NJC dismisses governor Adeleke’s petition against Osun Chief Judge

Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC) has declined the request by the Osun State governor, Mr. Ademola Adeleke to suspend the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adepele Ojo. Director of Information, NJC, Adesoji Oye, said the council would not work with the resolution of the state House of Assembly, which constituted a panel to probe […]

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Nigerian Appeal Court Justice slumps, dies during promotion to Supreme Court

A Justice of the Nigerian Court of Appeal has suddenly died, as processes for his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria commenced. Justice Joseph Shagbaor Ikyegh passed away on Wednesday evening in his home town of Makurdi. He was 65. Ikyegh was the head of the Port Harcourt division until he suddenly slumped before […]

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Adult star, Sophie Anderson, 34, dies two weeks after the shocking death of her ex-footballer boyfriend

Sophie Anderson, a p0rn star, has died just two weeks after the shocking death of her boyfriend. The mother of four, aged 34, was reportedly heartbroken after former Crystal Palace footballer Oliver Spedding died last month also aged 34. Oliver who also played for Croydon FC met his partner Sophie while working on the set […]

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NJC sacks Osun State High Court Judge for professional misconduct

Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC), on Thursday, recommended the compulsory retirement of a judge of the Osun State High Court, Justice S. O. Falola. Falola was found guilty by the NJC for granting a garnishee order absolute against Polaris Bank for the sum of N283,174,000.00 in a questionable manner. Reports say, the Osun State judge […]

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Death toll rises to 120 in Kaduna village bombing error

Death toll from the bombing of Muslims celebrating Maulud Nabbiy in Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has increased to 120 as officials of Amnesty International (AI) who visited the affected communities confirmed the increase in the casualties. An air strike intended to flush out terrorists had on Sunday […]

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Former NUPENG General Secretary, Frank Kokori is dead

Foremost trade unionist and former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Chief Frank Kokori, has died. Reports say, the trade unionist and one of the heroes of the Abacha era’s struggle died at 1:30 am Thursday, and his death coincided with his 80th birthday. The passage of the […]

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Again, Supreme Court strikes out Ihedioha’s suit against Uzodimma, fines Ozekhome N40 million

Nigerian Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State seeking a certificate of return as the state’s lawful governor. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Ihedioha as the winner of Imo State governorship election in 2019 and ruled the state for about seven months until […]

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North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un cries as he called on women to have more children (Video)

North Korean maximum ruler, Kim Jong Un, cried as he called on women to have more children, saying that it was their duty to halt the country’s declining birth rate in order to strengthen national power In his seemingly highly choreographed emotional plea, the authoritarian leader was seen dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief while […]

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ECOWAS Court orders Benin Republic to pay Sunday Igboho, 20m CFA

Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the government of the Republic of Benin to pay Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, a sum of 20 million CFA for unlawful detention and violation of his fundamental human rights. […]

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Toke Makinwa in President Tinubu’s delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, Nigerians react

Nigerians on the social media have reacted after it was reported that media personality, Toke Makinwa, is in President Tinubu’s delegation to COP-28 currently being held in Dubai. It was reported that Toke is on the delegation list in an unpaid advisory capacity. Toke on her part has shared a video of herself in Dubai […]

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Lawyer urges Ondo to investigate alleged forgery of gov Akeredolu’s signature

Mr. Allen Sowore, legal practitioner, has called on the Ondo State Executive Council to investigate the alleged act of forgery of the signature of the Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu. It was reported on some social platforms that the signature of the governor had allegedly been forged by some people in government to enable them to […]

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Officials signing documents in Akeredolu’s name ―Kayode Ajulo alleges

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kayode Ajulo, on Monday, alleged that some officials in the administration of the Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu were signing documents on behalf of the ailing governor. Ajulo, who is the Principal Partner of Kayode Ajulo & Co. Castle of Law, said this on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. According […]

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Outrage over Nigeria’s 1,411-man delegates to COP-28 in Dubai

Criticisms have greeted the high number of delegates Nigerian govt. under Tinubu sent to the ongoing Conference of the Parties, COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at a time of austerity that the Federal Government was urging the citizenry to make more sacrifices. Africa accounts for only 4 per cent of global […]

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Nigerian man reportedly kills his wife in UK months after relocation

Nigerian lady, Olunife @tonariess, an X (Twitter) user, has disclosed that a Nigerian man has reportedly killed his wife in the UK. According to her, the couple relocated to the UK this year. She added that the incident happened after the mother of three filed a restraining order against her husband. “A Nigerian man killed […]

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It’s exhausting living in Nigeria and dealing with Nigerians ―Former gov, El-Rufai’s daughter-in-law laments

Bashir-El-Rufai’s wife, Halima Nwakaego, has said that she finds it exhausting living in Nigeria, and having to deal with Nigerians. Taking to her Instagram story on Saturday, December 2, the mother of two who is the daughter-in-law to the former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-rufai wrote: “It’s exhausting living in Nigeria and dealing with […]

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NAF helicopter crashes in Port Harcourt

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter has on Friday morning crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement. He said all those onboard survived though they sustained “minor injuries”. “The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off […]

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CBN to freeze bank accounts without BVN, NIN in Nigeria

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says beginning from April 2024, it will freeze all bank accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN). The circular released by the apex bank on Friday, December 1, instructed banks to place a “Post no Debit” restriction which prevents customers from making withdrawals, transfers, or […]

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Nigeria’s younger generation will never get power unless it’s positively disruptive ―Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria’s younger generation should be positively disruptive to get power now. Leadership is very important both in the private sector and military, adding that the younger generation will never get power if they do not get it now, Obasanjo said. The youth should run for elections in […]

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Pastor arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife in Ekiti (Graphic photo)

Pastor Abiodun Sunday Oluwadare, has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his pregnant wife, Tosin Oluwadare in Ido-Ile in Ekiti West LGA of Ekiti State. Spokesman of the State Police Command (PPRO), DSP Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the arrest, said that investigation was ongoing. It was gathered that the pastor popularly known as […]

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