The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, stopped the People’s Democratic Party, PDP’s national leadership from removing Umar Damagum as the acting national chairman of the party. In a virtual proceeding monitored by newsmen in Abuja, Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment on Friday. Justice Lifu ordered the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) … Read more
A faction of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, which suspended Illiya Damagum, has appointed Alhaji Yayari Mohammed as the new acting National Chairman. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Friday. Ologunagba said that the Mohammed’s appointment was approved by the … Read more
The Federal Government has officially granted petroleum marketers the authority to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, effectively bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and ending its monopoly as the sole distributor of Dangote’s refined fuel. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ruled on Friday that the fresh bail application amounted to an abuse of court process, as Gambaryan’s first bail application—based on health concerns—was already under appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a fresh summons to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, over allegations of criminal breach of trust and unlawful possession of property. The court, presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, has ordered Bello to appear on November 14, 2024. The charges stem … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the sale of 50 kg bags of rice for ₦40,000 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the current socioeconomic challenges stemming from the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. During a flag-off ceremony at the Arcade Ground in Abeokuta, … Read more
At least twenty coal miners have been killed in southwestern Pakistan during a nighttime assault by a group of heavily armed men who besieged their accommodations, according to police reports on Friday. The attack, which began around 12:30 AM (1930 GMT Thursday), involved up to 40 assailants who unleashed gunfire on the miners for approximately … Read more
A trial date has been set for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in his sex trafficking and abuse case, with proceedings scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025. Diddy appeared in a New York court for a hearing, where a judge confirmed the trial date coincides with the 2025 Met Gala event. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Twenty-two people were killed and 117 injured in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday evening, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. BBC reporters on the ground heard loud explosions coming from Bachoura, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood in the capital. Rescue workers were seen digging through rubble, while ambulances transported the injured to the American … Read more
Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted a fan named Abazz with the latest Infinix Note series phone after being inspired by his endorsement of the brand. On October 3, Abazz, who tweets under the handle @abazwhyllzz on X.com, shared how Davido’s promotion of Infinix phones had motivated him to buy one … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that the full deregulation of petrol pricing and the withdrawal of NNPC Limited as the sole off-taker from the Dangote Refinery grant marketers the freedom to source petrol from various suppliers, including imports. This statement follows NNPC’s recent increase of petrol prices by 15%, bringing … Read more
The Oyo State government has imposed a ban on heavy-duty trucks and articulated vehicles from using the newly inaugurated Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road. In a statement issued on Thursday, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, explained that this decision was made to protect the road, which is crucial for improving agricultural transportation, trade, and inter-city travel. … Read more
Bayelsa Queens and Heartland Queens have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 4th edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT), securing top positions in their respective groups. Bayelsa Queens dominated Group B, finishing with a perfect nine points after a commanding 4-0 victory over Espoir FC of Benin Republic at the University of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that its second rail project, the Red Line, will officially commence commercial operations on October 15. This announcement was made in a statement signed by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and shared via the agency’s X account. The statement was … Read more
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer at just 24, achieving the milestone in their Nations League victory over Slovenia. Haaland netted his 33rd international goal early in the match, equalling the record held by Jørgen Juve, who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He then surpassed Juve in the second … Read more
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over accusations of disloyalty to the party. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amidst internal crises plaguing the party since 2023. Both officials were at the forefront of calls for the PDP’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to strictly adhere to the party’s … Read more
In observance of World Day Against Death Penalty, Advocates Sans Frontiers (ASF) France, also known as Lawyers Without Borders, expressed deep concern regarding the increasing number of inmates awaiting execution in Nigerian prisons. Ms. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the organization’s Country Director, revealed that there are currently 3,650 inmates on death row in Nigeria, including 63 women … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Federal Government will establish three military formations in Sokoto State to support military operations in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality. Matawalle made this known on Thursday when he led military personnel to reopen the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed eight years ago. He … Read more
A new development has emerged in the ongoing divorce speculation surrounding Kanye West and his 29-year-old wife, Bianca Censori. The couple was seen together in Tokyo. Rumors of Kanye’s divorce from the Australian model and architect seemed to intensify recently, with reports suggesting their 22-month marriage was facing challenges. Sources close to the American rap … Read more