Two-year-old jailed for life over parent’s Christian faith
According to vanguardngr (27 May, 2023), the United States State Department's International Religious Freedom Report has revealed that a two-year-old child in North Korea has been sentenced to life in prison, due to the discovery of a Bible in the family's possession. The report states that the child's entire family was also arrested under the regime of the country's dictator, Kim Jong-un.
Today's Headline: Plans To Kill Tinubu'll Fail-Ajibade, What Obasanjo Told Nigerians In Diaspora
Plans to kill Bola Tinubu will fail- Prophet Ajibade Photo Credit: p.m.news Founder, Christ Apostolic Church, Mountain Of Favour, Egbatedo, Agege, Lagos, Prophet Ajibade, has warned those planning evil against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, to desist from doing so or face the full wrath of the Almighty God.
Today's Headlines: No Court Can Stop Tinubu's Inauguration–FG, GEJ Conceding Defeat In 2015 UN Nigerian-PMB
No court can stop Tinubu’s inauguration –FG Photo Credit: The Sun Nigeria In spite of ongoing litigations and protests, the inauguration of the President-elect and his deputy, Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, would hold as scheduled on May 29. This was disclosed at the World Press Conference by the Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
Today’s Headlines: EFCC writes outgoing governors; But for God, I would have died in court — Apapa
EFCC writes outgoing governors. News Credit: The Nation Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will begin investigation into the activities of some of the governors whose tenure expire on May 29, it was learnt yesterday. The anti-graft body, which has written to some of them, is also beaming the searchlight on the commissioners who served in their administrations.
Today's Headlines: It’s An Insult To Zone Deputy Speaker To South East, Tinubu Lauds Chef Hilda Baci
It’s an insult to zone Deputy speaker to S/East Photo Credit: Vanguard News THE Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has described as a charade the decision of the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, to zone the position of deputy speaker in the 10th national assembly to the South East, saying it is an insult to the Igbo.
Today's Headlines: Buhari Appoints New Accountant-General, Jonathan Conceding Defeat In 2015 un-Nigeran- Buhari
Buhari Appoints New Accountant-General Photo credit: daily trust President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This was contained in a circular by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esin, dated 19th May, 2023, and signed by the Director, Communications in her office, Mallam Mohammed Abdullahi Ahmed, on Friday, in Abuja.
So-called "rules-based international order" reveals U.S. hegemony
Photo taken on Jan. 19, 2023 shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua) By Huan Yuping, People's Daily Some people in the United States, to hype the Group of Seven (G7) Summit to be held in Japan's Hiroshima, are raising their pitch in peddling the so-called "rules-based international order."
Today's Headline:Jonathan Conceding Defeat In 2015 UN Nigeran–Buhari, Biden Plans New Pacific Island
Jonathan Conceding Defeat In 2015 Un-Nigeran – Buhari Photo Credit: Dailytrust President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, described as “un-Nigerian” the call made by former President Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat in the 2015 presidential election. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a farewell meeting with his media support group, the Buhari Media Organization (BMO).
Reactions As General Irabor Says Nigeria Spent $8BN To Restore Peace In Liberia
According to PUNCH, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, revealed on Wednesday that the government of Nigeria has spent $8 billion to restore peace in Liberia. Gen. Irabor made the announcement during his keynote speech at an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Today's Headline: Tinubu Will Run All-Inclusive Govt – Hon. Nwagba; Insecurity Gave Me Sleepless Nights During My Tenure - GEJ
Tinubu Will Run All-Inclusive Government – Hon. Nwagba Photo Credit: Independent Nigeria Dame (Dr) Blessing Nwagba, bold and courageous grassroots politician, has represented Aba North Constituency twice in the Abia State House of Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Today's Headlines: Why Obi Lost Presidential- Shittu, Jonathan Conceding Defeat In 2015 un-Nigeran-Buhari
Why Obi Lost Presidential Poll - Shittu Photo credit; daily trust A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has said the presidential candidates of the leading opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, lost the February 25 poll because of lack of vision and proper organisation.
Nigeria has participated in 41 peacekeeping missions around the world -Defense Chief, Irabor
"Nigerian senior military officers have commanded some of the more than 200,000 Nigerian troops that have participated in UN peacekeeping missions around the world. ” The Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, said the Nigerian government has spent $8 billion to end the civil war in Liberia.
Some Of The People Tinubu Likely To Appoint Into His Cabinet Have US Visa Ban- Bwala
A legal practitioner and spokesperson to Atiku campaign, D.H. Bwala has taken to his Twitter page to say some of the people Tinubu is likely to appoint into his cabinet have US Visa ban. David Bwala tweeted some minutes ago, on his microblogging, Twitter page to say some of the people the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu likely to appoint into his cabinet have US Visa ban.
Today's Headlines: GEJ conceding defeat in 2015 –Buhari, No court can stop Tinubu inauguration–FG
Jonathan conceding defeat in 2015 un-Nigeran - Buhari. News Credit: Daily Trust. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, described as un-Nigerian the call made by former President Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat in the 2015 presidential election. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a farewell meeting with his media support group, the Buhari Media Organization (BMO).
EU & South Korea strengthen cooperation against the war in Ukraine & Pyongyang's nuclear program
The European Union and South Korea have expressed this Monday their intention to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the face of the security environment marked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the threat posed by Pyongyang's nuclear program for the Asian region. Specifically, the European bloc and Seoul have agreed to increase cooperation on security with a new channel of dialogue with strategic talks at the level of foreign ministers.
Russia Threatens To Withdraw From Grain Agreement Over Supply Issues
The highly significant Black Sea Grain Initiative, a bilateral agreement between Russia and Ukraine facilitated by the United Nations and Türkiye, which was launched on July 22, 2022, to facilitate the transportation of grain from three Ukrainian ports, is now expected to undergo an extension, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.
UN laments Nigeria’s slow attainment of SDGs
Photo: Amina Mohammed According to Punch News, Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary General of the UN, has criticized Nigeria for moving too slowly toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. She acknowledged that Nigeria is "off-track" but expressed confidence that things might be turned around.
Today's Headlines: JAMB remits N2bn to FG’s coffers; I have no house outside Nigeria - Buhari
JAMB remits N2bn to FG’s coffers Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has again remitted N2 billion as its interim surplus for the 2023 operating year, more would be remitted as its operations for the years are completed, the board said in a statement issued on Thursday.
UN Launches $400 Million Appeal to Avert Hunger and Malnutrition Crisis in Northeast Nigeria
According to Vangaurd News report, the United Nations (UN) has issued an urgent appeal for $400 million to prevent a severe hunger and malnutrition crisis in northeast Nigeria. The region has been grappling with persistent conflict, displacement, and limited access to basic necessities, exacerbating food insecurity and threatening the lives of millions of vulnerable people.
Today’s Headlines: Jonathan conceding defeat in 2015 un-Nigeran - Buhari, I’ll be at court on Friday–Apapa
Jonathan conceding defeat in 2015 un-Nigeran - Buhari. News Credit: Daily Trust. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, described as un-Nigerian the call made by former President Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat in the 2015 presidential election. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a farewell meeting with his media support group, the Buhari Media Organization (BMO).