Mexico Withdraws From Bid To Host 2036 Olympics
Mexico has decided to step back from its bid to host the 2036 Olympics, more than 50 years after hosting the Summer Games for the first time, as confirmed by a senior official. Maria Jose Alcala, the head of the Mexican Olympic Committee, stated on Tuesday, “We had a talk with the International Olympic Committee, […]
Court Invalidates NBC’s Authority To Impose Fines On Broadcast Stations
Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court Abuja has invalidated the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) power to levy fines on broadcast stations for alleged violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. In a lawsuit brought forth by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) against the NBC, the court addressed fines of N5 million imposed on a […]
FG Cautions Nigerians Against Crowdfunding For Terrorist Ransom Payments
The federal government has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the perils associated with engaging in crowdfunding to raise funds for ransom payments. Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar conveyed the caution on Wednesday, emphasizing that such practices exacerbate the situation and incentivize criminals to escalate demands following kidnappings, making criminal activities more appealing. Abubakar […]
Lloyd Austin Aide Made ‘subtle’ Ambulance Plea In New Audio
Officials have released the emergency phone call that led to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin being admitted to hospital on New Year’s Day. In the audio, a caller asked the ambulance to not use its lights or sirens and to try to be “subtle”. Mr Austin’s delay in telling colleagues and the White House about […]
E Jean Carroll Faces Off With Trump As $10m Defamation Trial Begins
The split screen of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and his parade of legal cases was on full display on Tuesday, as the Republican frontrunner, fresh off a victory in the Iowa caucuses, took his seat in yet another New York courtroom to face a multimillion dollar defamation suit. E Jean Carroll, a columnist who Mr […]
Iran Says Strikes Targeted Militant Group In Pakistan
Iran says it has hit a militant group in western Pakistan in a missile attack, its third air strike on another country this week after earlier attacks on targets in Iraq and Syria. Iranian state TV said the operation hit two sites in Balochistan linked to the militant group Jaish al-Adl. Pakistani officials said two […]
Ibadan Explosion: 2 Dead, 77 Injured – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed tragic events in the Bodija area of Ibadan, revealing that the recent explosion on January 16, 2024, at 7:44 pm resulted in two fatalities and 77 injuries. The incident occurred on Dejo Oyeleye Street. Speaking to journalists, Governor Makinde said the explosion was caused by illegal miners who stored explosive devices […]
Explosion Rocks Ibadan; Rescue Operations Underway
Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, experienced panic on Tuesday evening as a loud explosion occurred, causing buildings to collapse due to a powerful vibration. Residents reported blast wave impacts on houses and cars away from the scene. Details on casualties are yet to be confirmed, but victims have been taken to hospitals, and some residents […]
Court Sets Feb 8 For Hearing Of BRT Driver’s ‘No Case’ Submission In Bamise Case
The Lagos State High Court at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Tuesday fixed February 8 for the hearing of the ‘No Case Submission’ filed by Andrew Ominnikoron, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver facing trial for the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, one of his passengers. Justice Sherifat Sonaike, who initially fixed Tuesday for the […]
IGP Orders Increased Efforts To ‘Decimate Kidnappers’ In FCT
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued orders for increased efforts to “decimate kidnappers and other criminally-minded individuals” in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Following a meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP expressed deep concern about the security situation in the nation’s capital and […]
