politics
2 Oct
Russia opened Wednesday the trial of four independent journalists accused of helping the banned organizations of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Moscow trial, which the judge ordered held behind closed doors, comes as a Kremlin crackdown on dissent has forced the vast majority of independent media into exile. It also comes seven months after…
30 Sep
France's new interior minister has backed holding a referendum on immigration, as he seeks to restore "order", while admitting the constitution currently does not allow the holding of such a vote. "We can't hold a referendum on immigration in France," Bruno Retailleau said, speaking to broadcaster LCI late on Sunday. "I regret that." Asked whether…
30 Sep
French President Emmanuel Macron was a "positive nuisance" during acrimonious Brexit negotiations and wanted to punish the UK for leaving the EU, former British prime minister Boris Johnson has claimed. In the latest excerpts from his memoir "Unleashed" due to be published next month, Johnson said the French leader saw Brexit as "a terrible snub…
25 Sep
On March 14, 2024, rural women from communities in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria expressed concerns over women’s low inclusion in politics.
23 Sep
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier urged his freshly-appointed cabinet Monday to avoid "bluster" and "show respect for all our fellow citizens" as it gets to work, an official in his office said. A long wait for the new French government 11 weeks after a snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron ended Saturday when the…
20 Sep
Laws are designed to govern the behaviour of individuals within a society for collective good. But when there is no enforcement of the law, it breeds disorder and anarchy in the society.
18 Sep
The Netherlands announced Wednesday that it had requested from Brussels an opt-out from the European Union's rules on asylum, days after the coalition government unveiled the country's toughest-ever immigration policy. "I have just informed the European Commission that I want a migration 'opt-out' on migration matters in Europe for the Netherlands," Asylum and Migration Minister…
20 Aug
Kenya's Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a lower court ruling that annulled a controversial budget bill enacted last year, saying it wanted to ensure "stability" in government finances. The nation's top tribunal ordered a stay on the July 31 ruling by the Court of Appeal that had dealt a fresh blow to President William Ruto's…
12 Aug
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could be thrown out of office this week when the country's Constitutional Court rules on his appointment of a cabinet minister with a criminal conviction. The case comes a week after the same court disbanded the kingdom's main opposition political party and banned its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics…
1 Aug
Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters rallying in Lagos and in the capital Abuja against the high cost of living, AFP correspondents at the scene said. In Lagos, protesters tried to light bonfires outside the governor's office and police responded with tear gas, driving many of the protesters…
28 May 2024
Sacked Burundian prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni has appeared in court to appeal his conviction on charges including attempting to overthrow the government, a judicial source and witnesses said Tuesday. Once one of the most powerful regime figures, Bunyoni was prime minister from mid-2020 until September 2022 when he was fired, days after President Evariste Ndayishimiye…
28 May 2024
Hong Kong police arrested six people on Tuesday under the city's new security law for "posting messages with seditious intention" online. Five women and one man aged between 37 and 65 were arrested Tuesday, said the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force in a statement. One of the women arrested was already…
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The Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) has highlighted the transformative achievements recorded under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Swap emphasised the pivotal role of the N1.17 trillion, 2024 health budget, the highest in Nigeria’s history, in achieving these results. Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator, SWAp, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
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Nigerian diplomats will now enjoy a visa waiver to Egypt following the elevation of the relationship between both countries to a Comprehensive Partnership level. A statement released by the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that both countries will also explore other areas of collaboration and partnership during their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, with security…
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Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to supporting the military in addressing emerging security challenges in the state and beyond. Speaking at the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) event held on Saturday at Gibson Jalo Cantonment, Yola, and represented by Deputy Governor, Kaletapwa Farauta, Governor Fintiri commended the military…
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Renowned actress, Eucharia Anunobi, has issued heartfelt advice on the importance of individuals being aware of their genotype before considering romantic relationships. Her advice stems from personal experience, as she opened up about the profound challenges she faced while raising her son, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Eucharia recounted that the struggles associated…
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cautions against prejudgment demands fair hearing says it is "preposterous" to implicate ex-minister Renowned lawyer Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has dismissed corruption allegations against former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, describing them as baseless, unfounded and a “cocktail of lies.” Ozekhome, a solicitor to the former Minister of Petroleum, decried the persistent vilification of Alison-Madueke, stressing…
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The former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (retd), has called on personnel of the Irabor Nigerin Army (NA) to remain steadfast in upholding their constitutional responsibilities and democratic values while synergizing with other security agencies to address the nation's security challenges. He made this appeal on Saturday during the Army Headquarters Departments…
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The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that no fewer than 86 persons lost their lives in the tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The Director General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, who confirmed the death…
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The First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRasaq, has urged equal access to quality education for every child, irrespective of socio-economic background. AbdulRasaq made the appeal at a lecture organised by the Havilah Foundation in collaboration with Chidimma, titled: “The Need for Girl-Child Education.” The event, held at Tanke Secondary School in Ilorin, saw…
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Governor Francis Nwifuru on Saturday warned over 200 Ebonyi students sent by the state government to various schools in the United Kingdom
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A Nigerian film media company, known as ‘What Kept Me Up’, has unveiled the results of its 2024 entertainment critics poll, showcasing the best in Nollywood. Ikeade Oriade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What Kept Me Up, in a statement on Saturday, said the poll aimed at celebrating Nollywood’s finest. According to him, the poll has…