Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Member of Parliament representing Nyendo-Mukungwe, has urged change-seeking forces in Uganda to engage in honest dialogue to facilitate a peaceful transition of power in the country. Speaking at a thanksgiving mass at Kitovu Sports Arena in Masaka City on Friday, Mpuuga emphasized the need for leaders to prioritize peaceful transition over bitter confrontations. Mpuuga expressed his commitment to building cohesion among opposition political parties, noting that Uganda has been independent for over 60 years, yet political players still regard each other as enemies. He emphasized the need to define and unite against their differences for the…
Author: Oyewole Oluwafemi
A Lagos Federal High Court has ruled that properties valued at over N12.18 billion (approximately $25.4 million), previously owned by Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, are to be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. On Friday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted a final forfeiture order in response to a motion submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by its counsel, Chineye Okezie. “Having carefully considered the application and submission of counsel, it is hereby ordered as follows: – that a final forfeiture order of this honourable court is hereby made forfeiting to…
Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tchiani, who came to power in a military coup in July 2023, has signed a decree criminalizing online defamation and insult, punishable by imprisonment and fines, according to reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Niger’s government on Thursday to reform the country’s laws, decriminalizing defamation and ensuring that the cybercrime law does not unfairly limit press freedom and journalistic work. “The changes to Niger’s cybercrime law are a blow to the media community and a very disappointing step backwards for freedom of expression.” They added in a statement. After seizing power in a coup last July,…
Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked the country’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Chaibi, following the deaths of 49 Tunisian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The decision came after widespread criticism against the government for the deaths, with many families still searching for missing relatives. The President “decided to end the duties of Ibrahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs,” a statement by the Presidency who posted on Facebook said without giving any further details. READ ALSO: FG Set to Sell Three Ageing Presidential Aircraft to Fund New Ones Kanayo O. Kanayo Calls Out Angel Unigwe’s…
The Federal government of Nigeria has decided to sell three ageing presidential aircraft to raise funds for a new one, despite the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommending the purchase of two new aircraft for the President and Vice President. However, officials say the government cannot afford to buy two new aircraft and will instead use the sale proceeds to augment the cost of a new jet. The sale of the three aircraft will reduce the presidential air fleet by half, from six aeroplanes and four helicopters to three. The fleet, maintained by the Presidential Air…
Protests erupted across Kenya, with thousands of young people taking to the streets of Nairobi and other cities to voice their opposition to President William Ruto’s new tax proposals, which were announced as part of the annual budget. The demonstrations, led largely by youth, expressed widespread discontent with the administration’s fiscal policies. The protests engulfed the nation’s capital city of Nairobi as riot police on horseback fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators marching towards parliament buildings, where lawmakers were deliberating on the contentious finance bill. The clashes brought the city’s business center to a complete standstill. Demonstrators,…
After President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse of Mali were taken captive by rebellious military forces, marking a significant intensification of the months-long crisis. Neighboring West African nations, France, the European Union, and the African Union vehemently denounced the unexpected uprising, cautioning against any unconstitutional transfer of power in the already precarious country. On Friday, a coalition of opposition groups reported that eleven of its members were taken into detention by the authorities in the capital city, following a meeting where they had urged a swift transition to civilian rule. The arrests underscore the military junta’s tightening…
Kenneth Okonkwo, who served as the spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign in 2023, has indicated that he is considering leaving the party, hinting at a possible exit from the LP. In 2022, Kenneth Okonkwo resigned his membership from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in protest of the party’s decision to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election. Shortly thereafter, he defected to the Labour Party (LP) just a month later. “Any party that is not visibly committed to the welfare of Nigerians will most likely not see me there. I don’t rule out going back…
Former Western Cape Judge President Mandlakayise John Hlophe has been appointed as the leader of the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party in Parliament, a move that is set to shake up the political landscape. Hlophe, known for his unwavering stance on issues affecting black natives, particularly land reform, is expected to bring a strong voice to the party. The appointment, announced in a circular to all caucuses, comes at a time when the African National Congress (ANC) is reeling from the loss of 70 MPs who voted in favor of Hlophe’s controversial impeachment. The move is seen as a strategic one, aimed…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has sounded the alarm on the grave security threats facing Nigeria and the entire Sahel Region. While addressing a gathering of top officials at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, Abubakar emphasized that the withdrawal of United Nations forces and Chadian troops from Mali, as well as the pullout of Nigerien troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has created a power vacuum that imperils regional security. The Air Marshal also expressed concern over the recent surge in military coups in the West African sub-region and…