In a significant legal development, the Federal Capital Territory High Court has rejected a no-case submission filed by Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel singer, Osinachi. Nwachukwu’s legal representative, A. Aliyu, had lodged this submission, contending that the testimony of medical practitioners presented by the prosecution entirely absolved his client of culpable homicide […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage, has regrettably postponed her highly-anticipated performance at the iconic Wembley Arena, citing undisclosed health issues. The singer, who was set to dazzle her fans with the “Tiwa Savage and Friends” concert on November 26th, was poised to make history as the first female Afrobeats artist to headline the renowned 13,000-seat […]
In a recent announcement at the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has weighed in on the economic situation in Nigeria, addressing the ongoing pressure on the naira and the country’s options for stabilizing its currency. The IMF acknowledged that while Nigeria had undertaken recent exchange reforms […]
In a recent development, the Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, a sociopolitical group, issued a stern rebuke on Saturday regarding the protest organized by a group of youths in Warri, Delta State. The protesters had been demanding the removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), alleging […]
A resident of Jos, Plateau State, who identified himself as Michael, has expressed his distress over being accused of cybercrime and extortion by members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit at the Anglo-Jos Police Division. In a series of posts shared on social media platform ‘X’ last Friday, Michael, a cryptocurrency trader who opted to protect his […]
The Federal Government’s decision to persist with borrowing funds despite the mounting and unsustainable debt burden in Nigeria has sparked apprehension among financial experts and key stakeholders. As reported by Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, the country’s total public debt reached N87.38tn by the close of the second quarter of this year, signifying a 75.29 percent […]
Hajiya Halima Daja, the mother of Senator Ahmed Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate, passed away on Saturday night, October 14, in Gashua, Yobe State. She was 86 years old at the time of her demise, as confirmed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, Senator Lawan’s media adviser. According to a statement released by Dr. Tabiowo, […]
The Nigerian Air Force, as part of its operations Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji, has reported significant success in countering terrorism through a series of precision air strikes. This update was provided in an official statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, released on a Sunday in Abuja. Gabkwet […]
In a distressing incident on Saturday night, a pair of bandits forcibly seized two students from the hallowed grounds of the Federal University Gusau, situated within Zamfara State. According to an eyewitness account, the victims, one male and one female, were taken from their off-campus residence in the Sabon Garin Damba area of Gusau, just […]
In a swift and successful operation, troops from Exercise Enduring Peace III have rescued seven individuals who had been kidnapped in Ogumula village, located within the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. This operation unfolded within a remarkable timeframe, taking place less than 24 hours after local youths in Ohimini LGA staged a protest […]