In a bid to fortify national security, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the greater integration of advanced technology into military operations. The Minister made this call during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference, held at the Conference Hall of the New NAOWA School Events Hall in Abuja. He stressed the vital importance of modernizing defence strategies and enhancing…

In a significant development aimed at addressing the mounting political conflicts in Rivers State, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has appointed three special panels dedicated to handling a myriad of political cases originating from the state. The panel is set to commence its proceedings on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This decisive action comes in response to an escalating legal confrontation between the current Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara,…

A decline in U.S. influence in Africa means U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will have to grapple with blind spots in its understanding of a fast-changing continent increasingly allied with China and Russia and threatened by spreading jihadist insurgencies.Interviews with eight current and former officials along with a review of U.S. government watchdog reports show that a dearth of staff and resources under President Joe Biden at embassies in Africa…

Shell has won its appeal against a climate court ruling that it must sharply reduce its carbon emissions.The oil and gas producer went to the Court of Appeal in the Netherlands following a decision in support of environmental campaign groups in the country, including Friends Of The Earth.That ruling, in 2021, ordered Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels in order to protect…

Senator Emmanuel Udende, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its leadership for their outstanding performance over the past year. In a statement posted on its X page, the EFCC quoted Senator Udende, who emphasized that the Commission has made significant strides in combating economic and financial crimes, providing clear and measurable evidence of its success. Senator…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among the diverse ethnic nationalities that form the fabric of our great nation. In a message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu, through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, expressed solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and the entire Ogoni community. He emphasised the importance of honouring those who made…

By Friday Omosola  Students of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) have taken to the streets to protest the alarming number of accidents and fatalities involving their colleagues due to the deteriorated state of the Ifaki–Oye–Ikole Road.   In its Tuesday report, The Punch said the students marched to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) office in Ado Ekiti on Monday to demand immediate action.  They issued a 48-hour ultimatum to…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s forthcoming governorship election, has pledged to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), to a fully-fledged university. He assured that the institution would receive significant attention and increased funding for its subvention. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this promise during his campaign tour of Owo Local Government on Monday. He was warmly received at the palace of…

Putin deploys 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops to recapture Kursk before Trump’s inauguration, intensifying the Ukraine conflict as Western allies brace for potential escalations. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly deployed a force of over 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops in an ambitious offensive to seize control of the Kursk region from Ukraine before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration. Western defense officials and Ukrainian military sources warn…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the Acting Chief Judge of the state. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported the governor’s appointment of Ogunmoye to succeed the late Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who died on 4 November. The governor conducted the swearing-in during a brief yet solemn ceremony at the Conference Room in the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, on Monday. He emphasised that the…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Yusuf La-Kadri as the new Director of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS). In a statement issued by the KW-IRS Corporate Affairs Department, Governor AbdulRazaq announced that La-Kadri’s appointment takes immediate effect as of November 11, 2024. La-Kadri brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in International Trade Finance, Credit Control, Tax Policy, and Treasury Management. He has held significant roles in…

President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, stressing that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused immeasurable suffering for far too long. Mr Tinubu while addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for a two-state solution as the most viable pathway to lasting peace in the region. The one-day summit, a follow-up to last year’s Riyadh summit, was…