Liz Truss, UK Prime Minister has resigned just weeks after winning a highly contested Tory leadership elections. In a speech outside Downing Street, Truss said: “I recognise that I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.” She would remain in post until a successor takes over as party leader who will then be formally appointed prime minister by King Charles III. Ms Truss took office 44 days ago and will become the shortest-serving PM in British history by her resignation down. The outgoing PM said her successor will be elected in a Tory leadership…
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DIRECTS SGF, MINISTERS TO START PREPARING TRANSITION DOCUMENTS President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja warned Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies not to abandon the business of governance for electioneering, saying ”any infraction will be viewed seriously.” The President issued the directive at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, preceded by his signing of Executive Order 012 on Improving Performance Management, Coordination and Implementation of Presidential Priorities. The President told participants at the Retreat that with the commencement of campaigns towards the 2023 general elections, the business of governance must continue to receive…
“I have a responsibility to my party, a responsibility to campaign, in fact every month a part of my salary is deducted and sent to the party. In the past ministers have served in campaign councils and no one raised an eye brow” The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo said this during an interview on Arise TV when questioned on the rationale of combining ministerial duties with political campaigns. Keyamo, who is also the Minister of State of Labour and Productivity, said the party’s flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is out of the country…
A Frontline politician and former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill gives the reason why he resigned his membership of the APC. Mr Princewill opened up to select media men on important national and political matters in the country Interview Excerpt: Sir, campaigns have started, what is your take on the peace accord recently signed by only six governorship candidates in Rivers State where PDP’s Sim was absent. Recall that a similar situation played out b4 the 2019 poll, when Wike did not turn up for a peace accord signed by parties along…
Report just coming in states that terrorists have freed the 23 remaining captives of the Kaduna train attack. This was disclosed by the Secretary of the Chief of Defence Staff Action Committee, Usman Yusuf. Yusuf said that the hostages were released at about 4pm on Wednesday. According to him, a committee secured and took the custody of the victims who were have been in the den of Boko Haram terrorists after being taken captive during an attack on a passenger train in Kaduna on March 28, 2022. More details shortly……
Reno Omokri: Even my receptionist while I was in government has a better degree than Obi. With the release of the details of candidates for the 2023 general elections, acclaimed table shaker, Reno Omokri, has found a reason to throw jabs at Peter Obi, the flag bearer of the Labor Party in the forthcoming elections. He wrote: After all this noise on social media it is only a Second Class degree in Philosophy that your messiah has. Zenith Bank will not even employ such an educationally challenged character! Let us be objective. If you advertise a job, and a man…
The 2022 UEFA Europa League was the 51st season of Europe’s secondary club football tournament organized by UEFA, and the 13th season since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League. The final was played at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, Spain. The winners of the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt, automatically qualified for the 2023 UEFA Champions League group stage, and did also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup. You can keep track of the upcoming season and the…
As the new NFL season is just around the corner, fans and bettors alike are getting ready for what promises to be an eventful year. For those who don’t know, NFL betting is one of the most popular forms of sports gambling out there. And with the sport itself being as popular as it is, it’s no wonder that so many people are interested in trying their luck at it and following the latest NFL schedule week 4 and other odds and picks. So, let’s explore what we may expect from the NFL 2022 season! The NFL season is just around the…
Femi Fani Kayode is on the receiving end of online trolls who are taunting him for consistently returning to his vomit time and time again, they claim he has no integrity but is only after his selfish ambitions of trading political allegiance to the highest bidders. Some are asking if he can actually put food on his table without the whorish tendencies of jumping from once camp to the other. It is difficult for even close observers to chronicle the times the former minister of aviation has pitched tent with different political parties in Nigeria, even in the little above…
Last year, reality star Nengi flaunted a video of a new whip on Instagram. In her words when she posted the car, she said she wanted to spoil herself, hence the reason she splashed 36 million naira to buy a new Range Rover for herself. In the congratulation messages that ensued, fans were falling over themselves to congratulate her, many envying her star lifestyle and the rest, shouting God when oooo. “Congratulations Nengi” ana ada ebe nile na instagram. As fans were celebrating their idol’s new whip on Instagram, her alleged sugar daddy and sponsor, Michael Ukiye Diongoli, a Ponzi…
Have you been waking up a lot? Or feeling sleepy all day? Has your productivity gone down the drain? These could be signs of a bad lifestyle. But how would you know you have a bad lifestyle? If you are still making these mistakes. Mistakes To Avoid If you are wondering why you are unable to hit your perfect productivity mark or why you are getting sick more often, here are the reasons why. 1. You Are Running After Perfection Not many were expecting this to be the first point. Isn’t being perfect what you should aim towards? Yes, you…
Following developments in the power sector these past days which culminated in many states across Nigeria going without electric power supply for a day due to the strike by the union of electricity workers, presidential flagbearer of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted by reemphasizing his commitment to reform the power issues that have continued to trouble Nigeria. In a letter he shared with the media he wrote thus: Having keenly observed developments in the power sector within the last 24 hours, I am again convinced that my solution to the electricity crisis, as encapsulated in my Policy Document,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the Federal Government’s salary offer, citing reasons of non-compliance with earlier agreements between the union and the FG. ASUU also referred to the offer as miserable. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said this in a statement on Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘Why ASUU rejects government’s award of salary’. It stated that at a resumed meeting of both parties on Tuesday, 16th August, 2022, the Government Team presented an “Award” of a Recommended Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS) prepared by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) to ASUU. ASUU…
On 14 August, dozens of police officers raided an Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) group gathering and detained one of its members, Xing Hongwei, a well-known Christian author, for allegedly “assaulting a police officer”. According to Weiquanwang, a group of more than 50 Christians were meeting at a teahouse in the Wuhou district of Chengdu in Southwestern province of Sichuan for Sunday worship, when around 30 uniformed and plain clothes police officers raided the place. Announcing that the gathering was “illegal”, the officials locked the door and ordered everyone to produce their ID details. Xing Hongwei, known by his pen…
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC), projecting that the successful implementation of the Council’s agenda and savings from the estimated economic burden of the disease would save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030. The President told the 16-member Council headed by the founder and president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that beyond improving the quality of life, health and well-being of Nigerians, the concerted strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for Nigeria. ‘‘Our inauguration today will therefore ensure that malaria elimination…
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General Elections on August 9, 2022. The President also commends the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections, which once again demonstrates that the democratic process, values and principles remain the best way for the people to select their leaders and hold them accountable. President Buhari says Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violence extremism, buoyed by a long history of friendship, economic and trade ties, and effective collaboration through international organisations such…
President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Musa Abari, the Federal Commissioner representing FCT at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The President also commiserates with the Board and members of the Commission on the passing of Abari, who was a staunch supporter of this administration. Paying tribute to the contributions of the former federal lawmaker to national development, particularly on the new revenue sharing formula based on justice, the President notes that Abari will be sorely missed. President Buhari God Almighty to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and comfort those who mourn.
Obasanjo says African countries cannot be beholden to the unrealistic ideals of the Global North for an exclusively renewables-driven economy In the midst of a global oil-and-gas crisis, Africa must take charge of its own energy destiny, and use its rich resource assets for the benefit of its own people. This is the call from former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo. His comments come as the world scrambles to find new sources of oil and gas to meet its energy needs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In this context, Obasanjo says African countries cannot be beholden to the unrealistic ideals of…
Fredrick Nwabufo, columnist and media entrepreneur, has called for disciplined conversations on the 2023 elections. Speaking in an interview on News Central Africa on Monday, the journalist asked Nigerians to interrogate those who have come forward to run for elective office on real issues, instead of stirring discussions around primordial interests. He said Nigerians are bound to repeat the same mistake of electing defective leaders if they do not begin now to scrutinise the candidates based on their antecedents and qualities. ”The Muslim-Muslim ticket is a non-issue. It doesn’t matter to me. It shouldn’t elicit these reactions. I would rather…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has said its Whistle-Blower Initiative will deepen transparency, and accountability and uphold a high standard in the administration of the tax system in the state. The Executive Chairman of the LIRS, Ayodele Subair, at the official launching of the initiative in Lagos on Friday, said the platform was introduced to encourage the reporting of illegal actions or financial crimes, through the appropriate channel, with a view to correcting the violations and optimally boost the tax administration in the state. He said the scheme, an initiative of the state government, will be driven by…
The management of State House has pledged to boost nature conservation by taking appropriate measures to preserve wildlife, protect nature and reverse species loss in the seat of government. Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, gave the assurance at the weekend while receiving a delegation of rangers from the National Park Service, and their colleagues in the Presidential Villa, popularly called ‘Royal Rangers.’ Umar, who stressed the importance of protecting and preserving plants and animals in their indigenous habitats, expressed concern at the recent killing of wildlife species in the Villa. He announced that some locations in the Presidential Villa-…
A developing entrepreneurial relationship has surfaced in the past several years as a result of the substantial historical, commercial, and cultural ties between Africa and India. This has opened up a huge opportunity to capitalize on the innovative capacity of entrepreneurs in both regions to collaborate and solve urgent problems that affect both regions, thereby boosting trade and investment. This was the theme of the 2nd India – Africa Entrepreneurship & Investment Summit held at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit brought together entrepreneurs and investors to discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in both Africa…
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family, friends and associates mourning the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun. He also mourns with the Nigeria Police Force, an institution Balogun spent the better part of his life serving. The President recalls that Tafa Balogun, during his tenure as IGP, did his utmost to ensure that the police performed its statutory responsibilities under a democratic dispensation; and his penchant for boosting the morale of officers and men in the Force has been acknowledged by those who served under him. President Buhari’s thoughts are with the family, the government and people…
CSW has joined calls for the release of 13 members of the Ahmadiyya community arrested over a period of several days during celebrations of the religious holiday Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan. On 27 July, the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC), a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in particular, wrote to the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau about the case of Muhammed Fiaz, a Canadian citizen and Ahmadi who was arrested when visiting his family in Syed Wala, District Nankana, Punjab. A First Information Report (FIR), which is required for the police to open up…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $4.3 million grant to fund capacity building within Ethiopia’s finance ministry and related government departments, to enable the country tackle declining growth and other economic challenges. The Ministry of Finance will implement the project. The African Development Fund is the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank Group. The Board’s approval came on Friday, 15 July. The project will support capacity strengthening of the Government of Ethiopia in research and policy analysis, underpinned by a well-managed public investment program. It will support Ethiopia’s goal of developing a…
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church (Odozi-Obodo), on his election as the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The President notes that the election of Most Rev’d Okoh by the very important Christian body is a testament to his devotion to the Church of God in the country and beyond, distinguished vocation as a Christian leader and abiding commitment in promoting ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue. Acknowledging the role CAN plays in fostering religious unity and harmony, the President trusts that the incoming President will continue to provide the needed leadership…
This funding will allow the government to urgently procure the agricultural inputs needed for the current and future agricultural seasons On 15 July 2022, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a loan of €62.99 million to Cameroon. The funding will enable the country to increase production of major agricultural crops (rice, maize, sorghum, millet, soybean, potato, palm oil and garden crops) in order to mitigate the impact of the food crisis caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine. “This funding will allow the government to urgently procure the agricultural inputs needed for the current and…
Draupadi Murmu became the first person from an indigenous people group to be sworn in as President of India on 25 July. She is the 15th president of India and only the second woman to hold the office. President Murmu was the candidate put forward by the National Democratic Alliance, a political alliance led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds over 48% of the Electoral College votes. Some citizens have welcomed President Murmu’s appointment, however some activists have questioned whether her election will bring about positive changes for the Adivasi community, to which she belongs. The BJP…
A leader of one of the largest independent religious groups in Cuba arrived in the United States on 24 July, accompanied by his wife and two of his daughters. They have been granted parole, which grants them emergency leave to enter the country. Alain Toledano Valiente has been targeted by the Cuban government for over 20 years because of his leadership in the Apostolic Movement, a charismatic Protestant Christian network which the government has refused to register. On 25 June, Cuban State Security gave him a 30-day deadline to leave the country or face the possibility of long-term imprisonment. Pastor…
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja told stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the unity, security and prosperity of the country would matter most to him, beyond his days in office as President. The President expressed delight that the party is on towards that eventuality. He thanked the delegation led by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, “for the kind words on my role in processes leading to the emergence of our candidate, and his running mate, for the Presidential election in February, next year. ‘‘I want to thank you all for the roles you…
