APC Youth Group Urges Yahaya Bello to Face Court Over Alleged N80 Billion Laundering
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Vanguard has called for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to face trial over alleged money laundering charges amounting to N80 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has faced difficulties in bringing Bello to court despite multiple summons, leading to calls for his trial in absentia at […]
Russia Sees Deadliest Month in Ukraine War, UK Defense Chief Reports 700,000 Casualties as Conflict Drags On
Russia has experienced its deadliest month yet in the Ukraine war, with around 1,500 Russian casualties per day in October, according to UK Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. This brings Russia’s total losses to 700,000 dead and injured since the conflict began in February 2022. In an interview with BBC’s *Sunday with […]
Sex Tape Scandal in Equatorial Guinea Sparks Speculation Over Presidential Succession Struggles
What the world views as a sex tape scandal may actually be the latest twist in the power struggle over Equatorial Guinea’s presidency. In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with over 150 leaked videos of senior civil servant Baltasar Ebang Engonga, known as “Bello,” engaging in sexual acts in his office and other […]
Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Over 70 ISWAP Militants, Seize Stolen Crude and Weapons
Nigerian military airstrikes have reportedly killed over 70 members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in recent operations across Borno State. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed that air raids targeting ISWAP strongholds on Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki Islands on November 6 led to significant militant casualties. The […]
Fashola Urges Nigerian Youth to Build Nation, Citing Success of Local Visionaries
Former Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called on Nigerian youths to remain in the country and work toward its improvement rather than seeking opportunities abroad. Speaking at the 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Fashola acknowledged the economic challenges but encouraged young people to strive […]
Former President Obasanjo Reaffirms Nonpartisan Stance
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo reaffirmed his nonpartisan stance on Thursday while honoring Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, the former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for his longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s development. Obasanjo, alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, celebrated Ugochukwu’s 80th birthday, recognizing him as a dedicated ally in the pursuit of national progress. […]
Okonjo-Iweala Secures Uncontested Second Term as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s prominent former finance minister, is set to continue as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term, as no other candidates emerged by the nomination deadline. The WTO confirmed her reappointment on Saturday, with a statement reading, “Nominations for Director-General closed; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as sole candidate.” Chair […]
MC Oluomo Elected NURTW President, Calls for Unity and Peace
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election, which took place on Saturday at the NURTW Zonal Secretariat in Osun State, saw MC Oluomo run unopposed. Delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participated in the […]
President Tinubu Heads to Riyadh for Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024. According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, the summit will focus on the Middle East’s ongoing crises, with particular emphasis on the Israel-Palestine conflict. President […]
Text Messaging Service Shuts Down Accounts Linked to Racist Messages, Cooperates with Law Enforcement
A text messaging service reported on Friday that it had identified “one or more” users allegedly responsible for sending racist text messages nationwide and promptly shut down the offending accounts. TextNow, a mobile provider that offers free phone numbers, confirmed to ABC News that it is cooperating with law enforcement and condemned the offensive messages […]
