‘End harassment of Amnesty International Nigeria’, Falana tells police
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has condemned the harassment and the threat of legal action against Amnesty International Nigeria.
PDP youths confident of party’s victory in 2027 elections
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Youths Forum has expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. The forum, comprising leaders from 36 states and the FCT, made this declaration on Wednesday at a news briefing after a condolence visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Mr Jamilu Karshingi, Chairman of the forum […]
Biden warns America’s ‘soul’ at stake as Trump comeback looms
US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the “soul of America” is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation before the return of Donald Trump.
Lagos announces traffic diversion plan to enable repairs on island
The Lagos State Government has announced a diversion plan ahead of technical checks, duct calibration and land route repairs at designated locations on Lagos Island. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Osiyemi said that the repairs would begin on Jan. 17 and end on […]
Alleged cybercrime: Court admits Speed Darlington to N20m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, admitted the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, to a N20 million bail with one surety in the like. Justice Ekerete Akpan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar after he pleaded not guilty […]
I’m ready to return bride price to secure divorce, woman tells court
A married woman, Amina Adamu, has asked a Shari’a court at Magajin Gari in Kaduna to dissolve her marital union with one Adamu Abubakar through what is known as “Khul’i”. The complainant told the court on Wednesday that she was ready to return the N10,000 bride price she received in order to free herself from […]
What I’ve learnt in my 38 years as actor – Kunle Afod
Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, says in his 38 years of experience as an actor and director, he has learnt “there is no friend or foe anywhere”.
Humanitarian minister explains why his ministry wants to spend over N300m on furniture
By Bayo Wahab Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has justified his ministry’s plan to spend over N300m on furniture. Yilwatda defended his ministry’s 2025 budget proposal during an interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. When asked why his ministry planned […]
Nigerian airlines responsible, viable, Keyamo assures lessors
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the perceived risks attributed to Nigerian airlines by lessors are untrue. Keyamo said many Nigerian airlines operate their fleet on Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance, ACMIs, without defaulting, saying it was an indication that Nigerian carriers adhere to agreements. He spoke […]
Security operatives fighting Lakurawa with useless rifles — 76-year-old veteran
Retired military veteran Col. Nasiru Salami has raised concerns over the quality of weapons used by Nigerian security agents in combating the newly formed terror group Lakurawa which has been wreaking havoc in the North-West region.
Edo PDP screens aspirants for by-election
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened its aspirants clamouring to get the party’s ticket as candidate for the by-election that would soon be conducted to fill the Edo Central Senatorial District which has been vacated by Governor Monday Okebholo owing to his election […]
