Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order giving himself far greater powers over US elections. The new directive will require all voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, and demand that all ballots be received by election day. The order, signed by the president on Tuesday, claimed the US…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying its economic policies have made life better only for the rich, while worsening the plight of the masses. The senior, who spoke on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, said that although some top officials…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday called on the Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume to always prevail on the Senate to approve enough funds for the execution of projects in the capital city. Wike urged Ndume to ensure that the Senate increases the budget for the administration of the…
A former Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Mwadkwon represented Plateau North in the 10th National Assembly and briefly served as Senate Minority Leader in 2023. He announced his defection during a visit to APC elders in Barkin Ladi Local Government…
The Communique reached at the end of the 2days Zamfara State Youth Confab 2024, Powered by Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON) The fundamental duty of any government is to safeguard the lives and property of its citizens. This principle forms the bedrock of a society where people can thrive, businesses can grow and communities…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has condemned in strong terms the brutal stabbing to death of a volunteer of the Corps, Abdurrauf Sheriff, by suspected hoodlums in Kano. The condemnation was contained in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, a copy of which was made…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have clashed over the recently conducted local government elections in Osun State, with both sides trading accusations over the legitimacy and conduct of the polls. The APC, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to withhold allocations to local government areas in Osun State, following what…
A shocking case of incest has been uncovered in Otulu community, Delta State, where a man allegedly impregnated his biological daughter and is now on the run. The disturbing revelation was made public by Harrison Gwamnishu, the founder of the Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation, who confirmed that the young victim is currently safe and…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, has praised the current leadership of the apex bank for what he described as a “remarkable turnaround” in Nigeria’s monetary and economic stability. Speaking on recent economic developments, Sanusi said he had “nothing but positive words” for the CBN’s policies, noting that the institution had…
