The Economic Community of West African States has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso as member states from January 29, 2025. It also declared a six-month transition period lasting until July 2025. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced this at the close of the 66th Ordinary Session of …
Shehu Sani warns against misuse of social media
A former senator representing Kaduna Central has warned against the misuse of social media. He cautioned individuals using derogatory language on social media to always be prepared to defend their actions in a court of law. On Sunday, Senator Sani wrote on his verified Facebook page: “If you are using social media these days, just …
Gas leakage fire razes two-storey building in Lagos
Several properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire that gutted a two-storey building at number 21, Oduntan Street, Mushin area of Lagos State on Saturday. The affected building comprises two units of 3-bedroom flats. The second floor was gutted by fire, which reportedly started in the front flat and escalated to the …
FG secures prosecution, conviction of 325 terrorists
Over 325 terrorists have been prosecuted and convicted by the Federal Government. A statement from the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, in a statement on Sunday, December 15, 2024, said the feat was achieved in Phase 5 and Phase 6 trials held at the Kainji Detention Facility. In the Phase …
Obasanjo hosts Kwankwaso, Donald Duke in Ogun State
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday hosted former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Kwankwaso, who was the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, disclosed this in a post on his X account later that night. The meeting took place …
CAF Confederation Cup: Black Bulls thrash Enyimba 3-0
Enyimba fell 3-0 to Mozambican club, Black Bulls in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash in Maputo on Sunday. Two of the goals were scored by the club’s Nigerian imports Rume Akporoh and Francis Ayuba. Fidel Souza scored the other goal for the home team. Enyimba are yet to record a win in the …
Nigerian man makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant
Nigerian model, Samuel Nwajagu has become the first African to win the Mister International pageant. Samuel Nwajagu made history at the 16th edition of the Mister International competition held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday December 14 2024. The competition welcomed 47 entries across the world. In July, Nwajagu was crowned Mister International Nigeria which qualified …
INEC staff in Abia begs Gov Otti for worker’s bus over economic hardship
The Staff Welfare Association, SWA of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abia State has appealed to Governor Alex Otti to support the association with a bus to cushion the effect of economic hardship on workers. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting, AGM, of the staff in Umuahia, the Chairman of the INEC Staff …
Fresh disqualification suit: Supreme Court decides Tinubu’s fate December on Monday
The Supreme Court will on Monday, December 16, determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu in a fresh suit seeking his removal from office as Nigeria’s leader. The new suit marked SC/CV/667/2023 is praying the apex court to sack Tinubu on two major grounds of alleged non-qualification to hold office as Nigeria’s President and usurpation …
Petrol-laden truck catches fire on Osun/Kwara highway
Commuters along the Inisa/Okuku/Offa highway were seized by fear Saturday evening, as a truck carrying petroleum reportedly caught fire while travelling on the interstate road. It could not be immediately ascertained when the fire started, but footage obtained from the scene around 5:30 pm revealed a raging fire on the truck, left in the middle …