Togo opposition walks away from constitutional review to keep Faure Gnassingbe in power
The opposition in Togo has walked away from a proposed new constitution intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. While the opposition says the move is a trick to keep Gnassingbé in Power, despite already in his […]
Court to rule on Kanu’s transfer on May 20
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed May 20 to rule on the application seeking to transfer the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Counsel for the defendant, Aloy Ejimakor, during the proceedings today, moved the application to prepare him for trial, arguing that Kanu’s continued […]
EFCC arrests former Kogi Governor
The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment this Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the warrant this afternoon at the instance of the EFCC. Officials of the anti-graft Commission had since 9am […]
President Tinubu commends Dangote Group over reduced sale price of Diesel
President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well […]
Israeli Armed Forces Chief Vows Response to Iran’s Attack Despite Global Appeals for Restraint
Israel’s armed forces chief has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack against the country, even after appeals for restraint poured in from world leaders fearing wider regional conflict. During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran’s proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and […]
New Judges Announced for Nigerian Idol as Auditions Approach
The stage is set for a journey into the upcoming season of Nigerian Idol, as fresh faces join the esteemed panel of judges while familiar figures bid farewell. Obi Asika, Simi, and Dbanj, who have played integral roles in past seasons, are now gracefully taking their leave, making room for the next generation of talent […]
FG to engage hunters, vigilantes on intelligence gathering for Safe schools Initiative
The National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Mrs Halima Iliya, says plans are underway to actively engage hunters and vigilantes on intelligence gathering to curb attacks on schools across the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, the National Coordinator said that aggressive community engagements and sensitization of students, […]
Man City got top, as Arsenal Liverpool slip up in title race after home losses
Arsenal’s Premier League title push was hit by late goals from Aston Villa, as they suffered a surprise 2-0 home defeat on Sunday. The loss hands the initiative to leaders and defending champions Manchester City. Arsenal’s loss, their first in 12 league games, leaves them in second place, two points behind City and level on […]
Organised Labour proposes N615,000 as new Minimum Wage
Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who confirmed the development yesterday, said the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the […]
NAFDAC bans the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional. According to a statement posted on NAFDAC’s official channels today, the product, Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), manufactured in Turkey, contains BMHCA, a substance prohibited in cosmetic […]
