Notorious Drug Kingpins Sentenced to Life Imprisonment – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured life imprisonment sentences for two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, following their arrests and subsequent prosecution. The agency disclosed this in a statement signed by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, revealing the culmination of extensive legal proceedings against the individuals involved in […]
Tinubu Secures $600m Investment for Nigerian Port Infrastructure Expansion
President Bola Tinubu has clinched a landmark $600 million investment deal with Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P Moller-Maersk, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s port infrastructure to accommodate larger container shipping services. The presidency announced this groundbreaking development on Sunday, heralding a significant stride towards enhancing the nation’s maritime capabilities. The agreement was unveiled during a […]
Australia Protests Surge in Violence Against Women, Calls for Stricter Laws
Protests have swept across Australia in response to a recent surge in violence against women, with demonstrators demanding urgent action to address gender-based violence and calling for stricter laws to prevent it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the gravity of the situation, describing it as a national crisis. The rallies come amidst a disturbing trend […]
Yahaya Bello: American International School, Abuja, Refunds $760,910 to EFCC for Advance School Fees
The American International School in Abuja has refunded the sum of $760,910 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as refund for advanced school fees paid by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his children’s education. Confirmation of the refund was provided by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made to Channels […]
Labour Shuts Down NSITF HQ Over Alleged N2.1 Billion Tax Non-remittance
Organised labour, led by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo, has staged a shutdown of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) headquarters in Abuja. The protest, which occurred on Friday, was in response to allegations of non-remittance of N2.1 billion in consequential taxes deducted from workers’ salaries. Accompanied by executive members of […]
Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Accuses Côte d’Ivoire of Harboring Destabilizers
Ibrahim Traore, the head of Burkina Faso’s military regime, has accused neighboring Côte d’Ivoire of providing refuge to individuals bent on destabilizing his country. Ties between the two countries have been rocky of late, and on April 19 their ministers of defence held a meeting on the border in a bid to bring about a […]
Tourist Fined Over $1,100 for Approaching Walrus in Svalbard
A tourist exploring the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard received a fine exceeding $1,100 (£900) for venturing too close to a walrus. Local authorities were alerted by concerned members of the public who witnessed the individual approaching the walrus on an ice floe. Approaching wildlife in a manner that disturbs them is prohibited by law […]
UK Troops May Assist in Transporting Aid to Gaza
According to BBC sources, British troops may soon be involved in delivering aid to Gaza via a new sea route. While the US has ruled out deploying American forces on the ground, they have proposed that a third party, yet unnamed, would transport aid trucks along a floating causeway onto the beach. The UK is […]
President Bola Tinubu Arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum Meeting
President Bola Tinubu has landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his attendance at a special meeting of the World Economic Forum. His arrival in Riyadh comes on the heels of his recently concluded official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh is set to focus on Global Collaboration, […]
Yahaya Bello: Kogi High Court Summons EFCC Chairman Over Alleged Contempt of Court
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has issued a summons for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before the court on May 13, 2024. This order follows allegations of contempt of court leveled against Olukoyede for purportedly disobeying a court order. Justice I. A. Jamil, […]
