Category: News

Court of Appeal Affirms Usman Ododo as Duly Elected Governor of Kogi State

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo as the duly elected governor of Kogi State. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Ododo, the candidate of […]

Zamfara State Implements Nighttime Motorcycle Movement Restrictions

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed an Executive Order restricting the movement of motorcycles in the state from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. The decision was made following an emergency meeting of the Security Council, and the order was presented by the state’s Attorney General, Abdul’aziz Sani SAN, and subsequently assented to by […]

China Rejects Nato’s “Groundless Accusations” of Aiding Russia in Ukraine War

China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has rebuffed Nato’s “groundless accusations” that Beijing is assisting Russia in its war on Ukraine. He also cautioned the Western alliance against provoking confrontation. Mr. Wang’s remarks, made during a call with his Dutch counterpart, followed a declaration by Nato leaders gathered in Washington DC, which mentioned the ongoing conflict. […]

Tearful Cheers Erupt as Serial Killer Found Guilty in Canadian Court

Tearful cheers erupted in a packed Canadian courtroom on Thursday as a judge found Jeremy Skibicki guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of four Indigenous women. In the court gallery, Jeremy Contois remained reserved, despite the emotional atmosphere. His younger sister, Rebecca, was one of the women killed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, two years ago. […]

Biden Faces Growing Pressure Amid Gaffes and Calls to Step Down

Joe Biden took the stage at his Thursday night news conference with everything on the line: his presidency, his re-election hopes, and his political future. However, he barely acknowledged these high stakes during the hour-long session, which marked the end of a NATO summit. Earlier, he had mistakenly introduced Ukraine’s President Zelensky as “President Putin” […]

Ugandan Man Sentenced to Six Years for Insulting President on TikTok

A Ugandan court has sentenced 24-year-old Edward Awebwa to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni and the first family in a video posted on TikTok. Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the […]

Clooney’s Critique and Democratic Defections Rock Biden’s Re-election Bid

The most devastating argument against Joe Biden’s re-election bid may have come not from a politician or a pundit, but from a film star. George Clooney, in a stinging New York Times opinion piece, has added his voice to a growing chorus of Democrats questioning the president’s ability to steady his campaign this week – […]

President Tinubu Swears in Eight New Federal Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries into various offices. The swearing-in ceremony took place just before the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which the President is currently chairing. The President emphasized the necessity of these appointments to address existing and impending vacancies in the top administrative cadre of […]

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to Face N33bn Money Laundering Charges Today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, today, July 11, before Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court. Mamman is facing a 12-count charge related to conspiracy to commit money laundering and possession and use of known proceeds of criminal conduct totaling N33 billion. Mamman, who […]