This comes amid growing public outcry over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders among those pardoned by President Bola Tinubu. Anti-graft and security agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, are reportedly moving to halt the release of some individuals on the list. Fagbemi, at […]
The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. Read Also: National Council Of State approves Appointment Of Amupitan as INEC Chair He was […]
It is the second time in 20 years that the event will have been held in the world’s most populous nation. The city of Ahmedabad in the west of the country has been chosen ahead of Abuja in Nigeria by an evaluation commission from governing body Commonwealth Sport. The decision to hold the games there […]
In a recent emotinal interview with his colleague Biola Bayo, Ojelade detailed the experience that led to his seven-day detention at the Oba Custodial Centre in Ogun. According to him, the ordeal began when he was falsely accused of stealing gold chains from a female friend’s store in Abeokuta, adding that he grew close to the woman, […]
Actor, Kunle Afod announced her passing in a recent post on his Instagram page, sharing a video of her, Afod expressed sorrow over her demise and prayed for the repose of her soul. “We finally lost her. May her perfect soul continue to rest in peace. Iya Ile Okan, it’s a final wrap,” he wrote. Fans and […]
Recall that the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, directed the association to independently assess Kanu’s health status following conflicting medical reports presented by the defence and the prosecution. Kanu is currently being prosecuted by the Federal Government on charges relating to alleged terrorism. Relying on the medical findings and in the absence of any objection […]
Indonesia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week. The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, was in charge for just eight matches. He won three of his games in charge, losing four and drawing one. Writing on Instagram, Kluivert called it “an […]
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Njoka Irabor, disclosed this in a statement on the official X account of the Nigerian Army, saying the tragedy occurred when the bus driver, travelling from Akure to Abuja, experienced mechanical problems near a military checkpoint in Akunu, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo […]
The development has, however, ignited fears of a one-party state, with opposition leaders condemning the mass movement to the ruling party. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, dismissed the defections as acts of desperation by politicians seeking personal survival. They declared that the “battle line is drawn,” […]
CHARTING A NEW COURSE: TRANSITION FROM PDP TO APC I want to begin by expressing a deep gratitude to God and Ndi Enugu… For we are indeed at a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal. Today, I stand before you, to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape […]