The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted 58-year-old medical director Dr Olufemi Olaleye of the alleged offence of defiling his wife’s niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court had …
Five Charged Over Death of One Direction Star Liam Payne in Argentina
Five individuals have been formally charged in connection with the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, who passed away in Argentina earlier this year. According to Argentinian news outlet Infobae, a judge has charged five people, with two of them currently in custody. Among those implicated is Payne’s friend Rogelio “Roger” Nores, who …
I brought you back to life politically, Wike calls Odili an “ingrate” for supporting Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has slammed ex-Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, for supporting the current Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, was reacting to Odili’s recent remark that Fubara stopped him (Wike) from turning Rivers into his private estate. According to a statement …
CAF fine Libya $50,000 over misconduct against Benin during AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football has announced that it has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Benin played a goalless draw with Libya in Benghazi on the final day of the qualifiers to book a ticket to the continental showpiece. The outcome …
Barack Obama Honors the Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. Sharing a heartfelt message alongside a photo on his social media, Obama reflected on Carter’s enduring impact on America and the world, writing… For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church …
Ndume recounts how Saraki allegedly betrayed him; calls out Tinubu’s government.
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has opened up about his turbulent journey in the Senate, sharing stories of suspension, removal from leadership positions, and his perceived betrayal by key political figures. In an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) Hausa service, Ndume recounted his suspension during the 8th Senate and his recent dismissal as …
“Tinubu Is Not Telling Nigerians the Truth” – Sule Lamido Criticizes Government Transparency
Former Jigawa State Governor and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking transparency in his administration. Speaking during the BBC Hausa program Gane Mini Hanya, Lamido claimed that Tinubu, like former President Muhammadu Buhari, has relied on propaganda rather than openly addressing Nigeria’s challenges. “Buhari’s and …
Air Canada Flight 2259 skids off runway and catches fire during landing at Halifax Stanfield Airport. Passengers evacuated safely amid dramatic scenes.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport experienced a dramatic closure on Saturday night after Air Canada Flight 2259, operated by PAL Airlines, skidded off the runway and partially caught fire. The incident occurred during landing at around 9:30 p.m. AT. The aircraft, arriving from St. John’s, encountered a landing gear failure, which caused one tire to malfunction. …
Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Global Humanitarian, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a lifelong advocate for peace and humanitarian efforts, has passed away at the age of 100. A peanut farmer turned politician, Carter rose to prominence following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War, winning the presidency in 1976. Although his tenure was marked by challenges …
US Rapper OG Maco Dies Two Weeks After Gunshot Injury
US rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., has passed away at the age of 32, two weeks after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. According to TMZ, the artist died on Thursday at a hospital in Los Angeles. The injury, reported to be self-inflicted, occurred on December 12, leading to his hospitalization …