SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’
Anti-Corruption War
August 13, 2023
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of…
Ukrainians paying up to $10,000 to escape draft – FT
Defence
August 13, 2023
Ukrainians paying up to $10,000 to escape draft – FT
Thousands of Ukrainians have managed to dodge conscription thanks to various schemes in a corrupt system, the newspaper reports Thousands…
Stop ‘thinking about war,’ Lula tells Biden
Defence
August 13, 2023
Stop ‘thinking about war,’ Lula tells Biden
The Brazilian leader has claimed that he will try to persuade the US president to focus on investment rather than…
Invasion of Niger will lead to “protracted confrontation”, Putin warns ECOWAS
Defence
August 13, 2023
Invasion of Niger will lead to “protracted confrontation”, Putin warns ECOWAS
As the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) orders activation of standby…
ECOWAS warns Russia against involving Wagner Group in Niger Republic
Africa
August 13, 2023
ECOWAS warns Russia against involving Wagner Group in Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned Russia against involving a private military contractor, Wagner Group in…
Crisis deepens as France, Mali suspend visa issuance to other’s citizens
Defence
August 13, 2023
Crisis deepens as France, Mali suspend visa issuance to other’s citizens
The hostilities between the Republic of Mali and France has deepened with the duo suspending the issuance of visas to…
CAN condoles with Muslims over Zaria mosque collapse
Christianity
August 12, 2023
CAN condoles with Muslims over Zaria mosque collapse
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its condolences to the Muslim Ummah following the tragic loss of lives…
Ousted, detained Niger President seen by his doctor
Africa
August 12, 2023
Ousted, detained Niger President seen by his doctor
Former President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamadou Bazoum, who has been detained since being ousted in a military coup…
Tribunal adjourns for judgment in Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu
General News
August 12, 2023
Tribunal adjourns for judgment in Rhodes-Vivour’s petition against Sanwo-Olu
Update reaching us says the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has adjourned for judgment on a date to be communicated…
IYD 2023: President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youth
General News
August 12, 2023
IYD 2023: President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youth
On the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), President Bola Tinubu reaffirms the commitment of his administration to…