Lagos State Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the owners and occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges, and bars without approval for change of use to revert to the original use of the structure. This ultimatum was given by the Lagos State Commissioner for […]
The Governor of Delta state, Sheriff Oborevwori, has suspended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon Omoun Perez, with immediate effect and asked the Permanent Secretary, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering, Engr Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko, all of the same ministry to embark on compulsory […]
An anti-corruption court in Pakistan has jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan for 14 years each on allegations of illegally selling state gifts. This was disclosed today by his party and lawyers just over a week before a national election. Bushra Khan, commonly known as […]
In a groundbreaking revelation, FIFA’s Global Transfer Report discloses that football clubs globally splurged a staggering $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023, marking a remarkable 48.1% surge from the previous year. Football clubs worldwide have set a historic spending record, with an unprecedented $9.63 billion invested in international transfers […]
Nigeria’s political scene heated up today as the Presidency swiftly countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation over rising insecurity. While Atiku condemned Tinubu’s “fiddling” amidst violence and kidnappings, the Presidency asserted Tinubu’s leadership on security matters, calling Atiku’s remarks “reckless” and politically motivated. The clash […]
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa State, dismissing the appeal brought by Aisha Dahiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice John Okoro, who delivered the lead judgment, deemed Dahiru’s appeal lacking in merit. The crux of […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the completion of settlement of foreign exchange (FX) owed to all foreign airlines operating in the country. The apex bank said the final tranche of $64.44 million brings the total disbursements to airlines to $136.73 million, thereby clearing all verified claims within […]
Former Vice President Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the PDP Presidential Candidate, Condemns Tinubu’s Leadership Approach In a scathing critique of the current state of affairs in Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, former Vice President and PDP Presidential Candidate in Last Year’s Election, has taken aim at President Bola Tinubu’s leadership amidst the […]
Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is soaring high! Her hit single “Rush” has crossed a monumental 300 million views on YouTube, making her the first female artist from the country to achieve this feat. “Rush” exploded onto the scene in 2022, topping charts across Nigeria and the globe. It even landed […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, facing 10 years in jail for leaking state documents, is effectively barred from contesting upcoming elections. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, his right-hand man, received the same sentence. This news throws Pakistan’s already controversial polls into further disarray. While details of the case remain contested, Khan’s supporters […]
