Ukraine Tension: Biden Says He Thinks Putin Will ‘move in’
US President Joe Biden has said he thinks his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will “move in” on Ukraine but does not want “full-blown war”. He told a news conference Mr Putin would pay a “serious and dear price” for invading, but indicated a minor incursion might be treated differently. The White House later stressed any […]
Former Pope Benedict Failed To Act Over Abuse, New Report Finds
Former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has alleged. Pope Benedict, then called Josef Ratzinger, held the position from 1977 to 1982. He has denied the accusations. But a new report into historical abuse allegations carried out […]
First Aid Flights Arrive In Tonga After Big Volcano Eruption
The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga finally arrived Thursday after the Pacific nation’s main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption. New Zealand and Australia each sent military transport planes that were carrying water containers, kits for temporary shelters, generators, hygiene supplies and communications equipment. […]
INEC Chairman Respond To Bola Tinubu’s Claim Of Expired PVCs
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has responded to claims that the present Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have expired. Presidential aspirant Asiwaju Bola Tinubu claimed that the present voter cards have expired while addressing some party women leaders in Abuja on Tuesday. In response to the claim, INEC Chairman spokesperson […]
Unidentified Man Electrocuted While Stealing Transformer Cables In Kano
In Lambu village, Tofa Local Government Area, Kano, an unidentified man was electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer cables. According to reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, January 19, 2022. Naziru Lambu, a resident of the village, told Daily Trust that the man ran out of luck. He was electrocuted […]
Justice Binta Nyako Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu Case Till February 16
The case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reportedly been adjourned by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to reports, the judge adjourned the case for February 16th, 2022 to hear the pro-Biafra activist’s motions. Nnamdi Kanu had pleaded not guilty to the […]
Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To N1bn Compensation Judgement Against FG, Nigerian Army
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has applauded the ruling that ordered the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to pay him N1 billion in restitution for violations of his fundamental human rights. Justice Benson Anya of the Federal High Court in Umuahia on Wednesday also ordered the government and […]
Court Orders FG, Nigerian Army To Pay Nnamdi Kanu N1b, Apologize To IPOB Leader
Justice Benson Anya of the Federal High Court in Umuahia has ordered the Federal Government and the Nigeria Army to pay N1 billion to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The fine was imposed by the presiding judge for invading the IPOB leader’s house in September 2017. Justice Anya also […]
EFCC Arrest AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru Over Alleged Sales Of Seized Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has reportedly arrested Ahmed Kuru, the Managing Director of Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). According to Sahara Reporters, the EFCC invited the AMCON chairman to its Abuja headquarters amid allegations of asset diversion and the sale of confiscated assets to cronies at below-market rates. Kuru […]
Canada: Premier Suspends Nigerian-Born Justice Minister Over Traffic Fine
The Premier of Alberta, Canada, Mr. Jason Kenney, has ordered his Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Mr. Kaycee Madu, to relinquish his ministerial duties pending the outcome of an investigation on the controversial call Madu made to Edmonton’s Police Chief, Mr. Dale McFee, about a traffic ticket. Madu, who is Nigerian by birth, was alleged […]
