Pesticides, sprayers given for empowerment- Ossai
The member representing Ndokwa federal constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has been facing criticism for empowering delegates with pesticides and sprayers. This comes ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) House of Representatives primaries. The federal lawmaker, who is seeking reelection had last
Nigeria lost over N620billion to oil thieves – Kyari
Mele Kyari, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited’s group managing director, says the country lost $1.5 billion (N623.7 billion at the official rate of about N415 to $1) worth of crude oil, which represents about 250,000 barrels of crude per day, to oil theft between January and March 2022. Kyari,
It’s illegal for Nigeria’s secret police, DSS to arrest, detain people – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) says the State Security Service of Nigeria, also known as the Department of State Services (DSS) is not empowered by any law to make arrests or detain anyone. Falana stated this on Thursday at a media session titled, “Forget the past, forfeit the future:
World Bank to FG: You won’t succeed in lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty
The World Bank says it is hopeful the Federal Government can achieve its target of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years, but warned. on Friday, that such an ambitious goal won’t succeed without the execution of policies to keep adolescent girls in school and also provide
Federal high court bars media and others from covering terrorism cases
A federal high court has barred the media from covering terrorism cases in the country. The court’s Chief Information Officer, Dr Catherine Christopher said in a statement that terrorism proceedings will be conducted in secret except when the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, grants permission for media
UN suspends Russia from human rights council
The United Nations General Assembly has suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council after high-profile allegations of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine. The measure suspends Russia’s membership in the Council and would launch a review of the matter if the UN deems it appropriate.
European Union imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials. The EU included Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova in its updated list of individuals facing
Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of using ‘mobile crematoriums’
In one of the creepiest allegations to emerge from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin is being accused by Ukrainian officials of using “mobile crematoriums” to incinerate dead civilians in a deliberate effort to cover up alleged war crimes in the hard-hit city of Mariupol. Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko
Nigeria, others at high risk of debt distress, IMF warns
Nigeria and 72 other countries are at high risk of debt distress or already in debt distress, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund, IMF. The report, titled “Restructuring debt of poorer nations requires more efficient coordination,” noted that low-income countries face fewer debt challenges today than
Cargo plane breaks into two during emergency landing
A cargo plane carrying mail and packages skidded off the runway and broke in two during an emergency landing in Costa Rica on Thursday, causing the temporary closure of the international airport in San Jose. Smoke was billowing from the bright yellow plane of German logistics giant DHL as it