Service Chiefs Summoned By Buhari For Emergency Meeting On Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned his service chiefs for an emergency meeting on Thursday. This is coming barely 48 hours after the Presidential Brigade Guards came under attack by terrorists. Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,…
We’ll Respond Accordingly – Russia Reacts To EU’s Action Against Its Media
Russia said it would take “similar measures of pressure” on Western media after an EU court upheld a broadcast ban on the Russian state media channel Russia Today. The EU’s General Court on Wednesday dismissed an action taken by Russia…
It Takes Two To Tango – Russia, US Reach Agreement
The Joe Biden administration has offered to exchange a convicted Russian arms trafficker, Viktor Bout, as part of a potential deal to secure the release of two Americans held by Russia, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, according to CNN. The…
Galadima Should Know More About Terrorists’ Threat Against Buhari, Don’t Overlook Him – BMO
Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, probably knows a lot more about the terrorists on a rampage in some parts of the country than he is telling Nigerians, the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has said. According to…
Russia Takes Major Action Against Europe
Russian energy giant Gazprom has imposed a further cut on gas flows to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20 percent of maximum capacity. According to CNN, German network operator Gascade said in a statement Wednesday after Russian…
I Hope You’ll Understand – Gbajabiamila Apologies To Nigerians
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday apologized to Nigerians over his recent post, insisting that it was not his intention to cause disaffection amid the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities…
Go Back To Lagos – Akinlade, Adeola Clash Over Ogun West 2023 Race
The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Adekunle Akinlade in Ogun State has advised the Lagos West Senator, Olamilekan Adeola to drop his Ogun West senatorial ambition before it is too late. Aknlade had recently described…
US Commits Additional $55m In Emergency Funds To Nigeria’s Food Security
The United States has committed $55 million toward food security relief for Nigerians. A statement by the US Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday said this is part of President Joe Biden’s recent pledge at the G-7 Leader’s Summit in Germany…
As Fear Of Insecurity Grips Abuja, Reps Embark On Long Holiday Till September
The House of Representatives has adjourned till September 20th to observe its annual long holiday. The lawmakers adjourned the House on Wednesday after the plenary. The holiday coincides with reports of a deteriorating security situation in the Federal Capital Territory….
CBN Boss Emefiele To Appear Before Senate Over Naira Depreciation
The Senate has summoned Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, over the depreciation of the naira. Investigation revealed that the United States dollar exchanged for N658 in the parallel market on Wednesday. The depreciation of the…