The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has raised concerns over the rising cost of conducting elections in Nigeria, describing the expenses as excessive and burdensome. He made this statement on Friday while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly. Yakubu revealed that INEC, despite being one of …
3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes California City amid wildfires
California was hit by an earthquake Friday, Jan. 10, as the state battled deadly wildfires. A 3.7 magnitude quake was detected near the San Francisco Bay area around 7:02am PT. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of 8.4 kilometers and struck three miles east of the San Francisco zoo. So …
Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon settles hush money case with U.S. feds, agrees to pay $1.7 million
Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has struck a deal with American authorities in his hush money case. McMahon has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle allegations related to payments made to silence former employees about misconduct involving him and his company, WWE. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on Friday that McMahon …
Senator Azuta-Mbata elected new Ohanaeze president-general
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly from 1999 to 2007, was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at the old government lodge Enugu, the Enugu State capital on …
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex extend kindness amidst California wildfires.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly opened their Montecito mansion to friends escaping the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The fires, which ignited in southern California on Tuesday, January 7, have claimed at least 10 lives and forced over 100,000 Los Angeles residents to flee their homes. In response, the Duke and Duchess, living about …
“Gospel Star Moses Bliss Welcomes Baby Boy with Wife, Marie”
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. Sharing the news on Friday, January 10, Moses expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us in thanking God for blessing our …
New Alaafin of Oyo Announced: Gov. Makinde Appoints Prince Abimbola Owoade
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. He noted that after extensive consultations and divinations, the Oyomesi council recommended Prince Owoade for the esteemed …
FG receives $52.88m recovered assets linked to Diezani
The Federal government has received $52.88m recovered Galactica assets linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke from the USA. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi disclosed this at the formal signing ceremony of the asset agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America in Abuja on Friday, …
Novak Djokovic Claims He Was Poisoned with Lead While Detained in Australia, Labels His Deportation a ‘Political Move’
Novak Djokovic has made a shocking claim, alleging he was poisoned with lead during his detention in Australia before being deported in 2022. The tennis superstar, now a 24-time Grand Slam champion, opened up about his experience in a recent interview with GQ, sharing the lingering trauma from what he called his Melbourne “Covid nightmare.” …
A Weekend of Weather Extremes: Rain Soaks the East While Heatwaves Scorch Other States
Australia is bracing for a weekend of contrasting weather extremes as rain continues to drench millions along the east coast, while heatwave conditions grip other parts of the country. Millions on the east coast, including Sydney and Brisbane, will face showers and storms that have lingered for days. According to 7News, heavy rainfall is …