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Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed that the 10th Senate will be actively involved in the burial of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas. Akpabio made this statement during a courtesy visit by a Cross River State delegation, led by former Justice Minister Chief Kanu Agabi, who came to formally invite the Senate to … Read more
Robert Lewandowski has reflected on the time he nearly joined Manchester United in 2012, only for the deal to fall through. The Poland international, now playing for Barcelona, acknowledges that his career could have taken a very different path. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
The Senate on Thursday agreed with the House of Representatives’ recommendation to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment for individuals convicted of storing, transporting, or concealing illicit drugs and other controlled substances. This decision follows an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, which was considered during a plenary session presided … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the reinstatement of Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the new acting vice-chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, UNIZIK. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, made this announcement in a letter. “Sequel to the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR vide letter Ref: PRES/84/EDU/10 dated 18th … Read more
An Otukpo-based lawyer and activist, Mr. Mike Ofikwu, was tragically killed by armed men at his residence in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 8 p.m. at the entrance of Ofikwu’s home on Otukpa Street. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants, who were trailing him, drove up in … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist Commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State. Ya Audu’s capture was disclosed at a press conference by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in Abuja on Thursday. Buba said troops were also actively targeting terrorist logistics bases and other structures that … Read more
Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another blow after sustaining a hamstring injury during training, manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 24-year-old had spent a significant portion of last season sidelined following hamstring surgery intended to address a string of injuries, but made his comeback last month. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Some Non-Governmental Organisations have urged the Nigerian Police to stop arresting youths based on their physical appearance or fashion like wearing dreadlocks and bearing tattoos. Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) and the Rule of Law and Accountability Centre (RULAAC), made the call at a one-day media … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has reported the discovery of nine different drugs and medications in the hotel room of Sunday Abidoye, a 51-year-old US-based man whose lifeless body was found at the Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, detailed the … Read more
The Court of Appeal Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission for the conduct of the state local government polls which has now been conducted. Delivering judgement, the special panel … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has officially removed companies that failed to file their annual returns for the past decade from its register. In a statement on Wednesday, the CAC confirmed the delisting, following its earlier notice on July 25. The notice had granted non-compliant companies a 90-day grace period to update their records or … Read more
The Naira on Thursday appreciated at the official market trading at N1,658.67 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N28.85 . This represents a 1.7 per cent gain, compared to the previous trading date on Wednesday when it exchanged at N1,687.52 to a dollar. … Read more
Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has shared that a surprising medical diagnosis prompted her to freeze her eggs at the age of 27. Now 28, the British star revealed on the SHE MD podcast, released Tuesday, that she has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis—conditions that can impact fertility. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his forces launched a new intermediate-range missile, codenamed Oreshnik, during an attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. He described the strike as a direct response to Ukraine’s recent use of US and UK long-range weaponry to hit targets inside Russia. In a televised statement, Putin … Read more
At least 41 people, including women and children, were killed when unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of 200 passenger vehicles in Pakistan’s remote Kurram tribal district near the Afghan border. The attack, described by authorities as a “major tragedy,” has also left 16 others critically injured, with fears the death toll could rise. The convoy, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected long-time ally and veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his nominee for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from consideration earlier in the day. Bondi, who previously served as Florida’s attorney general, has extensive experience in law enforcement. A staunch Trump supporter, she was a member of his legal … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum has suspended its National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, for making what it describes as an authorised statement concerning the 2027 presidency. Osuman was quoted as saying during the ACF National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, that the North would support a northern candidate for the presidency in the 2027 general elections. … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed happiness over the arrest and detention of the factional leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authority. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Thursday in Abuja. “CDS is … Read more
Malik Abdul DMW, son of the late Obama DMW, a close associate of music icon Davido, has expressed heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the singer as he marks his 32nd birthday. In an emotional tribute on Instagram, Malik reflected on Davido’s unwavering support following the death of his father, describing the superstar as a father … Read more
PayPal has confirmed a global outage impacting its services, citing a “system issue” affecting multiple products, including account withdrawals and express checkout. In a statement on its service status page, the payment giant assured users that its technical teams are “actively working to resolve the issue.” The outage has left thousands of customers worldwide unable … Read more