Russia Looks to Migrants to Tackle Workforce and Population Decline
Russia faces a critical need for migrants to support its development due to a shrinking domestic workforce, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview published on Friday. “Migrants are a necessity,” Peskov told state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world, but […]
Middle Belt Youths Endorse Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governorship in 2027
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt Youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu for the position of Lagos State Governor in 2027, citing his potential to build on the structure and legacy of Bola Tinubu. During a press conference held on Thursday at Eko Hotel in Lagos, Dr. Stanley Augustine Kavwam, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of […]
Court of Appeal Upholds Rivers State Local Government Elections Conducted Under Governor Fubara
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Rivers State local government elections conducted under the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The ruling overturned an earlier Federal High Court judgment that nullified the council elections. SaharaReporters previously reported that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the Action Peoples Party (APP) the winner […]
Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act 2005, Grants States Exclusive Jurisdiction over Lotteries
On Friday, the Supreme Court annulled the National Lottery Act of 2005, which had been enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous ruling, a seven-member panel of the Court determined that the National Lottery Act 2005 is no longer valid in any state, with the exception of the Federal Capital Territory, where the National […]
IPOB Disowns Simon Ekpa Following His Arrest for Alleged Terrorism
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE). This comes in the wake of Ekpa’s recent arrest in Finland on charges of alleged terrorism. In a statement issued on Friday, IPOB emphasized that Ekpa is not a member of their […]
National Assembly Approves Life Imprisonment for Drug Offenders
The National Assembly yesterday approved an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act. This decision followed the Senate’s adoption of the conference committee’s report on the amendment. Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee, explained that the amendment includes life imprisonment for certain drug-related offenses. The committee recommended: “Any […]
UNIZIK Reinstates Prof. Ikechebelu as Acting Vice-Chancellor
The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have reinstated Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution with immediate effect. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Director of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis. According to Louis, the reinstatement follows the nullification of Prof. […]
Defence Headquarters Seeks Extradition of Simon Ekpa from Finland Over Terrorism Charges
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja has announced plans to extradite Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to face charges in Nigeria. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, stated in a press release that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa, welcomed Ekpa’s recent […]
Airstrike in Katsina: Civilian Casualties Reported Amid Targeted Operation on Bandits
Tragedy struck in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, following an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday morning. Initial reports suggest the strike, intended to target bandits in the area, may have resulted in civilian casualties. An eyewitness claimed the bombing mistakenly hit the […]
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Leader Mohammed Deif Over War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Thursday that it has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas’s military chief Mohammed Deif. “The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr. Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed […]