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As the Fapohunda Committee updates the 2004 Laws of the Federation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, some laws require attention, particularly for better dispensation of justice, criminal justice to be precise. While many complain that the Nigerian wheels of justice move too slowly, it’s even worse for the administration of criminal justice here, the slowness […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has given approval to the creation of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, in line with its national policy to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial education. A letter from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, dated January 9, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, Eniola Taiwo Florence Ajao, popularly known as Eniola Ajao, turned 42 on Tuesday. To celebrate her special day, the beautiful actress took to her Instagram page to share stunning photos of herself to the delight of her fans. Captioning the photos, she wrote: “It is with great pleasure that I celebrate my […]
Continue ReadingA celebrated Nigerian highlife musician, Dr. Arube Otor, has made headlines with his extraordinary ambition to father 32 children. The Isoko Fela as he is fondly called by his fans, took a significant step towards achieving his goal by marrying three women in an extravagant ceremony held in Uzere, Delta State, Nigeria. The event, which […]
Continue ReadingBillionaire Facebook founder and owner, Mark Zuckerberg, was reportedly busted apparently ogling at Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez’s prominent cleavage during President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, viral video shows. The Meta founder appeared to glimpse down at the 55-year-old’s in-your-face décolletage as he was sitting beside her in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of Trump’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great global significance. In years past, the wonders of the world include ‘The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt; The Hanging Gardens of Babylon; The Statue of Zeus at Olympia; The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus; […]
Continue ReadingLast week’s ascension to the Alaafin of Oyo throne by then Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade courted tremendous ruckus in Yorubaland. Why would an unseen Ifa deity and its cloudy, ancient system of divination choose an Alaafin? Implicated in the back-and-forth that followed was 92-year old Ògúnwán̄dé Abím̄bọ́lá, professor of Yoruba language and literature and one-time vice […]
Continue ReadingUnited States President, Donald Trump signed several executive orders during his first day in office according to abc7ny. See the full list below: – Reinstating the name Mount McKinley – Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America – Designating Cartels as foreign terrorist organizations – Ending diversity, inclusion, and equity hiring in the federal […]
Continue ReadingUnited States President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship — a right guaranteed by the US Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago. Trump, on Monday, issued a blitz of executive orders to start reshaping federal immigration and border policy, many of which are […]
Continue ReadingSome 15 years ago, millions of poor Nigerians were conned into borrowing to buy bank shares. I was one of them. I had no one to pull my ears and tell me that I needed to be educated first before seeking to hoe that farm of thorns. Records still say I am a shareholder of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, and movie producer, Yewande Adekoya-Abiodun, popularly known as Kudi Kelepto in the movie industry, is a year older on Monday. And to celebrate her special day, she called for prayers from her fans. Sharing new photos of herself, she wrote: “Today is my birthday🙏Please drop a word of prayer for me. “Happy […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff increaments for network operators, marking the first change in rates since 2013. Announcing the decision on Monday, the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, allows for a maximum 50% increase in tariffs, significantly lower than the over 100% increases some operators had requested. Exercising its authority under […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian would have thought that a highly industrialised country such as Japan, with the world’s third largest economy, its name synonymous with technology and innovation, that produces the most cars, electronics and bullet trains, with glitzy shopping centers, with skyscrapers lining up the Tokyo and Yokohama skylines, is the last place on Earth where […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian and leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch, simply called Kemi Badenoch, has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of poor governance in Britain, likening them to the challenges faced in Nigeria. Badenoch made the remarks during her first speech of the year at an event hosted by Onward, a […]
Continue ReadingCatholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following his alleged marriage sealed in the United States of America. This was contained in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday. […]
Continue Reading“Two thirds of people in Scotland identify only as Scottish, not British, according to new findings from the census” “1.8 million people identify as Welsh only (58% of the population) and 218,000 identify their national identity as Welsh-British (7% of the population”) I was reintroduced to the controversy over the origins, wherewithal and proprietary rights […]
Continue ReadingDonald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. This unprecedented return follows his first term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. The swearing-in ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol, a departure from […]
Continue ReadingNigerian woman, Kate Chinagorom Eze, has said she won’t leave her husband if he takes another wife, cheats on her or gets a child outside their marriage. She made this known in a Facebook post while responding to people criticising her after she gushed about her beautiful marriage. See this comment: See her FB response […]
Continue ReadingHow can I forget? On April 22, 1990, Major Gideon Orkar announced the overthrow of Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime which he described in choice words as “dictatorial, corrupt, drug-baronish, deceitful”. In those days, every coup speech was welcomed with enthusiasm. Every new administration was seen as the dawn of a golden era. Orkar made […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage has once again become the talk of the town, courtesy of a sultry video that has left fans and followers buzzing. Tiwa, the talented songstress, currently on vacation and enjoying herself, took to her Instagram page to share snippets of her fun-filled […]
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