The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the governors of the 36 States of the federation to file their respective defence to a suit instituted against them by the Federal Government and ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to file his reply within two days, after […]
The latest undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Oleksandr Usyk is set to face British boxer, Tyson Fury in a rematch on December 21 to take place in Riyadh after winning their undisputed heavyweight boxing bout earlier this month. This was disclosed by the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki […]
Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, the Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), inaugurated four standing committees on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the ANSFA Secretariat in Awka. The committees include the Organizing, Referees Appointment, Disciplinary, and Media/Publicity Committees. Committee Leadership: Organizing Committee: Led by ANSFA Vice-Chairman, Chief Victor Aniekwena. Referees […]
The Nigerian Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 set to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which speedily passed first and second readings in the red chamber last Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu after been passed by […]
In a significant ruling, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State. The tribunal, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, dismissed the petition filed by Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), upholding the election of Ododo, the […]
In a surprising turn of events, Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo has retracted his statement accusing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of interfering in the Kano emirate tussle. At a press conference on Sunday evening, Gwarzo apologized to the NSA, acknowledging that he was misguided in making […]
In a tragic incident, a mosque located on Yusuf Street, off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, Mushin, Lagos, collapsed while prayer was ongoing, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded to the scene and carried out a rescue operation.Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against any attempt to destabilize the peace of Kano State amid the ongoing tussle over the Emirship throne. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), criticized the Federal Government’s deployment of soldiers in Kano, stating that it is an […]
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has responded to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s remarks criticizing Peter Obi’s fitness to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed dismissed Soyinka’s comments as an attempted distraction from the real issues and argued that Soyinka’s fears stem from the potential positive […]
President Bola Tinubu recently shared insights on his administration’s progress and vision for Nigeria’s future during a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought. Emphasizing the strides made in governance, Tinubu highlighted the commitment to transformative leadership that addresses citizens’ critical needs. Tinubu expressed confidence in Nigeria’s path to prosperity, stating, […]
