Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 36 Exotic Cars Allegedly Stolen from Canada
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order for 36 exotic cars allegedly stolen from Canada and brought into Nigeria. Justice Deinde Dipeolu granted the order following an application filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The respondents listed in the suit include various auto dealerships […]
UN Warns of Famine Risk in Gaza as US Ship Departs for Aid
A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East, transporting materials to construct a temporary pier along the Gaza coast, as confirmed by the military. Departing from a military base in Virginia on Saturday, the support ship, General Frank S Besson, is part of the effort following President Joe Biden’s announcement of the […]
Israel Defense Forces Completes New Road in Northern Gaza
Verified Satellite images shows that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed the construction of a new road spanning northern Gaza from east to west. The IDF stated that the purpose of the road is to establish an “operational foothold” and facilitate the movement of troops and equipment in the region. However, concerns have been […]
VP Shettima Meets With Parents of Abducted Students Assures Swift Return
Vice President Kashim Shettima convened a crucial meeting with leaders of the Kuriga community in Kaduna State and representatives of families affected by the recent abduction of nearly 300 students from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House […]
Sultan Urged Muslims to Watch for Ramadan Moon on Sunday
The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Muhammad Abubakar, has called on Muslims to watch for the new moon on Sunday, signifying the start of Ramadan. In a statement issued by the Deputy Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Salisu Shehu, the Sultan highlighted that Ramadan fasting would commence on Monday if […]
Hunger: Nigeria Customs Service Considers Reopening Land Borders
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed on Saturday that discussions and engagements regarding the reopening of land borders are currently in progress. Adeniyi shared this update during an interaction session with members of the Kongolam border community in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Addressing the growing calls for the […]
Resisting Taliban Rule: The Sisters Behind the Last Torch Movement
Amidst the global attention on the Taliban’s resurgence to power in August 2021, two sisters residing in Kabul found themselves directly affected by the tightening grip of the new regime, which posed a threat to the freedoms of millions of women in Afghanistan. Refusing to passively witness the curtailment of women’s rights, the sisters took […]
TikTok Mobilizes Users Against Proposed Legislation
US congressional offices report an overwhelming influx of calls from TikTok users expressing concerns about potential legislation that could lead to the app’s ban. The callers, spanning from teenagers to the elderly, seem perplexed, with many stating they called because “TikTok told me to,” according to a Republican staffer. A Democratic staffer noted that their […]
Open Arms Vessel Embarks on Mission to Provide Aid to Gaza
A humanitarian aid ship, Open Arms, is set to embark on a journey this weekend to deliver much-needed assistance to Gaza. Departing from Cyprus, the closest EU country to Gaza, the vessel aims to utilize a recently opened shipping route. Due to the absence of a functional port and shallow waters in Gaza, the docking […]
Dignitaries Gather for Christian Wake of Herbert Wigwe, Wife, and Son in Rivers State
Dignitaries, guests, well-wishers, family, and friends of the late Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, have converged at Omueke in the Isiokpo community of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State for their Christian wake. Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their eldest son Chizzy were tragically involved in an air crash in […]
