Senator Sengezo Tshabangu of Matabeleland North Province has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, a role that oversees both the National Assembly and the Senate. This announcement was made by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, during a recent session. As the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Tshabangu will serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and various stakeholders in all engagements with the opposition. His responsibilities will include forming portfolio committees and appointing chairpersons to represent the opposition in key international organizations. These organizations include the Pan-African Parliament (PAP),…
Author: Oyewole Oluwafemi
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s achievements in its first year, including the defeat of Boko Haram terrorists. Akume made this known during a book launch in Abuja celebrating President Tinubu’s accomplishments since taking office on May 29, 2023. The Defence Headquarters also announced that 103 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists and their families surrendered to the Nigerian military in Borno State between May 21 and May 23, 2024. This is a significant development in the fight against terrorism in the country. The surrendered terrorists and their…
Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of prominent Zanu PF politicians Christopher and Monica Mutsvangwa, will finally know his fate on Friday when the High Court rules on his bail appeal. Mutsvangwa has been in jail for three weeks after being denied bail by a lower court on charges of trading in foreign currency. Mutsvangwa’s appeal was initially heard by High Court Judge Esther Muremba who surprisingly recused herself from the case on the day she was expected to deliver her ruling. Judge Muremba cited “personal reasons” for her decision, but reports suggest she was summoned to the State House, where she…
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has announced a significant investment of $100 million in the African Development Bank (AFDB), the African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank, and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB). This move aims to demonstrate Kenya’s confidence in these institutions and encourage other countries to follow suit. The motivation behind this investment lies in the impressive financial performance of these institutions. The AFDB’s earnings from loans and investments in treasury securities skyrocketed by 123% to $1.73 billion last year, while Afrexim Bank’s profits surged by 66% to $756.1 million. President Ruto believes that investing in these institutions will attract more…
President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles stressed the crucial need for small island developing states (SIDS) to stand together and present a united front at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), which kicked off on Monday in St. Johns, Antigua, and Barbuda. “Today, as we convene, our shared commitment is to confront the distinctive challenges confronting small island nations. Despite three decades of recognition of the special considerations deserved by SIDS, we face a complex web of interlinked issues, from climate change and rising sea levels to environmental degradation, devastating pandemics, geopolitical tensions, economic vulnerability, and sustainable…
The Seychelles National Alliance Party (SNAP) is set to announce its new interim leader, according to the party’s new chairman, Cyril Lau-Tee. This development comes after the Electoral Commission of Seychelles (ECS) terminated the membership of the party’s leader, Vincent Padayachy, on May 15. The executive committee of SNAP had previously revoked Padayachy’s membership on April 15, citing over 10 violations of the party’s constitution, including disregarding the executive committee when making decisions. Despite this, Padayachy announced the suspension of Lau-Tee and Hermitte from their roles as chairman and secretary general, respectively, on April 24. However, the ECS has deemed…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, restoring the old national anthem “Nigeria, we hail thee”. This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and coinciding with the one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Tinubu later joined the joint session and confirmed “Nigeria, we hail thee” as the “latest national anthem”. Akpabio explained further that the sitting was primarily to launch the new national anthem, and the President would not be making a speech as he…
Correspondents assigned to cover the Ministry of Works were left in shock on Tuesday when the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, abruptly walked out on journalists who had been invited for a media parley. The press conference had been scheduled for 2 pm but Umahi arrived 48 minutes late causing frustration among the journalists who had been waiting for him. Upon his arrival Umahi made a surprising comment stating “There is no press here, this meeting will not be held today until another time.” This remark sparked outrage among the over 40 journalists present, representing both traditional and online…
Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare has made a scathing assessment of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government, labeling it the most corrupt in Ghana’s history. Despite initial promises to combat corruption, the administration has faced significant criticism for failing to meet the expectations of the Ghanaian people. Since his re-election in December 2020, President Akufo-Addo has been embroiled in a series of high-profile scandals, undermining his administration’s reputation and raising concerns about governance and transparency. These controversies have stirred public debate and criticism despite his commitment to fight corruption and promote good governance. Ansa-Asare asserted…