Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act 2005, Grants States Exclusive Jurisdiction over Lotteries
On Friday, the Supreme Court annulled the National Lottery Act of 2005, which had been enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous ruling, a seven-member panel of the Court determined that the National Lottery Act 2005 is no longer valid in any state, with the exception of the Federal Capital Territory, where the National […]
Wizkid Makes History with 17 Songs of ‘Morayo’ Album Dominating Apple Music Charts
LAfrobeats superstar Wizkid has achieved a remarkable milestone with his latest album, ‘Morayo’, as all 17 tracks occupy the top spots on Apple Music. This unprecedented feat solidifies Wizkid’s position as a globally recognized Afrobeats artist. The ‘Morayo’ album is a heartfelt tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Dolapo Allen, who passed away in August […]
IPOB Disowns Simon Ekpa Following His Arrest for Alleged Terrorism
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE). This comes in the wake of Ekpa’s recent arrest in Finland on charges of alleged terrorism. In a statement issued on Friday, IPOB emphasized that Ekpa is not a member of their […]
Nicki Minaj Celebrates The Pinkprint Anniversary with Unreleased Tracks and Record-Breaking Milestones
Nicki Minaj is reaping the rewards of her enduring legacy. Recently, she achieved the highest-grossing tour ever by a female rapper and earned another Diamond-certified single with “Starships.” Keeping the momentum alive, Minaj has released a tenth-anniversary edition of her iconic album The Pinkprint. Originally a massive success in 2014, the album’s biggest tracks have […]
National Assembly Approves Life Imprisonment for Drug Offenders
The National Assembly yesterday approved an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act. This decision followed the Senate’s adoption of the conference committee’s report on the amendment. Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee, explained that the amendment includes life imprisonment for certain drug-related offenses. The committee recommended: “Any […]
UNIZIK Reinstates Prof. Ikechebelu as Acting Vice-Chancellor
The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have reinstated Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution with immediate effect. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Director of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis. According to Louis, the reinstatement follows the nullification of Prof. […]