UN Court Orders Israel to Allow Food, Medical Aid into Gaza
The UN’s top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel had to act “without delay to…
Greener Pastures Abroad: Ukodhiko Lists Causes of ‘Flight of Talents’ from Nigeria
Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko has said that economic hardship, lack of jobs, gross unavailability of power for production, inflation and galloping exchange rates were fueling flight of talents from Nigeria. Rep….
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister-designate Withdraws after Failed Alliance
Bulgaria’s prime minister-designate, Mariya Gabriel, withdrew her nomination on Monday after failed negotiations between two political coalitions, which could send the European Union’s poorest member country into a new crisis, AP reports. The former EU commissioner had been proposed by…
Attacking Notable Ekiti Leaders Uncharitable, Childish, Will Lead To Another Failure — PDP Chieftain Cautions Guber Aspirant
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Lere Olayinka, has cautioned an intending governorship aspirants in the State, Mrs Funmi Ogun, against attacking notable leaders in the State, saying “it is uncharitable, childish and will lead…
Abductors Of Edo PDP Chairman Contacts Family, Makes Ransom Demand
The kidnappers of the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, have reportedly contacted the family, demanding a N500 million ransom nine days after he was kidnapped. Recall that the PDP chairman was kidnapped by six…
To be a Nigerian…?
People often ask me, ‘Will, where do you get your jokes?’ I just tell ’em, ‘Well, I watch the government and report the facts, that is all I do, and I don’t even find it necessary to exaggerate. ~ Will…
Assembly Demands Revocation of Cross River Abuja Liaison Office Concession, Demands Immediate Halt to Renovations
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Cross River State Government to revoke the sale of the State Abuja Liaison Office, which was purportedly concessioned to a private individual. In a motion moved by Hon Kingsley…
Minister Canvasses For Legislative Support For Local Value Addition in Mineral Sector
Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has canvassed for legislative support that will entrench local value addition in the mineral sector, asserting that it will generate massive employment and beneficiation to mineral endowed communities. Dr Alake disclosed…
2024 Budget: Obi Calls for Total Review, and Wants Resources in Critical Areas
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has admonished the Executive and Legislative arms of government to immensely commence the review of the 2024 budget and deploy funds to critical areas. Obi’s view which is…
Politician Urges Nigerians to Embrace Labour Party
Abuja based frontline politician and legal icon Barr. Mitchell Chuks Akamadu has urged Nigerians to embrace the Labour Party following its ground breaking performance at the last 2023 general elections. Barr. Akamadu who described the party as the last hope…
Nigeria’s Forgotten and Fallen: Power, Politics, and Fame
In Nigeria’s complex socio-political landscape, there exists a phenomenon often overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of political power and fame—the plight of the forgotten men. These individuals, once wielders of influence and authority, find themselves relegated to the sidelines…
