Written by Israel conducted a wave of air strikes on the south of Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Friday that it said targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters, sending huge clouds of smoke soaring above the densely populated neighbourhood. The strikes were heard across the Mediterranean city, and sparked panic in the residential area that has been the Iran-backed movement’s … Continue reading “Israel Strikes Hezbollah Bastion In Beirut”
Written by Apart from an army of voluble commentators holding successive governments to account and speaking truths to them in the most parliamentary and patrician fashion, Nigeria is blessed with scores of irrepressible elder statesmen. Whenever matters come to a head and Nigeria teeters at the brink of precipice, these statesmen weigh in with their thoughts. … Continue reading “Will President Tinubu Listen?”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Executive Directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The Executive Directors are: 1. Ayo Adewuyi — Re-appointed Executive Director, News. 2. Bar. Ibrahim Aliyu — Executive Director, Special Duties. 3. Malam Muhammed Fatuhu Mustapha — Executive Director, Administration and Training. … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints 7 Executive Directors For NTA”
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo led a high-level Nigerian delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, to finalise negotiations ahead of the much-anticipated resumption of Emirates Airlines’ flight operations to Nigeria. The meeting, which took place earlier today, also set the foundation for a new Bilateral Air Service … Continue reading “Keyamo Concludes Reciprocal Rights With UAE Ahead of Emirates Flight Resumption”
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolence to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state on the shocking passing of his beloved wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President commiserates with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this grim time. … Continue reading “Tinubu Commiserate With Akwa Ibom Governor Over Passing of Wife”
Written by A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and now Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi II, met with his former principal, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Thursday in Abuja. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that today’s meeting is their first public meeting in 10 years. It could be recalled that in … Continue reading “‘It Is Inappropriate’ – Says Emir Sanusi After Meeting Jonathan In Abuja, Opens Up About His ‘Sacking’ As CBN Gov”
UNITED Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, as usual, told us what we already know. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, he announced that: “Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon”. But, sadly, he is behind the news because hell is not breaking, it has already broken loose in the Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip, and has merely … Continue reading “Scrap the veto and democratise the Security Council, by Owei Lakemfa”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the government’s coffers. Jonathan, who insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The … Continue reading “Why my govt suspended Sanusi – Jonathan”
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu advised on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives … Continue reading “Tinubu Receives. Edo Gov-Elect,Tasks Him On Development “
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said contrary to claims made by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Nigeria did not lose $49.8 billion during his administration. The ex-President stated this in Abuja at the launch of a book titled “Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspectives from The Emerging World”, which was … Continue reading “$49.8bn Wasn’t Missing During My Tenure, Says Jonathan”