The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, has raised concerns over the continued retention of state assets in the hands of former political office holders. Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, in a statement on Friday in Akure, said “one year after the untimely passing of former Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, […]

Azerbaijan Airlines said Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan pointed to “physical and technical external interference”, amid growing speculation it was hit by a Russian air defence system. Announcing the suspension of flights to 10 Russian airports, Azerbaijan Airlines said the decision was “based on the […]

Parks, Gardens and other recreational centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hosted large numbers of fun seekers in celebration of yuletide despite the perceived economic downturn.

A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death on Friday, state media reported.

Canada has announced the termination of flagpoling for work and study permits at land border crossings, effective December 23, 2024.

Ukraine’s presidency on Friday said Russia should be held accountable for the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane, after reports the jet was shot at by a Russian air defence missile.

Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has vowed to ensure that perpetrators of unprovoked attacks on the Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area are apprehended to face justice.

South Korean lawmakers impeached acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday, sinking the country even deeper into political crisis two weeks after his predecessor was suspended over a martial law declaration that shocked the world.

A judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z of rape can proceed anonymously in her lawsuit, a decision made in light of the sensitive nature of the allegations.

A man shot dead in a Christmas Day execution in Brazil has been identified as the brother-in-law of Real Madrid striker Endrick, according to reports.

West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has come to Nigeria’s defence after claims by Niger that it was plotting to destabilise its neighbour.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was “too early” to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table.

Local government administration in Edo State moved closer to normalcy today as several suspended chairmen resumed office in compliance with a State High Court ruling.

In today’s Nigerian Newspapers review program, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a 2024 review on how the FG plans of allocating 6000MW before the end of 2024 goining into turmoil due to endless grid collapses and N2.7 trillion GenCos debt.

• As Jamaat-ul-Islamiyya opens Magodo Central Mosque Renowned scholar, Dr. Saheed Timehin, has called on Muslims to convert their mosques into research centers, citing examples from foreign countries where mosques serve as vibrant hubs for learning and community engagement. Dr. Timehin, who teaches at the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, […]