Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has shared key lessons for Nigeria following its disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a series of tweets on Monday, the former Anambra State governor acknowledged some positive outcomes but stressed the need for Nigeria to address its leadership challenges. Obi…
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for an investigation into the protests that led to her ouster, marking her first public statement since her sudden resignation and departure from the country last week. In a written statement released through her son, Hasina, 76, demanded accountability for the violence that occurred during the unrest,…
Poland has signed a $10 billion agreement with Boeing to purchase 96 Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant upgrade to its military capabilities. The deal, announced on Tuesday, is part of Poland’s accelerated modernization of its armed forces in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. “This is a landmark acquisition for Poland’s armed forces,”…
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces now control 74 settlements in Russia’s Kursk border region. This marks a significant increase from the 28 settlements reported by the Kursk governor on Monday. In his evening address, Zelensky highlighted the ongoing, intense fighting but emphasized the continued progress of Ukrainian forces in the…
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Olamilekan Akinduro, a Lagos-based accountant, on charges of allegedly organizing a group of disgruntled investors from Oxford International Group to demand their overdue funds. AbdulFatai Oshioda, a friend of Akinduro and a staff member at the office of the Inspector General of…
By Ayomide Otitoju In response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, convened a high-level stakeholder meeting on Monday. The meeting was held at the Finance Ministry headquarters…
The Kaduna State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan areas following the outbreak of violence during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. The decision was made on Tuesday morning after the Kaduna State Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, conducted an extensive review of the security situation in the affected…
The political bond within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State appears to be growing stronger, as evidenced by the recent reunion of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his immediate predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode. In a rare and heartwarming moment, the two leaders were seen sharing smiles after a meeting on Monday. Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his…
The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including one foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for a thorough investigation into charges of sedition. The suspects were detained for allegedly displaying Russian flags during recent nationwide hunger protests, which had turned violent in several parts of northern Nigeria. Kano State Commissioner of…
