Benjamin Mendy cleared of rape charges
A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial. The seven men and four women on the panel failed to reach verdicts on a seventh charge of rape and one of attempted […]
ICPC lists 52 MDAs as ‘High Corruption Risk’
ICPC lists 52 MDAs as ‘High Corruption Risk’
Cashless policy: Meet Kano street hawker who combines style, grit to excel
FOLLOWING the recent declaration by the Federal Government that Nigeria would be operating a cashless economy, many business people across the country are now embracing the policy and exploring ways this can enhance their transactions.
Court dismisses PDP’s suit seeking disqualification of Tinubu, Shettima
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’ suit seeking the disqualification of Sen. Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), and his vice, Mr Kassim Shettima, for the 2023 general elections. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the suit on the ground that the PDP lacked […]
Police rescue 30 kidnap victims in Nasarawa
The police command in Nasarawa State has rescued 30 kidnap victims in an operation in Toto Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state,disclosed this in a statement, made available to newsmen on Friday in Lafia. The PPRO said the victims were rescued after operatives […]
Biden faces probe over classified documents
By Biodun Busari United States President Joe Biden is expected to face investigation over his handling of classified documents as Attorney-General Merrick Garland named an independent prosecutor over the matter on Thursday. The decision was reached after an outcry over secret papers discovered at Biden’s former office exploded with the discovery of a second batch. […]
Dora Akunyili’s daughter Ijeoma appointed Chief Medical Officer in US hospital
“She has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and as our Chief Medical Officer, we look forward to creating a world-class experience for every patient at Jersey City Medical Center. I am confident that Hudson County will benefit in a great way from her leadership, and that her presence will have a tremendous impact.”
Arsenal’s Odegaard named Premier League Player of the Month
By Efosa Taiwo Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been named Premier League Player of the Month for November and December. The midfielder has been one of the instrumental players for the Gunners, guiding them to the top of the table with five points clear of second-placed and champions, Manchester City. In the month of November […]
Today in the News: Peter Obi challenges other candidates on educational records, health status
Peter Obi challenges other candidates on educational records, health status; Petrol: Scarcity lingers as private depots sell at N240/litre are top stories published across all major newspapers in Nigeria today, January 13, 2023. In ‘Today in the News’, a newspaper review show on Vanguard Online TV, Precious Chukwudi, the anchor, reviewed major headlines published across […]
NDDC Board: Ndokwa/Ukwani seek to join suit against Onochie, others
By Henry Ojelu A new twist has unfolded in the legal battle to stop the nomination and subsequent confirmation of Ms. Lauretta Onochie and Chief Samuel Ogbuku as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as three new parties have filed a joint motion to be part of the suit. The […]
900m people infected with Covid in China – Report
By Biodun Busari A study by Peking University, Beijing, China says about 900 million Chinese people have been infected with coronavirus as of Wednesday, 11th January, 2023. According to BBC, the report estimated that 64% of China’s population has the virus. It ranked Gansu province, where 91% of the people are reported to be […]
