A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday threw out a suit instituted against the #Endbadgovernance protesters for lack of diligent prosecution. The suit was filed by 17 Nigerians drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country against the August 1 to 10 nationwide protests. The plaintiffs listed as defendants Omoyele Sowore, the …
President Tinubu establishes committee on risk management in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a committee to review and manage the various risks facing the country. Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr Olasupo Olusi made this known at the annual conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute, CRMI in Lagos on Thursday. He noted that the committee was expected to submit …
APC chieftain speaks on banning students below 18 years from writing WAEC, NECO
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni had on Wednesday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, from banning students below the age of 18 from writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Mumuni said that the …
Nigerian actor, Yusuf Olorungbede, is dead
A Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is reportedly dead. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!” Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook …
Russia Warns the U.S. of World War III Risks Over Ukrainian Strikes
Russia has warned the West saying it was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe. Ukraine attacked Russia’s western Kursk region on August 6 and has carved out a slice …
US, Nigeria partner to enhance energy
The Federal Government has entered into discussions with the United States of America to improve access to reliable and affordable power in the country. The Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The statement noted that the US Ambassador to Nigeria, …
Police foil terrorist plot, uncover large cache of IEDs in Niger
The Niger State Police Command said it has uncovered a large cache of explosive devices including bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices buried in multiple locations in the state. Although an investigation is going on to unravel the sources of the explosive devices, they are suspected to have been concealed by terrorists and bandits who have …
Monarch’s son killed in Lagos
Armed gunmen on Monday shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State. Demola’s death has led to tension within the community. A source told Punch that the murder happened along Chevron Drive, close to Ebeano Supermarket. The community is …
Abia govt embarks on integrated water sanitation program
The Abia State government has embarked on integrated water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives to boost public health. The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechuckwu Monday made this known at Government House Umuahia while speaking on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the initiative was …
US court suspends President Biden’s immigration policy for citizens’ spouses
A court in Texas has ordered a temporary pause on a policy that restricts the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country. This new development serves as a big blow to one of US President Joe Biden’s biggest immigration reform policies. Judge Campbell Barker granted a 14-day administrative stay …