Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Thursday, April 17, recounted how she discovered Ataga’s lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, the former 300-level Mass Communication …
President Trump plans to close some US embassies in Africa to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad
The Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including several in Africa, as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. This was disclosed in an internal document from the US State Department, obtained by CNN. The document states that the embassies in the Republic …
Gunman arrested after shooting at Florida State University
A gunman is reportedly in custody after a sh0oting on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday. At least four people were hospitalized following the shooting near the Student Union on the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee, according to NBC News. The FBI has responded to the scene, and a …
Trans women in UK to be barred from female bathrooms and sports after new landmark ruling
Transgender women in the UK will be barred from female bathrooms and sports after a new landmark ruling, an equality chief said on Thursday. This comes after the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 refers specifically to biological sex, effectively excluding trans women from this …
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump’s plan to end Birthright Citizenship
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 …