The Presidency asserts Nigeria was not a candidate in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, addressing recent reports of a snub The Nigerian Presidency has addressed claims of the country being overlooked in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, stating that Nigeria was not a candidate. According to a statement from Mr. Bayo…
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reveals that Benin and Togo have outstanding electricity debts totaling $5.7 million for the second quarter of 2024 Benin and Togo owe Nigeria $5.7 million in outstanding electricity payments for power consumed in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The unpaid sum is…
The U.S. government has filed new charges against Allen Onyema, Air Peace CEO, accusing him of obstructing justice and participating in fraudulent schemes targeting U.S. banks The U.S. government has initiated legal action against Allen Onyema, the CEO of Nigerian airline Air Peace, filing fraud and obstruction charges against him. The indictment includes claims of…
In a recent election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Nigeria was notably absent from the list of successful countries, while its African counterparts, Ghana and Malawi, secured seats. This development has sparked discussions on Nigeria’s human rights record and its position in international diplomacy. The Role of the UN Human Rights Council…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Urges UK Government to Intervene in Husband’s Detention Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a heartfelt appeal to the UK government, urging them to push for Nnamdi Kanu’s release from Nigerian detention. Kanu has been held since June 2021, following his controversial…
In a groundbreaking legal case, an Indian couple has won a legal battle for their deceased son’s sperm to fulfill their dream of continuing their son’s legacy through surrogacy. The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Harbir Kaur and Gurvinder Singh, allowing them to use the frozen sperm of their late son, Preet Inder…
Justice Amadi inaugurates panels to review and address disputes arising from the recent local government elections in Rivers State The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, has officially established the Rivers State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal and Appeals Panel. These bodies have been tasked with hearing petitions and addressing disputes that…
The value of the Naira has declined further, falling to N1,635.15 per US dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). According to data from FMDQ, this marks a slight depreciation from the previous trading day, where the exchange rate stood at N1,631.21, a drop of N3.94. In contrast, the parallel market saw the…
Starting from April 2025, eligible Nigerians will no longer have to endure long queues or travel to passport processing centers to renew their passports. In a groundbreaking move, the Nigerian government has announced that citizens aged 18 and above, as well as those renewing expired passports, will be able to complete the entire passport issuance…
Nigerian and foreign students rally in London, urging the reversal of Tinubu’s ‘anti-poor’ policies and the release of detained protesters A coalition of Nigerian and foreign students gathered outside the Nigerian High Commission in London on Saturday, demanding the reversal of Tinubu’s anti-poor policies. The demonstrators, organized by the socialist student group ‘Fight for Socialism,’…
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