Just In: Court places restrictions on #EndBadGovernance protests in Ogun State
The Ogun State High Court, on Wednesday, ruled that the #EndBadGovernanceln Nigeria protests must be limited to four designated locations in the state. Additionally, the protests can only take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Justice O. Ogunfowora granted the state government’s application, which was presented by Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Oluwasina Ogungbade […]
Super Falcons Eliminated from Olympics After 3-1 Defeat to Japan
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the Paris 2024 Olympics following a 3-1 loss to Japan on Wednesday. Japan took an early lead with goals from Maika Hamano and Mina Tanaka. Despite a glimmer of hope from Jennifer Echegini’s goal for Nigeria, Hikaru Kitagawa sealed the victory for Japan. Nadeshiko Japan finished […]
BREAKING: Police Neutralize Explosive Device in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command’s anti-bomb squad has successfully deactivated an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Ikeja area of Lagos. State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. Hundeyin reported that the device, wrapped in a bag, was abandoned by the roadside from an unregistered vehicle along […]
‘House of Ga’a’ Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters Makes Netflix’s Global Top 10 Chart
The Netflix original film, House of Ga’a, directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, has achieved a significant milestone by making it to the streamer’s Top 10 global chart for non-English films. Austen-Peters is renowned for her directorial prowess in both theatre and screen. Some of her notable works include Man of God, Bling Lagosians, and Collision Course. […]
West Ham United Set to Land Crysencio Summerville from Leeds united
West Ham United is closing in on the signing of Leeds United’s talented winger, Crysencio Summerville, according to reports from Sky Sports News journalist Dharmesh Sheth. The 22-year-old, fresh from winning the Championship Player of the Year award, is expected to undergo a medical examination within the next 24 hours, paving the way for a […]
Ghanaian High Court restricts protests against economic hardship
Justice Abena Afia Serwaa’s ruling came after the police claimed they couldn’t provide security for the demonstrations, citing prior commitments to political rallies and election campaigns. According to Modern Ghana news, the police argued that the protests could compromise public order. However, protest organizer Mensah Thompson asserted that citizens have the right to protest and […]
Why I no longer have an opinion on the state of the nation – Rudeboy
Veteran singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy has explained his reasons why he no longer pays attention to the matters of the nation. During a recent interview on Cool FM, the renowned singer was questioned about his opinion on the ongoing state of affairs in Nigeria. Rudeboy noted that he no longer has an […]
“Keep your hunger protest out of Niger Delta” – Asari Dokubo warns organisers
Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has warned those behind the planned nationwide protest against hardship to forget about extending it to the Niger Delta. The former Niger Delta freedom fighter said this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital at the Niger Delta Sensitisation Conference for Ethnic Nationalities, Youths, and Women’ with the theme ‘Come let us […]
UNILAG Postpones Exams Due to Nationwide Protest, Ensures Safety Measures
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has postponed its ongoing 2023/2024 second semester examinations due to the planned nationwide protest from Thursday to Aug. 10. The Head of the Communication Unit of the institution, Mrs Adejoke Alaga- Ibraheem, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Alaga-Ibraheem said that all […]
Bobrisky to regain freedom August 5th
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, will, on August 5, 2024, regain freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, after spending six months in incarceration for abusing the naira by spraying it at parties. This was disclosed to our correspondent by an impeccable prison source and confirmed by Bobrisky’s lawyer, Ayo Olumofin, on Tuesday. […]