President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden found guilty on federal gun charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty Tuesday of three felony charges stemming from his purchase of a handgun in 2018. Biden, 54, is the first child of a sitting U.S. president ever to be convicted in a criminal trial. The president said last week that he would not pardon his […]
Ex CBN director allege Emefiele of printing his “own naira” instead of Buhari’s design
A former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), director of currency operations, Ahmed Umar, has disclosed that the immediate past governor, Godwin Emefiele, printed his own design of the naira. The Nation reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 15, arraigned Emefiele on a four-count charge before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the […]
Malawi President disclose that there are no survivors in the aircraft carrying VP and others
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday, June 11, that there had been no survivors when a plane carrying the Vice President and nine others crashed into a forest. “The plane has been found and I am deeply saddened and sorry to inform you all, it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy,” he said, […]
NPFL slams Enyimba N10m fine after match abandonment, awards 3 points to Rangers
The Nigeria Premier Football League has cracked down on Enyimba International FC, imposing a series of hefty sanctions following the club’s conduct during the Match Day 35 fixture against Rangers International FC held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday, June 9 In a letter to Enyimba, dated June 10 and signed by […]
FG declares June 12, Wednesday public holiday for Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. The statement partly read, “As we mark another Democracy Day in the […]
Super Eagles suffers 2-1 defeat against Benin republic
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Monday, were defeated 2-1 by Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In the 29th minute, Raphael Onyedika’s effort to the right corner of the post opened the score for Nigeria. However, Jodel Dossou of Benin tied the score with a well-placed shot after […]
EU visa fee increases for Nigerians and other African nationals
African nationals submitted 704,000 visa applications in 2023, with 636 from Nigeria being rejected, resulting in a total of €3.4m in non-refundable fees. Morocco had the highest number of Schengen visa applications in 2023. The EU Commission’s decision to increase the visa fee will result in a 12.5% increase in expenditures for African nationals, who […]
Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Adeleke, Other South-West Governors Meet In Lagos
The governors of the six South-West states have gathered for an important meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. As at 12 noon, on Monday, all the governors had arrived and then went in for the meeting. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, Ondo […]
Breaking News: Reps seek 6-year tenure for president, rotation among Geo political zones
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are seeking alterations to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country. They also want an amendment to the Constitution to provide for “A single tenure of six years for the President and […]
Ondo residents protest the EFCC recent raid
The Ondo State Police Command has urged for peace as youths flooded the streets of Akure, the state capital, in response to what they claim is mistreatment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officers. As reported by Channels TV, EFCC officers raided two nightclubs in Akure on Saturday morning, detaining 127 individuals whom […]