The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of police culpability during the August 1 #EndBadGovernance protests. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the move was in response to a report by Amnesty International accusing the … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to striking workers in the state, warning of dismissal and salary withholding if they fail to resume work. The governor’s directive comes in response to a seven-day warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi State chapter, over the alleged non-implementation of the … Read more
Princess Chineke, a former beauty queen and Nollywood actress, has embarked on a new journey by joining the United States Army. Princess, who once represented Anambra State in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant, shared the surprising career switch on her Instagram page. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 30-man squad as preparations intensify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The CHAN, now in its 8th edition, is a tournament exclusively for players who compete in their country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was sentenced to death for supporting anti-government protests, has been released after spending two years in prison. Salehi, 34, was arrested in October 2022 for publicly backing protests that erupted across Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died in police custody for allegedly wearing … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to retire approximately 1,000 employees as part of a strategic workforce realignment under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso. A severance package exceeding ₦50 billion has been allocated for this initiative. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church … Read more
Oxford University Press (OUP) has selected “brain rot” as its Word of the Year for 2024, following a vote in which over 37,000 participants contributed. It reflects growing concerns about the negative effects of consuming low-quality or meaningless content, especially online. What Does “Brain Rot” Mean? In a statement released Monday, OUP defined “brain rot” … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has reported a successful operation conducted by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi via X on Monday, revealed that the operation resulted in the arrest of 113 foreign nationals involved in sophisticated … Read more
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre of the operation, … Read more
S*x workers are now entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance, and pension in Belgium, following a new law. The law also gave the sex workers the opportunity to go on maternity leave and sick days. The development comes just two years after sex work was decriminalised in the country. The decision to change the … Read more
A fire broke out early Monday morning, engulfing the market at Trademore Estate, located off the Umar Musa Yar’Adua Airport Road in Abuja. While the cause of the fire remains unclear, residents believe it may have been sparked by an electrical fault. Joe, a local resident, said he was alerted to the fire around 4 … Read more
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has predicted that Oleksandr Usyk will triumph over Tyson Fury once again when the two meet for a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21. Having suffered two defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua believes that Fury lacks the necessary skills and discipline to overcome the Ukrainian champion … Read more
The United Nations’ top court will begin historic hearings on Monday to establish legal guidelines for how countries should safeguard the planet from climate change and assist vulnerable nations in dealing with its destructive effects. Representatives from Vanuatu and other low-lying island nations in the Pacific Ocean will open the marathon proceedings at the International … Read more
Dozens of people were killed in violent clashes between fans during a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city, on Sunday. Hospital sources described the scenes as a mass carnage, according to AFP. “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in … Read more
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has scaled down its operations to enhance the facility while resuming limited product distribution, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), kerosene, and diesel. This development comes as independent petroleum marketers challenge the proposed price of N1,030 per litre for petrol from the refinery, citing concerns over affordability compared to alternatives … Read more
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City must “reset and start from scratch” after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, marking their sixth loss in seven matches. Liverpool extended their Premier League lead over fifth-placed City to 11 points, while moving nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea with another dominant performance. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
A devastating arson attack has claimed the lives of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Eniola Oduse, and her two children, four-year-old Eri and two-year-old Onoara, in the Ita Marun community of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, November 26, has left Eniola’s husband, Kehinde, 25, critically injured and … Read more
Former World Snooker Champion Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The Welshman made history in 1979 as the first qualifier to clinch the World Snooker Championship, defeating Dennis Taylor 24-16 in a remarkable final. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more