Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah’s Sisters Regain Freedom After Abduction
The four sisters of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah, who were kidnapped alongside their father earlier in January, have now been released. After the abduction, the family faced a ransom demand from the kidnappers, and failing to meet it led to the tragic killing of Nabeeha. Subsequently, the ransom was increased from N60 million to N100 million, […]
Fashola Reveals Monthly Pension Of N577,000 From Lagos Govt
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, clarified on Saturday that he receives a monthly pension of N577,000 as a former Governor of Lagos State. Speaking on Arise Television’s Perspectives, Fashola dispelled speculation about receiving billions from the federal government after serving eight years as a minister. Contrary to the rumored substantial financial benefits, […]
Explosion Claims One Child, Injures 10 Children In Kaduna LG
A tragic incident occurred in Kidandan village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the death of one child and injures at least 10 others in an explosion. Preliminary reports suggest that a pupil, learning under a local cleric, picked up an object from the bush, which later exploded among fellow pupils. The […]
Wole Soyinka Decries Social Media Dominance By “Barbarians” In Nigeria
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, expressed his concern over the deteriorating state of social media in Nigeria, stating that it has been overrun by what he termed “barbarians.” While acknowledging the continued validity of social media for interaction in other parts of the world, Soyinka lamented its descent to the “lowest common denominator” in Nigeria. […]
S&P 500 Surges To Record High Marking Market Rebound
Shares in the US rose to record highs on Friday, fuelled by tech stocks and rising hopes about the economy. The S&P 500 index, which tracks shares of America’s biggest companies, ended the day up 1.2% to close at 4,839.8, topping the previous record set in January 2022. The new high means it has recovered […]
Japan Lands On Moon But Glitch Threatens Mission
A Japanese robot has successfully touched down on the Moon but problems with its solar power system mean the mission may live for just a few hours. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) put itself gently on the lunar surface near an equatorial crater. The feat made the Asian nation only the fifth country […]
Supreme Court Affirms Dapo Abiodun’s Victory In Ogun State Governorship Election
On Friday, 19th January, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered its final judgment, solidifying Dapo Abiodun’s position as the duly elected Governor of Ogun State. The legal proceedings were initiated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Oladipo Adebutu, who contested the election results. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had initially declared Dapo […]
Supreme Court Affirms Abdullahi Sule’s Victory As Nasarawa Governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State, dismissing an appeal challenging his victory in the March 18 governorship election. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel ruled that the appeal lacked merit. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, delivering the lead judgment, stated […]
Godwin Emefiele Enters Not Guilty Plea To Amended 20-Count Charges FG
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, pleaded not guilty on Friday to an amended set of charges brought against him by the federal government. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday increased the charges from six to twenty, including allegations of criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to […]
Wike Announces Arrest Of Kidnappers’ Informants In Abuja
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), disclosed the apprehension of individuals providing information to kidnappers during a town hall meeting in Gwagwalada Area Council. Wike emphasized the government’s commitment to eradicating kidnappers, bandits, and their collaborators in the FCT. He stated, “The President has asked me to assure you that he […]
