President Tinubu Hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi in Historic State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. The announcement was made on Saturday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Prime Minister Modi is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday, marking the first visit by […]
Southwest Plane Hit by Gunfire in Dallas
A Southwest Airlines plane was reportedly struck by gunfire Friday night at Dallas Love Field, according to the airline. The incident occurred as the plane was preparing for departure to Indianapolis. A Southwest spokesperson confirmed the aircraft was hit, though no injuries were reported. Dallas police responded to the scene at approximately 9:48 p.m. at […]
Court of Appeal Declares Tajudeen Baruwa as Legitimate NURTW President
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognized President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The appellate court upheld the judgment of the National Industrial Court, delivered on March 11, 2024, in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023, which declared Baruwa as the union’s president. It ruled […]
Ondo PDP Candidate Agboola Ajayi Criticizes INEC Over Voting Delays, BVAS Malfunction
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has cast his vote at Polling Unit 004, Apoi Ward 2, Kiribo, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state. Ajayi criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing it of bias and citing reports of delays in voting across parts of […]
“They Are Only Trying to Mislead the Public” – Okowa Denies Allegations of N1.3 Trillion Diversion
The former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has stated that he is aware of the individuals behind the investigation being conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into his alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion. Okowa, who served two terms as governor, dismissed the allegations as baseless, politically motivated, and aimed at distorting […]
DSS Arrests Suspected Vote-Buyer With Bags of Cash During Ondo Governorship Election
A suspected vote-buyer in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The suspect was reportedly caught with two bags of money allegedly intended to influence voters. He was apprehended at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, located outside St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, Ondo […]
Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Unanimous Decision in Highly-Anticipated Fight
On Saturday, November 16 (IST), YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secured a landmark victory over legendary boxer Mike Tyson in a fight that had fans on the edge of their seats. Originally scheduled for July 20, the bout was rescheduled to November 15 after the 58-year-old Tyson was declared medically unfit to compete in the summer. The […]
Ghana’s AFCON Dreams Shattered as Angola’s Late Equaliser Sees Them Miss Out on 2025 Tournament
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations were dashed on Friday night as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in Luanda. Despite an early lead courtesy of Jordan Ayew’s spectacular free-kick in the 18th minute, the Black Stars couldn’t maintain their advantage. Angola’s Zine netted a […]
CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize Cash Distribution via ATMs, Issues Warning on Illegal Sale of Naira Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to prioritize the distribution of cash via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular issued to banks on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, the acting director of the CBN’s Currency Operations Department, warned against distributing naira notes to individuals engaged in the illegal sale of the currency. The […]
President Tinubu Awards Posthumous CFR Honour to Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja
President Bola Tinubu has posthumously awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honor to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, in recognition of his exceptional service to Nigeria. The conferment was announced during Lagbaja’s burial ceremony in Abuja on Friday, November 15, 2024. In his tribute, Tinubu praised Lagbaja as […]