Civil society leaders condemn Russia’s Alabuga Start Program as exploitative
Civil society organizations and stakeholders have joined forces to raise awareness and combat the exploitation of young Nigerian women through Russia’s controversial Alabuga Start program, which has been accused of deceiving participants into assembling military drones for use in conflict zones. The program, operating within Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, marketed itself as […]
‘I saw my parents, brothers burnt to death’ — Sokoto bombing Survivor
Hours after the tragic airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, a survivor has recounted the harrowing experience of watching her family perish in the ensuing inferno.
Over 1000 prisoners escape, dozens killed during jailbreak in Mozambique
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek dies at 16 after falling from moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, an actor who notably appeared in the 2017 film “Baby Driver” and voiced the character Bada in the preschool series “Badanamu Stories,” has died after a fatal accident involving a moving vehicle
Adeleke pardons boy convicted for stealing chicken, 52 others
“Whereas, I have decided in accordance with the said recommendation to grant an outright pardon to 12 inmates convicted of simple offences.
Jigawa Gov loses 24-year-old son after losing mother
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state lost his mother, death has once again struck his household as he has lost his eldest son.
Postecoglou blames fatigue for Spurs crisis
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side’s poor form after a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday.
I kicked out Secondus as PDP Chairman because of Fubara – Wike
“He was the one who refused the man to be governor. He wanted his cousin to be governor”
EPL: Wolves compound Amorim’s woes, beat Man United 2-0 on Boxing Day
Manchester United’s miserable season suffered another Boxing Day blow as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent-off in a 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves.
No Nigerian border will be use to attack any Country – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed that Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to attack any foreign country. Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday while addressing troops of “Operation Fansan Yamma” during a Christmas luncheon. He also emphasised that no foreign military […]
CBN disqualifies 41.65m shares in Access Holdings Rights Issue
By Peter Egwuatu The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has disqualified 41.65 million shares worth N822.60million in Access Holdings Plc’s Rights Issue that was recently concluded. In a corporate notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX on Wednesday, the disqualified shares, linked to five applicants, were flagged for reasons stated in the Capital Verification […]
Niger Republic’s military leader’s allegations against Nigeria are baseless – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country.
Police detain man for slitting friend’s throat in Kogi
A 200- level undergraduate of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, Usman Tijani, has been attacked and brutally injured by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, Police has said. The Kogi Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Aya, confirmed the incident and detention of the suspect by the command to Newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday. […]
Fadojoe criticises arraignment of Naomi, seven others over Ibadan stampede
Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph Fadojoe, a former Labour Party presidential aspirant and leader of the Rescue Movement For New Nigeria, has expressed concern over the arraignment of Queen Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and seven others in connection with the Ibadan stampede tragedy on December 18, 2024.
5 African countries with the highest rate of child marriage
Child marriage is a major problem in many parts of the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, and this comes despite efforts to stop it as many young girls are still married before they become adults.
PDP Crisis: Ude, Anyanwu clash over National Secretary seat
The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no signs of easing, with two key party leaders contesting the position of National Secretary.
