The chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has voiced strong disapproval over the allocation of N160 million in official vehicles to each of the 360 members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Abure has urged the party’s lawmakers to reject this extravagant gift, labelling it a display of extreme insensitivity. In a statement issued in…
Israel has reportedly reached out to the United States, requesting a substantial $10 billion in emergency military assistance. This aid package, as revealed by The New York Times, is being assembled into a bill by Congress in collaboration with the White House. The proposal includes funds not only for Israel but also for Ukraine, and…
Nigeria’s economic landscape is in disarray as annual inflation skyrocketed to an astonishing 26.72% in September, marking its highest level in nearly two decades. This financial storm is intensifying the already formidable cost-of-living crisis in Africa’s most populous nation. September marked the ninth consecutive month of rising inflation, with a substantial jump from August’s 25.8%,…
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, sent shockwaves through the international community by issuing a stark warning of “preemptive action” against Israel, raising concerns about a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict. During a live broadcast on state television, Amirabdollahian emphasized that “the leaders of resistance groups will not allow the Zionist regime to act in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed an intriguing legal episode as it decided to adjourn further proceedings in the case brought forward by Ondo State’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to October 30, 2023. This adjournment was the result of a comprehensive examination of the arguments presented by the legal counsels representing the parties…
An astonishing revelation unfolds as Elisha Abbo, the deposed senator from Adamawa, directly accuses Senate President Godswill Akpabio of engineering the appeal court ruling that ultimately led to his dismissal. This political saga began when the Court of Appeal in Abuja invalidated Abbo’s election as a senator for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Independent…
During a recent appearance on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Femi Falana, a distinguished human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), offered his viewpoint on an intriguing dimension of Nigeria’s federal character principle. Falana’s stance revolved around the nomination of chairpersons for both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made a resolute declaration on Sunday, pledging to prosecute 11 employees of 10 Pots Night Club located at 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki. These employees, comprising four males and seven females, stand accused of assaulting officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). The…
Amid the swirl of economic hardships and the recent removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has taken a bold stance to defend their recent purchase of new vehicles. Akin Rotimi, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, stepped into the spotlight on Sunday to clarify the rationale behind…
The Lagos State Government has taken assertive action to confront the persistent issues of traffic disruptions and maintain the structural stability of its bridges. This action comes in the form of a decisive 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ directed towards motorists and commercial bus drivers who habitually utilize these essential transportation pathways. This crucial order, which was…