Federal Government’s Cash Palliatives Plan Faces Criticism from Experts Amidst rising inflation and a depreciating Naira, financial experts have expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s recent plan to distribute N75,000 cash transfers to vulnerable citizens. They argue that this initiative may exacerbate inflation and prove ineffective in tackling poverty, drawing comparisons to similar unsuccessful policies […]
NICASA Condemns the Death of Nigerian Man in South African Police Custody The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has strongly criticized the tragic passing of 40-year-old Benjamin Okoli, a Nigerian citizen who died while in police custody. This incident has sparked widespread outrage, occurring less than a month after another Nigerian, 50-year-old Jeremiah […]
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Trump Calls for USAID to Be Shut Down, Citing Corruption and Wasteful Spending WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2025 – President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign to overhaul government agencies, this time targeting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a bold statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump called for the […]
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Buhari Commends Fayemi’s Legacy as He Turns 60 Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm birthday wishes to Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, recognizing him as a distinguished statesman and visionary leader on his 60th birthday. In a statement released in January 2025, Buhari reflected on Fayemi’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s […]
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Zulum Strengthens Military Operations in Marte with 54 Patrol Vehicles and Motorcycles In a decisive move to support security forces in the fight against Boko Haram, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the deployment of 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to boost military operations in New Marte, Marte Local Government Area. The governor […]
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Tinubu’s Security Directive Gains Support Across Northern Nigeria Key stakeholders across northern Nigeria have expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to the military, mandating the eradication of banditry and general insecurity by the end of 2025. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, recently confirmed this order, emphasizing the military’s commitment to intensifying […]
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Virtual Roleplay Provides an Outlet for Processing Real-Life Encounters with Authorities Gaming as a Reflection of Reality In the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, children engage in a familiar game—police and thief—where they chase each other, mimicking the enforcement of law and order. This innocent pastime mirrors a much grimmer reality many Nigerians face daily: […]
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Speaker Mojisola Meranda Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Female Genital Mutilation The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has reaffirmed her dedication to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for collective efforts to eliminate the harmful practice that endangers millions of young girls and women worldwide. In commemoration of the […]
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ICC Denounces US Sanctions, Vows to Uphold Judicial Independence The International Criminal Court (ICC) has firmly opposed the sanctions imposed by former US President Donald Trump, declaring its commitment to providing justice for victims of global atrocities. In a strong statement, the Hague-based court criticized the US Executive Order aimed at penalizing ICC officials and […]
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward strengthening judicial independence by advancing a bill that aims to prevent the prosecution of judicial officers unless they have been lawfully removed from office. Sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob (PDP-Rivers), the bill proposes key amendments to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, […]
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Trump Announces Task Force Against Anti-Christian Bias On February 6, 2025, during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new task force dedicated to addressing what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in government institutions. The initiative, part of his broader conservative agenda since his return to office, aims to eliminate […]
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House of Reps Proposes 31 New States, Including Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, and Okun The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has put forward a proposal to create 31 new states across Nigeria, significantly increasing the current 36-state structure. This proposal, presented during a plenary session in Abuja, was read by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, highlighting […]
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IGP Instructs Officers to Disregard PSC Retirement Order In a significant development, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers impacted by the recent retirement directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to ignore the order. The PSC had previously mandated that officers who had completed 35 years of service […]
