A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha,…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan recently. The former governor, in a statement by his media office, extended condolences to the families of…
At least 35 people were killed, and another 43 injured on Monday after a driver rammed his car into a crowd outside the running track at Zhuhai sports centre in Guangdong province, near Macau, southeastern China. Video footage posted on social media showed dozens lying motionless on the ground, many wearing exercise attire. “A passenger…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Oyo State, Ajiboye Omodewu, is dead. At the time of this report, details surrounding his death remain unclear but reports say he was ill. It has been confirmed, however, that Omodewu died in the United States of America, USA. Omodewu was a former Commissioner for Lands and Housing…
Nigerian Super Eagles and Galatasaray’s striker Victor Osimhen has allegedly assaulted a journalist outside an entertainment venue in Istanbul, Turkey. The incident occurred as Osimhen, on loan from Napoli, reportedly reacted aggressively to reporters attempting to photograph him. According to Posta.com.tr, the footballer lashed out at journalists, including Posta’s Tolga Bozduman, after leaving the venue…
The National Assembly is considering a bill that would mandate future presidents to be sworn in at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, instead of Eagle Square. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, revealed the proposal during a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the country’s Democracy Day celebration. Mr Bamidele said the planned…
The Nigeria Police Force has filed a notice of discontinuance in the alleged defamation suit filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against Lagos-based legal practitioner and author, Dele Farotimi. Channels Television sighted the notice of discontinuance dated January 29th which was filed pursuant to Section 108 (1) (2)(a) of the Administration…
Three drug kingpins and 16 other offenders have been convicted and sentenced to a total of 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in illicit drugs. The drugs they were accused of trafficking are cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and opioids among others. A statement on Friday by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Spokesperson,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blamed Nigerians’ tolerance for the bad behaviours of the political leaders. He said once Nigerians begin to demand and insist that the right thing be done, the political leaders will begin to do the right thing. The ex-President also strongly criticised the deployment of military personnel for election duties in…
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) and National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has passed vote of no confidence on MD/CEO of Nigerian Students Loan, NELFUND. In a letter sighted by our correspondent, the students’ bodies accused the leadership of not being transparent. The letter…