Family kicks as court stalls attempt to stop Owa Obokun’s coronation
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo An Osun State High Court court sitting in Ilesha on Thursday, rejected an application seeking to halt the coronation of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. It would be recalled that the Arimoro family of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House (Ilesa), has instituted a case against Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, and nine others. […]
Tinubu’s meeting with Pope, insult to Christianity — Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s presence in Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV wasn’t an achievement, saying his presence there reinforced the insult of Muslim-Muslim ticket on the Christian population in the country.
Naira appreciates to N1,615/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 615 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,620 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,583 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell […]
Ramaphosa denies Trump’s land confiscation, genocide claims against white S/Africans
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, yesterday, denied that his country confiscates land from white farmers and commits genocide against them, as he was pressed on the issue by US President Donald Trump. Trump hosted the South Africa’s leader and members of his delegates at the Oval Office amid tensions […]
2027: Anti-Tinubu coalition adopts ADC as platform — Sources
THE former Vice Chairman of the former All Progressives Congress, APC, (Northwest), Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, has been appointed to head the secretariat of a newly formed anti-Tinubu coalition.
Boko Haram informants among politicians, soldiers — Zulum
“We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, among politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is strengthen our intelligence and deal with them ruthlessly.”
Chinedu Ogwus named W/Africa youth ambassador
…Bags Nelson Mandela Leadership Award By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – In a landmark moment for youth leadership and regional cooperation in Africa, Amb. Engr. (Dr.) Chinedu Ogwus has been officially named West Africa Youth Ambassador and honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity by the West African Youth Council (WAYC), the […]
Alleged Corruption: Protest at Saudi Embassy Over Ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari
A coalition of Nigerian professionals under the banner of the Young Professionals Forum of Nigeria on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja.
FRSC, IFON, Actors Guild to hold first Road Safety Film Festival
The Road Safety International Film Festival (RSIFF), a film fiesta geared towards using cinematic platforms for road safety campaign, is set for debut in the Nigeria.
Implement approved pension increment, release withheld palliatives – Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to immediately implement the approved pension increments and release all withheld palliatives meant for Nigerian pensioners.
Compulsory voting: Bill won’t save a broken democracy — Senior lawyers
The proposal by the House of Representatives to introduce a law mandating all eligible Nigerians to vote in every election has ignited a wave of criticisms from some respected senior lawyers.
