The House of Representatives has rejected a proposed bill to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to introduce a single six-year term for the president, state governors, and local government chairmen. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of…
Governor Adeleke Intervenes in Case of Teen Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken steps to pardon a 17-year-old reportedly sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl. He has directed the state’s Attorney General to investigate the case and ensure the young man is considered for…
Reno Omokri has been accused of using divisive rhetoric to maintain relevance, often at the expense of unity and constructive public discourse. Omokri recently referred to Pastor Becky Enenche as a “Yahoo girl on the altar” after she emphasized the importance of tithes, sparking widespread outrage among Christians. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Omokri…
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions. The pardon, which cannot be rescinded by President-elect Donald Trump, reverses Biden’s previous public stance against granting clemency to his son. “Today, I signed a pardon for my…
On December 18, 2024, a devastating crowd crush claimed the lives of 35 children during a Christmas funfair event in Ibadan, Nigeria. The tragedy occurred at Islamic High School in the Bashorun district, where thousands of children and their families had gathered for advertised cash handouts and food distributions. In addition to the fatalities, six…
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq conducted multiple drone strikes on Friday, targeting significant sites within Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. The operation consisted of four attacks on what the group identified as “vital targets.” According to Qatar’s Al Jazeera, three strikes took place in southern occupied Palestine, while the fourth targeted the Golan Heights. Reports from MERH…
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, its current director-general, is the sole candidate for the position as her first term draws to a close. In a statement released by the WTO on Saturday, it was noted that Okonjo-Iweala had expressed her willingness to serve a second four-year term on September 16….
Donald Trump is preparing for a return to the White House, with pledges to address issues like immigration, the economy, and the conflict in Ukraine. He appears to have strong backing in Congress, as his Republican Party regained control of the Senate, which may help advance his political agenda. In his victory speech, Trump declared…
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has responded to curious fans questioning the identity of her baby’s father. During an Instagram Live session, the actress addressed the inquiries with sharp retorts, asking if the people making such inquiries had lost their husbands. Amusa encouraged critics to fabricate lies if they were desperate to feed their families, accusing…
Anthony Agbas, President of the Ex-Service Men and Family Welfare Association of Nigeria, has called on the government to settle all outstanding pension arrears and other entitlements owed to military pensioners. Agbas made the appeal during a peaceful demonstration held by ex-servicemen at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Wednesday. He highlighted the…
