European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday spoke out strongly against Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza. “The European Commission has always supported and will continue to support Israel’s right to security and self-defence, but this escalation and disproportionate use of force against civilians cannot be justified under humanitarian and international law,” von…
The Senate has amended the 2024 South-East Development Commission Act. This followed the presentation of the amendment bill by the leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) at plenary om Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill was given accelerated passage having gone through first and second readings, following the…
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed that promotions within the Nigeria Police Force are determined solely by merit and professionalism, rejecting any suggestion of a promotion scandal. Egbetokun made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday during a ceremony to decorate newly promoted senior officers. He stressed that the Force’s promotion system rewards…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral, and independent humanitarian organisation, is dedicated to protecting the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflicts and other forms of violence worldwide. Mr James Matthews, Deputy Head of Delegation at ICRC, said on Tuesday in Abuja that the workshop aimed to create…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan unveiled the draft during a consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, stressing that the update was necessary following the Electoral Act 2026. “Nigeria cannot navigate a…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), once touted as a potential unifying platform for Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, has been thrown into disarray following the suspension of its national chairman and two other senior party executives. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, Nze Nnadi…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has called for urgent action after 12 of the state’s residents were reportedly killed in a violent ambush in Plateau State while travelling to attend a wedding ceremony. The attack occurred in the Mangu Local Government Area, leaving 12 dead and at least 11 others wounded. The incident has further…
China is leading the electric vehicle (EV) market globally, selling more than half of the new EVs worldwide in 2022. This is attributed to the advanced technology and high-quality offerings of Chinese EV companies, which are in high demand globally. Chinese EV companies are focusing on developing modern technologies to satisfy consumer demand. They are…
The Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N865 to N835 per litre. Anthony Echiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Echiejina said that the price slash came after the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the prompt signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law. Wike, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, in Abuja on Wednesday, described the development as “apt”….
