President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of war with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be “standing down” after firing missiles without causing casualties at US troops based in Iraq. In a televised address to the nation from the White House, Trump emphasized there were “no Americans harmed” in the…
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives will vote Thursday to prevent President Donald Trump from war with Iran after he ordered the killing of a top general, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. Pelosi said that the Democrats will move forward as their concerns were not addressed in a closed-door briefing Wednesday involving Secretary of State Mike…
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced a nationwide ban on night grazing. The decision taken at the Annual General Meeting of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN) in Damaturu on Wednesday January 8, is aimed at reducing the clash between herdsmen and farmers. Speaking to newsmen at…
The Vice Chairman of the Kogi state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kola Ojo, has died. According to a statement released by the PDP state publicity secretary, Bode Ogunmola, the late Kola Ojo slumped and died while playing lawn tennis at the Sports Centre, Ogudu GRA, in Lagos state this evening. He was immediately rushed…
Iraq’s President ,Barham Saleh ,on Wednesday January 8, denounced Iranian missile strikes which targeted air bases occupied by US and other foreign troops in the country. Saleh who expressed fear of “dangerous developments” in the region, rejected the repeated violation of its sovereignty and the transformation of Iraq into a battlefield for warring sides. A…
Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, Matthew Kukah likened the Nigerian government to Boko Haram while speaking at the Catholic Charity Aid to the Church in Need event in the UK. Recalling how 10 Nigerian Christians were killed by the Islamic State West Africa Province on Christmas eve, Kukah alleged that the Nigerian government is using a different approach…
National Youth Service Corps on Wednesday announced that the management has opened the portal for remobilization and candidates are advised to take action immediately they need remobilization. This remobilization is meant for people who absconded from NYSC during the previous batches and now they are ready to participate in the program. This is not for…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has dispelled report of being under pressure to contest in the 2023 Presidential election. In a statement released by his spokesperson Ikechukwu Eze, the former President said he is focused on promoting peace and sustainable democracy in Africa. Goodluck Jonathan also expressed surprise that the story which circulated before the 2019…
Russia has offered Iraq their S-400 air defense system to protect their airspace, RIA Novosti reported this week, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to the report, the Iraqi military may purchase the Russian S-400 system after it was offered to them to “ensure the country’s sovereignty and reliable protection of airspace.” “Iraq is…
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, on Tuesday, described Rivers and Lagos States as the headquarters of money laundering in Nigeria. Magu said that though Lagos State was the first in terms of money laundering, the unenviable position was followed by Rivers. The acting EFCC chairman, who made these…
