…Say; 1,280 rescued, repatriated to Nigeria By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The alleged trafficking and death of young Nigerian girls in a neighbouring country has raised alarm among community leaders, who are calling for urgent intervention from the Delta State Government. Many of these girls are reportedly subjected to abuse, including sexual exploitation and unsafe […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Hon. Chike Amadichi, the Diaspora Chairman of the Labour Party, has officially resigned from the party and announced his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This move, which coincides with the defection of six serving members of the House of Representatives from the Labour Party, marks a […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Diaspora Corporation (ADC) has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), calling it a significant victory for Africa, women, and global leadership. Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment follows her highly successful first term, where she made history as the first African and […]

Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described joining the All Progressives Congress APC…

President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the south east, Dr Josef Onoh has described the elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasi as strong pillar of encouragement to the younger generation of Nigerians. Onoh made the encomium in celebration of Yakasi’s 99th birthday day celebration on Thursday, December 5th 2024. Onoh said that he considers himself […]

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth, has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films.

The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it was on “maximum alert” over a mystery disease that has killed dozens of people in just over a month.

Amazon has listed ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, a book by Nigerian author Dele Farotimi, as a bestseller, following the author’s arrest after a petition filed by Afe Babalola, a controversial lawyer and businessman.

THE Federal Government has launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across the country.

By Dennis Agbo Allegations of corruption at both the Bar and the Bench in Nigeria’s judiciary system took center discussion at the 2024 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Enugu branch, on Tuesday. Even though the theme of the conference was “Good Governance and Socio-Economic Stability: The Imperative of the Rule of Law […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AN Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced the proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, Paul Okugbowa, and three teachers to prison for negligence and insulting a parent. The presiding Magistrate, Caroline Oghuma, in the judgment delivered on Thursday sentenced Okugbowa to six months imprisonment with an option of […]

By Akanni Dorcas Colonialism officially ended decades ago, but its effects are still felt in some African countries in form of colonial tax — a system where former French colonies pay money to France. These payments, created during colonial times, continue through agreements made at independence. This system allows France to take about 85% of […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) lamented on Wednesday that corruption has brought Nigeria to its knees, urging citizens to be brave in exposing corrupt practices.

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill to amend the Companies Income Tax Act, aimed at providing adequate security and guarantees for businesses and companies regarding the payment of minimum tax in years when they incur losses.

By Luminous Jannamike Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and United Bank for Africa (UBA), has underscored the critical importance of reliable power and robust security as essential for Nigeria’s development. He emphasized that without these priorities, industrialization, education, and economic progress would remain unachievable. Elumelu made these remarks while delivering the graduation […]