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British-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 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 ReadingThree Nigerians have been sentenced to various jail terms in the U.S. for participating in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria and frequently targeting elderly individuals. The United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark A. Totten announced the sentencing in a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. According […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja Nigeria, has ruled that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgment of three member panel delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka, upheld its earlier judgment, which recognises Abure as National Chairman. The court confirmed that this decision has not been […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s House of Representatives has announced the death of its Deputy Whip, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja by the Reps spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, said the Ogun State lawmaker died yesterday after a brief illness. Born on December 2, 1965, the late Onanuga […]
Continue ReadingEmir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday, criticised the handling of the economy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that things are not being done correctly. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria spoke in Lagos at the 16th Memorial Lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi organised by the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja […]
Continue Reading27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, has tragically lost her life after she was mauled by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The horrible incident occurred late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, according to Mirror UK. Patricia, whose screams filled the night, […]
Continue ReadingJoseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that his life got better after the death of his son. Aloba revealed this in an interview with a media personality, Akin Abolade, popularly known as Mr. lilgaga, on Wednesday. “Let me just say yes, my […]
Continue ReadingNaomi Silekunola, ex-queen of Ooni of Ife; owner of Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi; regained their freedom from Agodi prison on Tuesday, 21 days after they were remanded over the death of 35 children during a stampede in Ibadan. Presiding judge of […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the staff and certificate of office to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The presentation signals the formal ascension to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo by the new monarch. Governor Makinde made the presentations in a brief ceremony held at […]
Continue ReadingHollywood actress, Dalyce Curry also known as Momma Dee’s body has been found at her Los Angeles home amid the ongoing wildfires. Dalyce Curry who is known for her roles in ‘The Ten Commandments’, ‘Blues Brothers’ and ‘Lady Sings the Blues’, tragically died at 95. Her body was found burnt days after fire razed her […]
Continue ReadingRivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt and presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, has sacked the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chukwuemeka Aaron. Justice Jumbo also nullified the ward, local government and state congresses of the PDP held in the State in July 2024. The court’s decision followed […]
Continue ReadingA statue of Ghana’s former president, Nana Akufo-Addo, unveiled in November 2024, has been destroyed, sparking debate among citizens. The statue, located in the Western Region, had been erected to honour the president’s development initiatives during his tenure. However, it became a target of criticism, with many accusing the former leader of self-glorification amidst the […]
Continue ReadingGospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, has been arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Enejo, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving in Abuja, for suspected ritual purposes. Timileyin, who is known as a multi-talented gospel singer, prolific songwriter, vocalist, and recording and performing artiste, was apprehended on Sunday near […]
Continue ReadingLagos State House of Assembly immediately replaced its impeached Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa with its first female Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and has sworn her in. She took her oath of office after the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday during a plenary session. Meranda, the former Deputy Speaker, represents the Apapa 1 […]
Continue ReadingLagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa over abuse of office and multiple fraudulent allegations. Multiple sources confirmed that Obasa was removed by the lawmakers during a plenary on Monday. Also, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly removed the Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko Onafeko was said to have been singlehandedly […]
Continue Reading22-year-old Nigerian lady identified as Iyanu Adedeji allegedly stabbed her husband, Azeez Funsho Jimoh, to death in the Gbonagun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Reports say a security source mentioned on Sunday that the duo of Iyanu and Funsho were married with two children. The source noted that an argument had ensued between the […]
Continue ReadingFormer commandant of Army Signals, commander of Training and Doctrine, and Chief of Defence Training and Planning, General Ishola Williams (retd.), speaks with The Punch’s IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the upsurge in banditry and terror attacks in Nigeria, their attendant consequences, and solutions Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence in terrorist attacks. It appears the bandits are also […]
Continue ReadingEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Subomi and Wahab, sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. The brothers were directed to appear at the EFCC Lagos office on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, by 10 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. In the invitation signed by Michael Wetkas, […]
Continue ReadingNasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (NSJSC) has demoted Emmanuel A. Jatau, a Chief Magistrate II, to Senior Magistrate I over misconduct in the controversial case involving Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). NSJSC’s decision was conveyed in a letter dated January 6, 2025, addressed to Okoli’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The letter, signed by […]
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