Kenya’s President William Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill Amid Deadly Protests
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has decided to withdraw a contentious finance bill after intense protests resulting in 22 deaths, including the storming and burning of parliament on June 25th. Mr. Ruto, in a televised address, acknowledged the overwhelming rejection of the Finance Bill 2024 by Kenyans. He stated, “Listening closely to the voice of the […]
NDLEA Arrests 155 Suspects and Seizes 97kg of Illicit Drugs in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, recently arresting 155 suspects for various drug offenses. NDLEA’s state commander, Kanu Chukwuemeka, revealed these achievements during a press briefing in Yenagoa. He also announced the seizure of 97.826kg of illicit drugs. Chukwuemeka expressed concerns over […]
Why Davido and Chioma’s Wedding Made Waves: Reno Omokri Explains
Reno Omokri delves into the reasons behind the extraordinary impact of Davido and Chioma’s wedding in Nigeria. He notes that despite previous celebrity weddings, this particular event stood out remarkably. According to Reno Omokri, the notable difference with Davido and Chioma’s wedding, compared to others, lies in their immense wealth and influence. He emphasizes that […]
Fake Senator Sentenced for Defrauding Spanish Citizen of 47,000 Euros
Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced a man pretending to be a senator, Tom Makwe, to two years in prison for scamming a Spanish person out of 47,082 euros. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Makwe with two counts of internet fraud. He admitted his guilt and asked the court […]
Fire Breaks Out at Dangote Refinery in Lagos (Video)
Fire has broken out at the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. Explosions were heard on Wednesday, followed by a major fire at the refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. As of now, the Dangote group has not yet commented on the fire incident. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, recently revealed he […]
Kenyan President Ruto Calls Protests “Treason”, Deploys Military to Quell Unrest
Kenya’s President William Ruto has called the ongoing protests in the country “treasonable” and has brought in the military to stop them. A controversial finance bill has led to nationwide protests, with young people leading the charge. On June 26, protesters broke into the parliament, tearing down flags, flipping chairs and tables, seizing the ceremonial […]
Court Dismisses Suit Against PDP Candidate Asue Ighodalo in Edo Governorship Race
A Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, has dismissed a case that aimed to prevent Barrister Asue Ighodalo from being the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election. The lawsuit, filed by Anselm Ojeizu, another PDP governorship hopeful, was considered premature by the court. The suit […]
El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken legal action against the Kaduna State House of Assembly due to their findings in a N432 billion investigation. El-Rufai’s son, Bello, announced that his father is suing the assembly for damaging his reputation with their accusations. In a post on X, Bello wrote: “Nasir El-Rufai has sued […]
Federal Government Bans Single-Use Plastics in Ministries and Agencies
The Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This decision aims to reduce plastic waste within government operations. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, revealed the ban after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The move is […]
ASUU Criticizes Nigerian Government Over Delayed Salaries
In a recent press conference in Ilorin, the University of Ilorin branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed disappointment with the federal government’s delay in paying three and a half months of withheld salaries to university staff. The union’s chairman, Alex Akanmu, highlighted their frustration, emphasizing that the delayed payments undermine the […]