Abuja, Nigeria – Emmanuel Ayoola, a former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has passed away at the age of 91. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the current ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, who confirmed that Ayoola died on Tuesday. Ayoola, who served as the second chairman of…
Chicago, USA – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most crucial speech of her political career on Thursday as she formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination. This comes after a dramatic turn of events in the 2024 White House race, marked by President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the election. At 59, Harris…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the judiciary to justify the recent enhancement in their remuneration by restoring public confidence and reinforcing their commitment to justice. In a statement signed by NBA President Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, the association emphasized the need for the judiciary to actively rebuild its standing with…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a recent interview on Jordan 105.5FM, Lagos, Dr. Abel Damina, the prominent Nigerian pastor and founder of Power City International Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, addressed accusations that he has been overly critical of fellow ministers of the Gospel. Dr. Damina, renowned for his passionate advocacy for doctrinal purity, clarified…
Representatives from seven African cities participated in a study tour from August 5 to August 13, 2024, visiting the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Curitiba to explore innovative solutions for sustainable urban development. This tour was organized under the African Development Bank’s African Cities Programme (ACP), which was launched in 2020, and was…
Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 Kogi State gubernatorial election, has expressed confidence in a favorable outcome as the Supreme Court reserved judgment in the ongoing legal battle over the governorship seat. Ajaka has been locked in a protracted legal dispute with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All…
The military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly addressed the United Nations Security Council, accusing Ukraine of supporting rebel groups in the Sahel region of West Africa, according to a statement from Mali’s foreign ministry. This move follows the severing of diplomatic relations between Mali and Ukraine in early August. The break…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined specific identification requirements for its new financial instrument, the Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond, according to a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on its website. To subscribe to the Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond, which was launched on Monday as part…
By Ayomide Otitoju governorship election approaches, the spotlight is firmly on Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, who is emerging as a leading figure in the race. While contenders like Monday Okpevhbolo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party vie for attention, Dr. Ighodalo’s distinguished leadership…
