President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin has granted clemency to Benjamin Egbaji, a Nigerian pastor who had been incarcerated in the neighbouring country for over two years. It is unclear what Egbaji, who is also a businessman from Cross River, was charged with. Officials said he was detained under dehumanising conditions in a…
The Federal Government is reportedly under pressure to halt statutory allocations to Zamfara and Benue States until their Houses of Assembly are fully functional and constitutionally constituted. The pressure is said to be facilitated by the Coalition for Democratic Governance in Africa (CDGA). In a statement signed by its convener, Dr. Paul Barka, the group…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the Rivers House of Assembly led by Mr Martin Amaewhule as the authentic and legally constituted lawmaking body in the state. A five-member panel of justices led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji gave the order in a lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim. The apex court also restrained the…
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has declared that he would gladly seek the hospitality of Nigeria should the United States restrict his visa. Speaking at a recent gathering in Johannesburg, where he outlined his party’s stance ahead of its national…
Content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi Adefolarin, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has insisted she will go ahead with her Guinness World Records (GWR) attempt to engage in sexual activity with 100 men in 24 hours despite rejection from the GWR. Mandy Kiss, in a video sighted by Tribune Online, vowed to carry on with the attempt,…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old hunter, Yusuf Garba, also known as Gana, for allegedly digging a grave and cutting off the head of his stepfather. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation. Garba, who hails from Tappare Kona Uku…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. The commission said in a statement on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, that no…
One million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across Nigeria in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative was announced during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The event was organised by friends of Seyi Tinubu and coordinated by…
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including six children, near a water distribution point. The attacks came with apparent deadlock in a week of indirect talks in Qatar between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the territory. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the future of Nigerians has been effectively mortgaged to President Bola Tinubu, his family, and associates. Atiku stated that even after Tinubu leaves office, it will be nearly impossible to break the shackles imposed on the country by the president. Atiku, who was the Presidential…
