Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For Creative Ministries (Full List)
President Bola Tinubu has given the nod for the appointment of eleven Chief Executive Officers to head agencies within the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The announcement was made by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President has charged the newly appointed CEOs to execute their […]
US, British Militaries Launch Massive Retaliatory Strike Against Iranian-backed Houthis In Yemen
The U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, U.S. officials said. The U.S. Air Force’s Mideast command said it struck over 60 targets at 16 sites in Yemen, including “command-and-control […]
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
The UK will provide £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, Rishi Sunak has said – Britain’s largest annual commitment since Russia’s invasion. The PM made the announcement during a rare visit to the country, where he will also sign a new agreement supporting its long-term security. Officials said the package will […]
Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Tax Charges
US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has pleaded not guilty to tax offences in a California federal court. He was indicted last month on nine criminal counts, including for failing to pay his taxes on time from 2016 to 2019, filing false tax returns in 2018 and tax evasion. If convicted on these charges, Mr […]
Ecuador City Tries To Return To Normal After Gang Horror
Gradually, and with trepidation, life in Guayaquil is beginning to return. Few residents have fully recovered from the shock – from the outright chaos and bloodshed – of this week, a moment which will live long in the city’s collective memory. But Dina Moreno can’t afford to stay home any longer. She sells mobile phone […]
Huge Ring Of Galaxies Challenges Thinking On Cosmos
Scientists at the University of Central Lancashire have discovered a gigantic, ring-shaped structure in space. It is 1.3bn light-years in diameter and appears to be roughly 15 times the size of the Moon in the night sky as seen from Earth. Named the Big Ring by the astronomers, it is made up of galaxies and […]
Police Issue Warning Against The Use Of 2024 Viral Slogan ‘No Gree For Anybody
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has cautioned young Nigerians about employing the widely circulated 2024 slogan “No gree for anybody.” This warning was conveyed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, during the parade of 67 suspects involved in various crimes at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejobi emphasized that the Police […]
Court Grants N50 Million Bail To Ex-Minister, Olu Agunloye
Embattled former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million. Naija News reported earlier that Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Apo ordered Agunloye, who was charged with seven counts related to the fraudulent award of a contract and official corruption, […]
Falana Takes Lead In Protest As Lagos Lawyers Demand Investigation Into Assault On Colleague
On Thursday, renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, joined fellow legal practitioners in Lagos to protest against police brutality targeting lawyers and citizens. The demonstration was sparked by the recent detention of Lagos-based lawyer Olumide Sonupe, who reportedly suffered police assault during negotiations, leading to his hospitalization after two […]
Supreme Court Set To Render Verdicts In Seven Governorship Appeals On Friday
On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Supreme Court is set to deliver judgments in seven governorship appeals, commencing at 9 am. The states under consideration include Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Plateau, Ebonyi, Bauchi, and Cross River. Yusuf vs. Gawuna: In late December, the apex court reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Kano State Governor Abba […]
