Sierra Leone Imposes National Curfew Following Attack on Military Armoury Armed clashes erupted in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown on Sunday in what the government said was an attack on a military armoury, as it imposed an immediate national curfew. Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city’s Wilberforce district, where the armoury…
ECOWAS Court Rules Against Nigerian Press Council Act The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court in Abuja has ruled that Sections 19 (1)(a), 27, and 37 of the Nigerian Press Council Act fail to recognize public interest media, including the rights of online and citizen journalists. The court found these sections in violation…
39 Palestinian Detainees Freed in Exchange Deal with Hamas In a recent development, 39 Palestinian detainees have been released from Israeli prisons as part of a deal mediated by Qatar. The exchange aimed to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, including 24 women and 15 teenage boys accused of offenses ranging from throwing…
Happy Thanksgiving Nigerians: Charting the Path to Freedom for Nigeria The National Rescue Congress avails itself of the privilege of this Thanksgiving Day in the United States, a day steeped in the tradition of gratitude and reflection, to extend a message of hope, solidarity, and unwavering resolve to each of you. As we commemorate this…
Tinubu Signs DICON Bill President Bola Tinubu has signed the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023 into law. Established on August 1, 1964, by an Act of Parliament, and later revised as the DICON Act in Chapter 94 of the Laws of the Federation, 2004, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has undergone…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Releases New CTC on Kano Election The Court of Appeal has responded to public concern by releasing a revised Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Kano State Governorship Election Ruling, Excel Magazine International can report. In this updated document, the court has adjusted the original award of N1 million, which was initially…
Nigerian Senate Set to Revise Laws of Federation The Senate has mandated its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to laise with the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, to begin the process of revising the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004. This was sequel to a motion sponsored…
Federal Government Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has taken decisive action by revoking 1,633 mineral titles previously granted to non-compliant mining companies. During a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Minister Dele Alake made the announcement, citing the primary reason for revocation as the failure of…
A Tale of Two Elections: Liberia’s Triumph and Nigeria’s Travails, by Pastor Emmanuel Ihim, Esq The recent presidential elections in Liberia have set a new benchmark for democratic integrity in Africa. President Dr. George Manneh Weah’s graceful concession to Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai on November 17, 2023, has been a shining example of political maturity…
650,000 Nigerian Children Displaced in Climate Crisis In a recent press release on the 2023 World Children’s Day, UNICEF has revealed that floods have forced the displacement of 650,000 Nigerian children, positioning the country as the second most affected globally by climate change impacts on children. The displacement, occurring from 2016 to 2023, poses a…