The Coordinator of the Tinubu presidential legal team, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has debunked the claim that the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, was part of the legal team that defended President Bola Tinubu at the election tribunal. Ogala made this clarification in a statement on Friday, stating…
The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of its members urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danlandi Umar over alleged misconduct and negligence. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of a motion titled: “Invocation of the…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has disclosed how he did menial jobs before venturing into politics. Nwifuru revealed that he was once a bus conductor and a bricklayer, looking for N1,000 job per day. He spoke during a night-long Adoration programme held on Tuesday in Abakaliki to mark the second year anniversary of his…
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the testimony of a suspected Lord’s Chosen member on how she was aided to carry out examination malpractice. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, expressed disappointment that the church allowed such testimony. According to him, the testimony was nothing short of…
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, slammed authorities of the Nigerian Police Force over continued detention of the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. While condemning the arrest of the human rights activist, the NLC also said it would not allow Nigeria to slide into the dark…
The funeral prayer for former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been moved to 2pm on Tuesday in Daura, his hometown. The ceremony was earlier scheduled for Monday. Briefing newsmen in Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda revealed that following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates in London – where he died – it has been…
Netflix has reportedly exited the Nigerian market, sparking concerns in the entertainment industry. Known for promoting Nollywood globally through hits like Oloture and Blood Sisters, its absence could limit opportunities for creators and viewers. Economic challenges and market barriers are speculated as reasons for the move, leaving the industry seeking alternatives. Netflix, a major player…
On Thursday, the ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over the State House of Assembly’s plenary session. Obasa had stormed the house moments after his security details were restored while those of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn in preparation for his return. He, however, made what was described…
Jude Nnam, a prominent Nigerian Christian music composer, has been abducted in Umunnachi, Anambra State. The music icon, widely known as Ancestor, was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday evening at around 6 p.m. while in the state for a church function. Nnam is a highly respected figure in the Nigerian Christian community, serving as the National…
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce…