Paul Ibeh, an aide of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a civilian dictatorship. He stated this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. He said that major opposition leaders, including Abubakar, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, were being urged…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State Chapter, has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, the Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa, who transited to glory this morning, at the ripe age of 89. In a statement signed by the PDP state chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi noted that Chief Ayodele…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims who performed this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The commission began the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the states and the Armed Forces on Friday, June 13, four days after the completion of the…
Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, has said that the renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan by the state government in honour of a former governor of the state, Victor Olunloyo, stands Oyelade stated this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, amid a protest by students of the polytechnic on Tuesday against the…
The long-delayed target is a key milestone towards the European Union’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by the year 2040, with flexibility to address concerns from EU states that must greenlight the plans. The long-delayed target is a key milestone towards…
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the suspension of Israel’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted key nuclear facilities. The move could further hinder inspectors’ ability to monitor Iran’s atomic program, which has been enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels. The announcement followed legislation passed by Iran’s…
The project reflects a renewed national focus on digital transformation, inclusive education, and human capital development. The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a $40 million initiative, the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, to transform the country’s tertiary education system through digital infrastructure and innovation. During the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of…
With the most recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on the 12th of June, 2025, which tragically claimed the lives of 241 out of the 242 people on board, global attention has once again turned to airline safety, particularly the often-overlooked importance of emergency exits. ContentsAirplane emergency exitsWhere Are Airplane Emergency Exits Located?Criteria for…
Nigeria has ranked among the least peaceful countries in Africa for the year 2025, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI). ContentsSudanDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)South SudanMaliBurkina FasoSomaliaCentral African Republic (CAR)NigeriaNigerEthiopiaThe report, which measures security, conflict, and militarisation across 163 nations, shows that while some parts of the continent improved, several key countries have…
No fewer than 46 trafficked victims have been rescued by the operatives of the National Central Bureau in Abuja. Also, the seven suspects linked to the offence and cybercrime have been apprehended. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the success came from two coordinated operations in collaboration with…
