Entries by Oluwafisayo Adefe

Reps Open Talks on Electoral, Judicial Reforms in Ongoing Constitution Review

The House of Representatives has opened a national public hearing on amendments to the 1999 Constitution, with key issues including state policing, special legislative seats for women, and electoral and judicial reforms.Presiding over the session, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the Special Committee on Constitution Review, said the constitution must remain a living document […]

VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shettima, who is representing President Bola Tinubu, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the high-level general debates, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, and participate in a series of side […]

From Goalkeeper to Playmaker: Onana Delivers Stunning Assist in Super Lig Clash

On-loan Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has sent fans into excitement with a superb assist for Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu, during Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Gaziantep in a Turkish Super Lig clash. Onuachu scored his third goal of the season, thanks to the Manchester United outcast, who set him up with a delightful assist as his […]

France, EU Nations Poised to Join UK, Canada in Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

France and other European states are expected to join the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia in formally recognizing Palestinian statehood, according to reports. Although, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says the move is giving a huge reward to terrorism, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, also warned Israel not to annex parts of the West […]

Tensions Rise as Rivers Assembly Moves to Probe Ex-Governor Ibas’ Expenditures

The immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Rivers State House of Assembly may be gearing up for a showdown following the latter’s decision to probe the state’s expenditure over the last few months under the former, according to reports. The Rivers State House of Assembly, presided over by the […]