublicContinue reading "TENSION IN IVORY TOWERS: FG WARNS ASUU — ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY STILL IN FORCE AS STRIKE LOOMS"
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