The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position. This development follows intervention efforts by prominent political figures, including former APC National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and …
Read More »Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting didn’twait for the final results of his country’s election on Sunday to herald a new era in Europe. Declaring the US indifferent to this continent’s fate, Friedrich Merz questioned the future of Nato and demanded Europe boost its own defences. Quickly. Friedrich Merz says he is eager to re-engage with international partners This tone from the close US …
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By Idahosa Musa No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed and scores of others injured following a deadly clash between Cocoa farmers and some suspected produce thieves in Gbelemotin community, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. Alltimepost.com reports that the clash which started on Thursday night in the agrarian community took a dangerous dimension on Friday …
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…Gov Okpebholo Condoles with victim’s family By Idahosa Musa Tragedy struck on Thursday in Benin City, Edo State as a middle-aged man, Pius Etim, was allegedly struck to death by a fallen broadcast mast at a Night Praise Event planned as part of the activities marking Governor Monday Okpebholo’s 100 days in office. Alltimepost.com gathered that the tragic incident happened …
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This public service rule was emphasised in a circular dated July 27, 2009, signed by the then Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye. The interpretation of the Nigerian Public Service Rules stipulates that career public officers, including the Inspector General of Police, must resign from their positions before taking up tenure appointments to ensure their term …
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made this known on Friday at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. “Although we have received 31 requests for …
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Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the final forfeiture application filed by the Economic and Financial …
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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday finally granted access to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following mounting pressure from his family and legal team. Kanu’s lead lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, had earlier raised the alarm that both his legal representatives and family members were denied access to him at the DSS …
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The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that a lot of her privileges as a Senator have been denied. She stated this on Friday during an interview on Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television programme in Abuja. PUNCH Online reports that there was a rowdy section at the Senate during Thursday’s plenary session after …
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As Trump drives a wedge between US-Europe relations, Africa should cleave closer to reliable friends and safeguard multilateralism. The widening divergence between Europe and the United States (US) under President Donald Trump appears to be rendering the notion of the collective ‘West’ obsolete. That could have important implications for Africa. Although the continent has been diversifying its global partnerships, it might now …
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