The foreign ministers of west African countries held an emergency meeting today, Thursday in Nigeria’s federal capital territory, Abuja to discuss the political crisis in Senegal and 3 other countries under military regime. The extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was constituted following the Senegalese […]
Former senator who represented Adamawa North senatorial district, Elisha Abbo, has been issued an ultimatum to establish his allegations of bribery against the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, or be prepared to face court consequnces for false allegations. On the other hand, Senator Abbo was directed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over what they term as the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement both parties reached after the removal of petrol subsidy. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the […]
A bill calling for the amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill sponsored by Honourable Francis Waive representing the Ughelli North/South/Udu federal constituency of Delta state, stated that an amendment of the law would would help the nation’s democracy. […]
A Federal High Court ruling mandates the Nigerian government to set prices for essential goods and fuel within seven days. This victory in a case led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana stems from the government’s inaction on price control. Judge Ambose Lewis-Allagoa granted all claims in Falana’s motion, citing […]
Mr Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has highlighted the impact of medical tourism and the increasing number of Nigerians studying abroad on the devaluation of the naira. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Cardoso revealed that Nigerians spent over $40 billion on education and […]
The Ogun state governorship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu, has today been arraigned before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, over an allegation of vote buying during the March 18 governorship exercise. He was charged on a seven-count charge bordering on vote buying and […]
A cloud of suspicion hangs over the former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, as his younger brother faces arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abubakar Sirika, a civil servant, is accused of receiving N8 billion worth of aviation contracts through his company Engirios Nigeria Limited, allegedly awarded by […]
Legendary Nigerian actor and dramatist Jimi Solanke passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Solanke, a pioneer member of Wole Soyinka’s famed Orisun Theatre Group, dedicated his life to the arts, impacting audiences for over seven decades. He began his journey in the 1960s, showcasing his versatility on […]
Former Brazilian football star, Dani Alves went on trial today in Barcelona after being accused of raping a woman in a local nightclub. Prosecutors are demanding a nine-year prison sentence, followed by 10 years of conditional liberty and 150,000 euros in compensation to the woman. The trial began at around […]
