President-elect Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he issued a stern warning not to escalate the war in Ukraine. This call, made from Trump’s resort in Florida, marked their first conversation since Trump won the presidency, according to a report by Washington post. Trump reminded Putin of Washington’s significant…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. āThe NEC…
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the case of Alabi Quadri, a minor detained at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, as another example of the failings of Nigeriaās criminal justice system. In a preliminary statement issued on Wednesday via X, Effiong disclosed that he visited the Magistrate Court…
The North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine has reportedly died after suffering “serious injuries”. South Korean National Intelligence Service is said to have confirmed the development in the last hour, after it had emerged the Kim Jong-un fighter was held in Russiaās Kursk region. In a brief statement, South Korean National Intelligence Service had said:…
Influencer Papaya Ex has addressed controversy at Priscilla Ojoās wedding by wearing a custom-made dress featuring the brideās husband Juma Juxās photo on her chest. In an interview with Egungun, Papaya Ex explained that she placed Jumaās photo on her chest because she thought it was the right spot, adding that Nigerians tend to criticise…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its will auction 15,325 litres of seized premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, to ease transportation during the festive period. Hussein Ejibunu, national coordinator of the serviceās operation whirlwind, made the announcement on Saturday at a press briefing held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos state. Ejibunu…
A Jeju Air plane, carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea, crashed on arrival, yesterday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, killing everyone aboard, except for two flight attendants plucked from the wreckage. A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash ā the worst ever aviation…
Special prosecutor Jack Smith, who filed two criminal cases against Donald Trump, the US president-elect, has asked the judge to drop both of them. A court filing on Monday by the department of justice cited constitutional protections for sitting presidents, ensuring Trump faces no prosecution before taking office on January 20 next year. āIt has…
Following a viral testimony video, the Lordās Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has gained widespread attention, with many of its recorded testimony sessions making rounds on social media. Here are seven key facts about its founder, Lazarus Muoka: Lazarus Muoka was born on July 5, 1952, in Imo, Nigeria. He was raised in a Catholic family…
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has claimed that school fees abroad are more expensive than what is obtainable in Nigeria. The Minister said this during a panel session on Channels Television on Thursday while highlighting the impact of some of the policies of the Tinubu administration. Fielding questions from young Nigerians, the minister urged…