“Don’t allow politicians to divide you” – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians to resist attempts by desperate politicians to divide them along religious and ethnic lines, especially during the election season. Receiving the 2024 Courageous Citizen Award in Abuja, Obi emphasized that the high voter turnout in the 2023 general elections showed Nigerians are united in their […]
Real Madrid beats Dortmund to win 15th UCL trophy
Vinícius Júnior scored and sealed a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid after a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the final on Saturday. The Brazil forward doubled Madrid’s lead in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium, nine minutes after Dani Carvajal headed the Spanish giant in front. Victory sealed a record-extending fifth Champions […]
Abba Kyari finally released after 27 months in Kuje prison
Former Commander of Force Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. This followed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja that granted Kyari two weeks bail. Granting the bail on May 22, 2024, Justice Emeka Nwite, said the two weeks would allow Kyari bury his […]
Mother of Ex American first lady, Michelle Obama, Marian Robinson, pass away at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love, support, and strength. Born Marian Lois Shields on July 30, 1937, she played a vital role in supporting her family during their time in the White House. In […]
Cristiano Ronaldo in tears as Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal in Kings Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s striker, burst into tears after losing the King’s Cup on penalties to Al-Hilal. The match concluded 1-1 after regulation time. Aleksandar Mitrovic of Al-Hilal raced off to the back post and headed the opener past David Ospina. Just before halftime, Bono made a superb stop to deny Ronaldo, as Al-Nassr’s anger boiled […]
BREAKING: Nigerian Labour Unions, NLC, TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Over New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a nationwide strike, effective Monday, June 3, 2024, due to the tripartite committee’s failure to reach an agreement on a new minimum wage. This decision was made public by TUC President Festus Osifo during a joint press conference with NLC leadership in […]
NANS urges transparency in disbursement of student loans for sustainability
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, has demanded for transparency in the implementation of the Student Loan Scheme. It urged the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government to appoint individuals of unquestionable integrity and competence to oversee the disbursement of the loans. NANS, the Apex Student body, said that the […]
Court grants Tomato paste critic, Chioma Okoli N5Million Bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Chioma Okoli in the sum of N5 million with two sureties. Okoli was arraigned on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 before Hon. Justice Peter Lifu but was remanded at Suleja Correctional Center. She pleaded not guilty to the two counts of conspiracy and cyberstalking levelled against […]
Donald Trump convicted after found guilty in hush money trial
Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, a historic verdict that makes him the first former US president to be convicted of a felony. This outcome also marks the first time a major-party presidential nominee has been found guilty of a crime while running for the White House. […]
EFCC probes Kwankwaso over alleged N2.5 billion fraud
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has began investigation on the misappropriation of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) campaign fund for 2023 elections. The probe, was instituted following the failure of the Kwankwaso’s led National Working Committee (NWC) to pay party agents that worked for the NNPP in the 2023 elections across the country. […]