FG discontinues the trial of Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare
The Federal Government has discontinued the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, (also known as Mandate). The decision to discontinue the trial was communicated to the Federal High Court in Abuja via a notice of discontinuance, dated February 14 but filed the next […]
President Bola Tinubu arrives Addis Ababa
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union (AU) heads of state and government. The Presidency had earlier said Tinubu will join other African leaders in high-level meetings on institutional reforms of the African Union; peace and security; specific thematic issues […]
The 2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles, California
This year’s edition will be held between August 8-10, 2024, with the theme “The Actors Marketplace (TAMP).” Now in its second year, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirmed the news in a new report which cited its president, Emeka Rollas Ejezie saying this year’s edition of the festival will run in association and close […]
Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes on Lebanon, as Netanyahu vows to press ahead with Rafah offensive
At least seven civilians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, security sources say, after Hezbollah rocket fire killed a soldier in Israel. A woman and two children were killed in Souaneh, and at least four members of a family were later killed in Nabatieh. Israel’s military said it hit Hezbollah infrastructure in response […]
Labour Party suspends National Treasurer
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months. The party’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, who announced this at a conference at the LP national headquarters in Abuja yesterday, alleged that Opara was being sponsored by the same people who used Lamidi Apapa, Anslem Eragbe, and Yomi Arabambi to derail the […]
FCT Minister threatens to blacklist Setraco Limited
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to blacklist Setraco Nigeria Limited if it failed to deliver the Southern Parkway Road project before May 29. Wike gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting some road projects in the territory, and when he queried the contractor on the installation of streetlights, the Managing Director, […]
Senate Sets Up Constitution Review Committee
The Nigerian Senate has announced members of the constitution amendment committee to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, with the Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi as the Vice Chairman. Announcing the committee at plenary, the Senate President noted that the 1999 constitution needs a major review, while he asked his deputy to invite […]
Minister of Power Advocates End to Electricity Subsidies
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasized that Nigeria cannot sustain the continued subsidization of electricity and must transition to a cost-effective tariff model. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Adelabu highlighted the nation’s significant debt to generating companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, amounting to 1.3 trillion naira and 1.3 billion […]
One dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade
One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition, as well as seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. An area hospital confirmed […]
Russell Brand denies claim of sexual assault on film set
English comedian and actor, Russell Brand has denied sexually assaulting a woman on a film set, saying his accuser has a “faulty memory of the events”. In a civil lawsuit in November, the woman accused the actor and comedian of exposing himself and assaulting her while filming Arthur in 2010. But his lawyers have said the lawsuit […]
