A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, granted a motion filed by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking to amend his two separate suits filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the application after it was moved by Saraki’s counsel, Tunde Afe-Babalola, SAN, and was …
Gov. Otti, Eno to repair Abia-Akwa Ibom link roads
The Governments of Abia and Akwa Ibom State have forged a partnership in road infrastructure to ensure the accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. This understanding was reached during a condolence visit by the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on his counterpart, Umo Eno, at the Government House in Uyo over the weekend …
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF hands victory to Nigeria, fines Libya $50,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a win and the full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya that was postponed this month. The Super Eagles and Libya were originally scheduled to play against the Libyan team at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina, Benghazi …
Reality TV star, Maria Chike and partner welcome second child
Reality TV star, Maria Chike and her partner, Kevin, have welcomed their second child together, a girl. The excited mum shared the good news on her Instagram page. According to her, their daughter was welcomed on October 23. ”My whole existence shall never seize to praise you lord If you’re seeing this my little princess …
Boy dies after allegedly being flogged by teacher in Ogun school
A teenage boy named Monday Ariyo had died after allegedly being flogged “164” minutes times by a teacher at Obada Grammar School in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to @justadetoun on Instagram, boy’s teacher brought a dustbin to class and told the students not to break it. Ariyo then said, “Is …
ASUP proposes new date to proceed on nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has deferred its nationwide industrial action till December 2nd, 2024, to allow the Federal Government meet its outstanding demands. Recall that ASUP had on 7th of October 2024 issued a two weeks ultimatum to government asking it to meet the existing demands some of which bordered on alleged …
Politics should be devoid of bitterness – Presidency speaks on Tinubu, Atiku’s meeting
A Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Tunde Rahman, has said politics should not be about bitterness. Rahman made the remark while reacting to Tinubu’s meeting with the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Tinubu had met with Atiku at the National Mosque in company with the All Progressives Congress, APC, …
Kaduna-Abuja expressway accident claims 13 lives
No fewer than 13 people died in a road crash on the busy Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Friday. The Kaduna State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident in Kaduna. According to him, those who died had been moved to St Gerard’s Hospital, while three who survived were immediately …
What Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment will mean for Nnamdi Kanu, Southeast
Amid the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sparked debate among stakeholders, who view it as a step toward national healing between the Southeast and Nigeria in general. Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet …
Why Shettima cancelled his trip to Samoa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was assigned by Tinubu to represent the country at the upcoming meeting has canceled his plans to attend the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. A statement from the presidency on Thursday night revealed that Shettima’s trip was canceled, citing that his plane was struck by a foreign object …