The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, parties to the case were informed of the relocation. The notice read in part, “I am directed to notify all …
Afriwok to connect skilled professionals with Nigerians
Afriwok, an innovative service marketplace, is set to launch in February 2025, with a mission to transform the way people connect with and hire service providers across Nigeria. The platform is designed to address the challenges of sourcing reliable professionals, positioning itself as the go-to solution for connecting users with trusted local service providers. In …
US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says
The US State Department has issued a halt to all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies abroad. The leaked notice follows President Trump’s executive order issued on Monday for a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance pending a review of efficiencies and consistency …
England defender Walker joins AC Milan from Man City
England right-back Kyle Walker has completed a loan move to AC Milan from Manchester City, the clubs announced on Friday. The 34-year-old Walker will join Milan for the remainder of the season in a deal that could become permanent in the summer. Walker endured a difficult campaign as City captain and had not started a game since …
My father-in-law offered me N50,000 for an affair after I decided to divorce his son — Housewife tells court
By Dayo Johnson, Akure A 32 year old trader and mother of three,Oluwatoyin Ibikunle, has asked an Akure Customary Court to dissolve her 15-year old marriage, following constant physical abuse from her husband, Ayodeji, a 40-year old vulcanizer. Oluwatoyin, also told the court that her father in-law advised her to quit the marriage and allegedly …
United Airlines makes emergency return to Lagos after flying midair
Several passengers onboard the United Airlines flight UA613 sustained injury as the aircraft made an emergency return to Lagos. The Washington bound flight with 245 passengers, eight flight attendants and three pilots made direct return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, while outbound over Ivory Coast airspace. According to Vanguard, the flight was said …
Rep to resume plenary February
The House of Representatives has announced the postponement of its plenary resumption, previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the new date for resumption is Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Rotimi who represents Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti State noted that the change of resumption …
Former FCT minister dies at 82
Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has announced the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni to the great beyond. The elder statesman was said to have passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, following a protracted illness. In …
FAAN MD defends N580bn runway upgrade, threatens resignation
The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has threatened that when she is tired of her role as the boss of the agency, she will throw in the towel. Kuku said this while fielding aviation industry-based questions on Television Continental on Thursday evening. The FAAN MD who said she had …
Tax reforms: Govs must encourage Nigerians to embrace changes, says ex-Yar’Adua’s aide, Hashim
In this interview with DAMILOLA AINA, a top official on Public-Private Partnerships who worked directly with the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua and former President Goodluck Jonathan, and now the Managing Director of Cubical Vertex Solutions Limited, Abdullahi Hashim, advocates for wider mass enlightenment to secure public buy-in for the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms. …