The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments on May 15 in a case challenging US President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship for most individuals born in the United States. While the Court declined the Trump administration’s request to immediately implement the policy, its decision to take up the case marks …
NBA Slams Rivers Administrator For Ignoring Rule Of Law
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, has condemned the actions of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of violating the Nigerian Constitution and undermining democracy. In a joint press statement signed by the eight branch chairmen of the NBA in Rivers State, …
Virgil Van Dijk Signs Two-Year Extension With Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay beyond the 2024–25 season. The 33-year-old defender’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of this campaign. The Dutch centre-back joins teammate Mohamed Salah—who recently signed a two-year extension—in committing his future to the club. …
Presidency: Tinubu Active Overseas, Returns After Easter
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains actively in charge of the country’s affairs, even though he has been abroad for nearly two weeks. In a statement released on Thursday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President—currently in London after a trip to Paris—is …
Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after loss to Arsenal in Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave his role as Real Madrid head coach following the Copa del Rey final on April 26, according to Sky Sports. The news comes in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s heavy Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal, who beat them 5-1 on aggregate. Ancelotti had hinted at …
Reps Order Remita To Return N182bn Held Since 2015
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has ordered financial technology firm Remita to refund N182.77 billion to the federal government. The amount is said to have been withheld from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2015. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a committee session in Abuja, following the presentation …
Ekiti Man Sentenced To Death For Armed Robbery
A High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday sentenced a 51-year-old man, Owoeye Ojo, to death by hanging for armed robbery and attempted murder. Ojo was arraigned on August 25, 2023, on a four-count charge related to two robbery incidents that occurred in May 2023. According to court records, Ojo and others—armed …
Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi
Unknown assailants armed with cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Obeiba-Ihima area of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State. Security sources told analyst Zagazola Makama that the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, reported the incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, …
PDP Confirms Aziegbemi As Edo Leader
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Tony Aziegbemi is the recognized head of its Caretaker Committee in Edo State. This clarification follows growing internal disagreements, with some party members opposing the Aziegbemi-led committee. In a statement released on Thursday by PDP National Publicity …