The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws breach international human rights obligations. The case, brought by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative, challenged sections of Kano’s Penal and Sharia Penal Codes, citing human …
FUOYE Refutes Claims Of Negligence In Student’s Death
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has denied reports suggesting that Fejiro Sharon Oteri, a student who passed away on April 8, was not attended to at the university’s Health Centre due to its closure at night. The institution described the claims as false and misleading. In a statement dated April 10, the …
2025 Flood Alert: FG Predicts Heavy Rainfall In 30 States And FCT
The Federal Government has issued a warning about the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, this year. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, made the announcement on Thursday, April 10, during the launch of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook …
Briggs Accuses Ibas Of Escalating Rivers Crisis
Human rights activist and Rivers State advocate, Ann-Kio Briggs, has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s decision to appoint retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of pushing an unconstitutional and dangerous agenda. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Briggs warned that …
Officer Arrested For Alleged Stabbing In Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a police officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti, reportedly over a disagreement involving the officer’s girlfriend and the victim’s son. The incident gained public attention after a viral video surfaced, showing the victim’s daughter alleging that her father was attacked in their home. …
LASU’s Best Graduate Gets N10m From Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gifted N10 million to Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session. Nwosu, a Biochemistry graduate from the Faculty of Science, achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.93. The announcement was made on Thursday during LASU’s 28th …
Manchester United Starting XI vs Lyon: Confirmed Team News & Predicted Lineup
Quarter-Final in France Offers More Questions than Answers There’s something oddly hypnotic about Manchester United this season. Not the good kind, mind you — more like watching a tightrope walker who’s dropped the pole and insists they’re still balanced. And as they prepare to face Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final first leg tonight, the …
Renaissance Unveils Robust Sabbatical Programme For Varsity Teachers, Researchers
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has welcomed 14 professors and 23 research students from various Nigerian universities for the Renaissance Joint Venture sabbatical and internship programmes. “Providing practical industry experience opportunity for lecturers and research students is a sure way to strengthen teaching and research capability that will translate into building a pool of industry …
I’m Not Cheating Again – Davido Commits To Family Life, Swears Off Infidelity
Afrobeats superstar David Adedeji Adeleke, Popularly known as ‘Davido’ has announced a personal transformation, declaring his intent to remain faithful and focus on family values. Speaking during an appearance on The Breakfast Club podcast, the award-winning artist shared that he’s embracing a new chapter of his life centered around loyalty and stability. Davido attributed his …
Senator Jibrin Echocho: Changing The Narrative Of Representation In Kogi East
The goal of any leader should be to give quality service to those who have given him or her their mandate According to Lisa Haisha, “Great leaders don’t set out to be leaders. They set out to make a difference.” The same is true of Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho, the lawmaker representing Kogi East at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly. …