JUST IN: Senate approves death penalty for drug traffickers
On Thursday, May 9, the Senate approved a bill that introduces the death penalty for those convicted of drug trafficking in Nigeria. The existing NDLEA Act prescribes a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for such offenses. The Senate’s decision followed the consideration of a report by the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, […]
Nigerian man buried alive gives update on the experience
A Nigerian man, known as Young C, sparked an online frenzy on Wednesday, May 8, by attempting to spend 24 hours buried alive in a coffin. He announced his plan on Instagram, vowing to broadcast live footage from the coffin at night. In a video update, he confirmed, “I’ll be buried in this casket for […]
UNICEF declares Nigeria as the country with the highest number of out of school children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s status as the country with the largest number of out-of-school children globally. According to UNICEF, only 63% of primary school children regularly attend school, with a staggering 10.2 million primary school-age children and an additional 8.1 million at the junior secondary level out […]
Real Madrid snatch stunning win over Bayern to qualify for final
Real Madrid snatched an incredible semi-final victory as two late goals defeated Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern looked to be heading to the final when Alphonso Davies cut in and blasted past Andriy Lunin after England captain Harry Kane had found him with a superb pass. But […]
Nigerian passport ranked 10th worst in the world, fourth worst in Africa
The Nigerian passport is ranked 191 out of 199 countries by the VisaGuide’s World Passport Index, making it the 10th worst travel document globally and the fourth worst in Africa. Key points include: – The Nigerian passport is ranked 191 out of 199 countries. – The ranking is based on the Destination Significance Score (DSS) […]
JUST IN : Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Netherlands, Saudi trips
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja today, Wednesday, May 8, after a two-week absence from the country. His diplomatic journey began with an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on April 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. In the Netherlands, Tinubu held discussions with prominent Dutch officials, including separate meetings […]
JUST IN: CBN orders banks to suspend charges on deposits till September
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to banks, instructing them to suspend charges on cash deposits until September 30, 2024. This directive, contained in a circular dated May 6, 2024, and signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji, comes after customers of some Deposit Money Banks raised concerns about […]
Senegal’s president Bassirou Faye stops reception on his return trip
In a move aimed at boosting efficiency, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced the end of the traditional reception protocol upon his return from trips. This marks a significant break from the past, where high-ranking authorities would be required to mobilize and welcome him back. According to the Presidency, the decision is driven by […]
Dortmund qualifies into Champions League final as they knock out PSG
Borussia Dortmund secured a spot in the Champions League final on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the second leg of their semi-final clash in Paris, France. This win, combined with their 1-0 victory in the first leg in Germany, gave Dortmund a 2-0 aggregate win. The match was goalless in […]
SSS arrests ex-Oyo Park management chair, Auxilliary
Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the former chairman of the Park Management System (PMS) in Oyo State, has been arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) in Ibadan. The reason for his arrest is not yet clear, but it may be related to comments he made in a recent YouTube interview, in which he […]