Soyombo/Farotimi: Nigeria’s battle with impunity approaching its peak – Deji Adeyanju
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the growing impunity in Nigeria, drawing attention to recent cases of government alleged overreach and corruption. During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju discussed the arrest of veteran journalist Fisayo Soyombo, who was detained after investigating illegal bunkering activities […]
Ayra Starr’s most streamed female artiste in 3 countries — Spotify
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has celebrated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, who emerged most streamed female artiste in three countries: Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Okumu noted that Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped findings revealed the top 10 most streamed female artistes in […]
Tax Reforms: Tinubu won’t undermine democracy – FG
Government has assured that the President Bola Tinubu administration will never do anything to undermine the ideals of participatory democracy
US should ‘not get involved’ in Syria war, says Trump
It was not immediately clear why Trump raised the issue of a role in Syria, though he may have wished to ensure that President Joe Biden avoids any entanglement there before handing power to Trump on January 20.
‘That electricity go shock you’, netizens come for Yul Edochie over 22hrs power supply comment
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has attracted criticism following his comment that most states in Nigeria now enjoy 22hr power supply on a daily basis because of President Tinubu.
PDP NWC voids Ugochinyere‘s expulsion
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed the purported dismissal of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from the party by his ward executives.
PDP crisis: NWC summons feuding Cross River members to Abuja
PDP NWC has summoned feuding parties in Cross River State for an interactive/Fact-Finding meeting in Abuja on Thursday
Ex-Niger gov, Aliyu demands death penalty for killers of security officers
229 police officers have been killed in the past 22 months by criminals, including terrorists, bandits, and gunmen
France assures NDLEA of more support, collaboration
The French government on Saturday assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more collaboration and support in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
Those behind second declaration of Biafra in Finland ‘re content creators – IPoB
THE Indigenous People of Biafera, IPoB, yesterday described the second declaration of Biafra in Finland as the gathering of content creators, saying that IPoB has nothing to do with Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE.
Many states now enjoy 22hrs power supply daily because of Tinubu – Yul Edochie
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has credited improved power supply across the country to the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying many states now enjoy 22hrs of electricity.
Protest against INEC chairman misguided, unnecessary diversion – Yoruba youths
The Yoruba Youth Council, YYC, on Saturday, condemned the planned protest against the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmod Yakubu describing it as an unnecessary diversion.
South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament.
Court stops further demolition of Owerri Central market
An Industrial Court sitting in Owerri has restrained the Imo Government from further demolition of the Owerri Central Market complex, Owerri.
Vice President Kashim Shettima Inaugurates Mamuda Group’s New Factories: Advancing Nigerian Industry
Kano, Nigeria – Mamuda Group, a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrial progress, proudly welcomed His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to its facilities in Kano.
Nigerian doctor elected president of Canadian Medical Association
A Nigerian clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, has been elected as the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) president-elect.
