Cubana Chief Priest Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement with EFCC Over Naira Abuse Charge
Celebrity bartender and entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, is exploring the possibility of reaching an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the allegations of Naira abuse leveled against him. During the proceedings at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, Cubana Chief Priest’s lawyer, Senior […]
Antisemitism Awareness Act: House Passes Bill Amid Free Speech Concerns
The House voted on Wednesday to pass the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, a vote that comes amid heightened concerns over antisemitism with Israel at war with Hamas and as pro-Palestinian protests have sprung up on college campuses across the country. Supporters of the legislation say it will help combat antisemitism on college campuses, but opponents say it overreaches […]
Trump’s Bold Comeback: Rallying Amidst Legal Battles
Taking a brief hiatus from his ongoing criminal trial in a Manhattan court, Donald Trump reentered the campaign arena with gusto, hosting consecutive rallies in two pivotal states. Despite appearing disinterested or fatigued during his courtroom proceedings, where he faces charges of falsifying business records and was even reportedly caught dozing off, Trump exhibited renewed […]
Russia Accused of Violating Chemical Weapons Convention
The United States has leveled accusations against Russia, alleging the deployment of chemical weapons as a “method of warfare” in Ukraine, which violates international laws prohibiting their use. According to State Department officials, Russia employed the choking agent chloropicrin to gain “battlefield advantages” over Ukraine. These allegations, deemed by US officials as not isolated incidents, […]
FG Commences Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project Affected Owners
The Federal Government has initiated the compensation process for individuals who own buildings and structures affected by the construction of the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, made this announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. Umahi revealed that the government has commenced the payment of compensation totaling […]
Minister Accuses Peter Obi of Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Government
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has leveled accusations against Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), alleging that Obi is inciting the Igbos against the Bola Tinubu government. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, made these claims during an event to compensate property owners affected by the Lagos-Calabar coastal […]
UK Police Identify 14-Year-Old Victim in London Sword Attack
UK police have named Daniel Anjorin, a 14-year-old British-Nigerian pupil attending Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green, as the victim of a fatal sword attack in London earlier this week. The violent incident has shocked the community, with officers providing further details about the tragic event. Anjorin was fatally wounded as he left his home […]
NLC President Demands ₦615,000 Living Wage for Nigerian Workers
During an interview appearance on Channels TV on Wednesday, May 1, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, called on the federal government to implement a living wage of ₦615,000 for Nigerian workers. Ajaero rejected the government’s recent announcement of a salary increase of between 25% and 35% for civil servants across […]
FG Assures Workers New Minimum Wage To Take Effect from May 1, 2024
During the May Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of State Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, assured Nigerian workers that the new national minimum wage would take effect from May 1, 2024, despite the ongoing negotiations of the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage. Addressing the workers, Onyejeocha acknowledged that while it is regrettable that […]
Florida’s Landmark Six-Week Abortion Ban Sparks Controversy
Florida’s six-week abortion ban has officially taken effect, marking a significant shift in abortion access in the US South. Advocates of the ban hail it as a landmark achievement, replacing the previous 15-week law and setting a new standard for abortion policy. They view it as a pivotal win in the ongoing battle over abortion […]
