UN Rights Experts Say IOCs’ Asset Sale Lacks Transparency, Hurts Cleanup Efforts

The United Nations (UN) rapporteurs on human rights and environmental issues have expressed concern over the cleanup exercise of the damaged Niger Delta environment following the divestment of assets by some international... Read more »

Governor Mutai pleads ‘not guilty’ as impeachment trial opens

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai . [File, Standard] Kericho Governor Eric Mutai pleaded “not guilty” to all three grounds for the impeachment brought against him by the County Assembly as his trial began... Read more »

Xi projects military might in V-Day parade graced by key allies amid push to reset world order » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Sep 3 — China staged a grand military parade on Wednesday to mark the nation’s 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression... Read more »

Tinubu seeks NASS backing to fast-track State Police

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration would work closely with the leadership of the National Assembly to remove political and bureaucratic bottlenecks stalling the operationalisation of state police in... Read more »

Tinubu Directs SGF To Issue Service-wide Circular On Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs 

* Canvasses constructive engagement with private sector to avoid disruption of businesses under NHIA, 2022  * Appoints governing council members, VC for federal universities of education in  Kano and Zaria Deji Elumoye... Read more »

Kenya: UN’s Relocation to Nairobi Reshapes Global Diplomacy

The United Nations’ decision to relocate three of its major agencies–UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women–from New York to Nairobi by 2026 marks a historic realignment of global governance with far-reaching consequences for... Read more »

ICPC rallies states as lawmakers vow tougher anti-corruption laws

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged state governments to be more proactive in the fight against corruption, encouraging commissioners of information to utilise strategic communication as... Read more »

Sakaja the ‘puppet’ Governor surviving on Ruto and Raila’s grip

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 3 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is clinging to power by the grace of Kenya’s two most powerful men, President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Without their... Read more »

Putin thanks Kim for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine » Capital News

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the courage of his soldiers who have been fighting in Ukraine on the Russian side. Kim, in response, said he... Read more »

UK backs Nigeria in cybersecurity push as AI risks loom large

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Nigeria to tackle rising cyber threats, pledging technical support, intelligence sharing, and joint initiatives to build resilience in the face of... Read more »