Hamas Releases First Batch of 13 Israeli Hostages Including 4 Children

Thirteen Israelis, including four children, as well as 10 Thailand nationals and a Filipino have been released back into Israel, 49 days after being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The released Israelis included three mothers and their young children. In the list issued by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, three girls and […]

‘One Policeman Does Job Of Two’: IGP Egbetokun Laments Shortage of Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has lamented the chronic shortage of officers in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), saying an officer does the work of two persons. The IGP while addressing men and officers of the Kwara State Police Command, said there are about 370,000 officers in the Force, which is not […]

Appeal Court Affirms Election of Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the election of Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as winner of the Ogun State Governorship election. The Appeal Court in a 2-1 majority judgement dismissed the appeal brought before it by the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Hon. Ladi Adebutu. The […]

Goodluck Jonathan visits APC chairman Ganduje in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, at his Abuja residence. The news and photos from the visit were shared on the APC official page on X (formerly Twitter). Check out the pictures below: The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, received in […]

Oscar Pistorius Granted Early Release from Jail, 11 Years after Killing Girlfriend

South Africa’s former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted early release from prison, 11 years after he fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The South African Department of Correctional Services said a parole board reviewing whether Pistorius, was fit for social reintegration decided to place him on parole from January 5, 2024. “Mr Pistorius […]

Appeal Court affirm Election Victory of Kaduna, Delta and Ebonyi State Governors

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Kaduna State, dismissing the petition filed by Isa Ashiru of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering the judgment on Friday, a three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that […]