2023: Okowa Informs INEC Of His Missing WAEC Certificate
Ifeanyi Okowa, the PDP vice presidential candidate, reportedly informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his WAEC certificate was missing. According to reports, Okowa included information regarding the missing certificate in his filings for eligibility in the run for the elections in 2023. He said in an affidavit to that effect that he enrolled […]
Ondo Police Rescue 50 Children Locked In A Church Basement
Ondo town’s police confirmed on Friday that 50 children who had been locked in a church basement had been released. They were allegedly discovered in a church’s basement apartment in the town’s Valentino area. The children were allegedly taken hostage and kept in the church’s basement apartment for trafficking. While the children were being taken […]
Families Of Fallen Officers In Abia Receive N21m Cheque
The Abia State Police Command delivered N21,477,050.80k in cheques to the families of ten police officers who passed away while on duty. On behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, the money was given to the surviving family members of the deceased policemen by the Abia State Commissioner of Police, Janet […]
New York Overhauls Gun Laws After Supreme Court Ruling
New York has passed emergency legislation to ban guns from many public places, following last month’s landmark Supreme Court ruling which struck down the state’s restrictions. The rules also require gun buyers to prove they can use a gun and submit social media accounts for review. Analysts say the new restrictions may end up in […]
Julian Assange Submits High Court Appeal To Fight Extradition
Julian Assange is seeking permission to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the United States. Last month, the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the Wikileaks founder’s extradition to the US. The High Court in London confirmed to the BBC an application by Mr Assange has been submitted. The Australian is wanted by […]
2023: “Many Who Mock Us Will Gnash Their Teeth When Obi Is Elected President” – Okupe To Critics
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has criticized people who believe that the Labour Party does not have the structure to win a presidential election. Okupe claimed that Peter Obi, the LP’s presidential candidate, will triumph in the 2023 election in a tweet on Friday. “Those mocking us will weep when Obi wins the […]
Striking Worker Slumps, Dies At Ogun, During NLC Briefings
Yesterday, tragedy struck the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chapter in Ogun State when one of the striking workers, Comrade, Sunday Ogunjimi suddenly slumped and passed away while awaiting further instructions regarding the current indefinite strike that the union in the state had begun, Sunday Ogunjimi suddenly sagged and passed away. Ogunjimi passed away while waiting […]
Sharia Court Sentences Three Gay Men To Death By Stoning
Three gay persons have been given the death by stoning penalty by a Sharia court in Bauchi State. Although the accused’s identities were kept secret, the BBC claims that the group includes two teenagers and a septuagenarian. According to a court official, the accused was unrepresented by counsel. The case proceeded quickly, and on June […]
After Deporting 30 Citizens, U.K Seeks New Migration Policy With FGN
The United Kingdom is initiating a new agreement on migration collaboration just as about 30 Nigerians and eight Ghanaians on Thursday landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, in Lagos. The UK government is requesting for “major new agreement” with Nigeria to collaborate on migration issues, following similar arrangements with Ghana and Rwanda, as the […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In As First Black Woman On US Top Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the newest associate Supreme Court justice, becoming the first black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. The appointment follows one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory, with significant rulings on abortion and gun rights. Ms Jackson, 51, will replace Justice Stephen […]
