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Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian factional leader of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested in Finland alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Punch referred to a local publication, Yle, that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, Tonto Charity Dikeh, simply known as Tonto Dikeh, has donated a car to a devoted fan, in what she described as 2024 King Tonto Dikeh Luxury birthday giveaway. Tonto Dikeh shared the news on her Instagram page, congratulating the fan, @sheddyoflagos, for the win. See her Instagram post […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement sent to journalists on Thursday, Ogun State Police command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye aged 51, whose lifeless body was discovered in a room at Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, Nigeria, on Wednesday. In the statement, SP Odutola said: “The Chief Security Officer of the hotel, […]
Continue ReadingFollowing a closed-door session lasting over one and a half hours, Nigerian Senate has removed the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, over alleged gross misconduct. Upon resumption of plenary, the Senate announced that more than 84 lawmakers supported the decision to remove the CCT chair. This decision was made pursuant […]
Continue ReadingThe news that the billionaire oil mogul and owner of Nigerian multinational telecommunications company, Globacom Nigeria, Otunba Mike Adenuga is dead, had been debunked, and described as totally false. This was made known by veteran journalists, Otunba Dele Momodu, and Nifemi Oguntoye. Momodu in an X post last night, said he had a phone conversation […]
Continue ReadingFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo, weekend, charged the Nigerian people to as a matter of urgency, ensure the appointment of new and credible leadership of the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) at all levels for electoral integrity. According to him, the people must make sure that the INEC chairperson and his or her staff were thoroughly […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). Mr. Tinubu, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The governor was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after winning the governorship poll in all 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Aiyedatiwa, who won in Ese Odo Local Government Area in […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria. Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 10:20 am on Sunday. The Indian leader, upon his arrival, was greeted with the Indian national anthem, followed […]
Continue ReadingCurrent Governor of Ondo State who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa, is so far leading in 13 local government areas as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of Saturday’s governorship election. Returning Officer for the State election, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Vice Chancellor of the […]
Continue ReadingBritish News Publisher, The Guardian, has announced its decision not to publish posts on X social media anymore. In its statement, the Guardian cited the presence of offensive content on the platform, such as racist, toxic and conspiracy-driven materials. The Guardian, with a following of 10.7 million on X, becomes the first prominent media organization […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC) under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has recommended two Heads of Court for compulsory retirement over judicial misconduct. At its 107th meeting held November 13 and 14, 2024, the council recommended the duo of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka […]
Continue ReadingThe immediate past First Lady of Ondo State, Nigeria, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has described Nigeria as a zoo country. Betty, said this via her social media account on Wednesday, while drawing parallels between the country’s presidential election and that of the United States. Betty wrote: “Just thinking. 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election Total Votes Cast: 25 […]
Continue ReadingFormer Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refused to do away with the 1999 Constitution, it would be hard for anyone to fix the country. The elder statesman described Nigeria as a pluralistic country that needed to address its diversity with true federal constitutions. “To those who think that the […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian U-20 international and FIFA World Cup silver medalist, Gift Atulewa, has passed away. He died earlier on Tuesday, November 12 from complications relating to high blood pressure (HBP). Azuka Chiemeka, spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news, stating that the 38-year-old forward died around 7 a.m. Chiemeka mentioned that Atulewa […]
Continue ReadingMonday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the ticket in […]
Continue ReadingThese countries maintain national security without a military – army, navy, or air force – through treaties and strategic diplomacy for external alliances. As the United States deepens its involvement in Ukraine by allowing military contractors to maintain and repair weapons, it is a timely reminder of how crucial military backing can be for nations […]
Continue ReadingA United States man, Anthony Nephew, shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children after the November 5 election that brought President-elect Donald Trump into office. According to authorities who spoke to the New York Post on Sunday, the 46-year-old Minnesota father had expressed anger over Trump’s election. The shooter, aged 46, had a “pattern […]
Continue ReadingOne of the numerous women in the alleged Equatorial Guinea sex scandal involving the country’s financial anti-crime chief, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has reportedly committed suicide. The woman who is yet to be named took her life after seeing her trending video online, according to City Digest Kenya. A video shared by the publication shows the […]
Continue ReadingChief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has acknowledged that few judges were giving the Nigerian judiciary a bad name, insisting that the country’s judiciary is blessed with upright and courageous judges. The Emir of Kano, His Royal Majesty Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, also asked the Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court […]
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