Diezani Alison-Madueke: Court grants ex-petroleum minister’s prayer challenging forfeiture order
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum, has been granted permission by a Federal High Court in Abuja to amend her lawsuit. This lawsuit challenges the final forfeiture order of her assets, which was issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court’s decision came on Monday after Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Inyinbor, filed […]
Hamas hostage families protest in Israel on 500th day of kidnappings
On Monday, the families of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas in 2023 gathered for protests marking 500 days of their loved ones’ captivity. The demonstrations began with the blocking of major streets in towns and cities, including Tel Aviv, and a march to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem. Hamas continues to hold 73 […]
There is no doubt that it is disrespectful to Nigeria but you have to respect yourself first” – Sen Ali Ndume on Canada denying the Chief of Defence Staff visa
Senator Ali Ndume has spoken out about the recent decision by the Canadian Embassy to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and several senior military officers. The incident occurred when General Musa and other members of the military delegation were unable to attend an event in Canada honoring war […]
President Trump tells Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ‘do whatever you want’ regarding ceasefire deal with Hamas
President Donald Trump recently gave Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the freedom to decide the next steps in the ongoing ceasefire deal with Hamas. Speaking to reporters after attending the Daytona 500, Trump revealed he told Netanyahu, “Do whatever you want” regarding the next phase of the agreement. Trump had previously helped broker a ceasefire […]
Head Bridge Market: Peter Obi calls for reopening of neighbouring markets
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has spoken out about the ongoing closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down because of concerns about illegal drug trading in one section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While Obi condemns illegal activities like drug trading, he believes that the […]
Osun govt accuses former Gov Oyetola, cabinet members of racketeering, money laundering
The Osun State Government has accused former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and some of his cabinet members of being involved in contract racketeering and money laundering during their time in office. This accusation was made by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, during a radio broadcast in Osun State on Monday morning. Alimi […]
Mixed reactions trail Tinubu’s N54.9 trillion 2025 budget
In December 2024, President Bola Tinubu proposed a N49.7 trillion budget to the National Assembly. On February 5, he informed lawmakers of an additional N4.5 trillion, raising the budget to N54.9 trillion due to increased revenue from government agencies. The budget is allocated as follows: Though approval was initially set for January 30, 2025, delays […]
NPFL: Ilechukwu pleased with Rangers’ win over Remo Stars
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has expressed his happiness after his team’s impressive victory over Remo Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Flying Antelopes defeated league leaders Remo Stars 2-1 in an exciting matchday 24 clash in Enugu on Sunday. This loss was Remo Stars’ first in nine games. Rangers also took […]
Man shoots father, son in Miami thinking they’re Palestinians
In Miami, Florida, a man named Mordechai Brafman shot and injured a father and son on a beach. According to reports, he told the police that he fired his gun because he thought the two victims were Palestinians. The Miami Herald stated that Brafman claimed he saw “two Palestinians” while driving his truck and decided […]
Canada visa snub: Defence Headquarters tells Nigerians to disregard malicious allegations
The Defence Headquarters has asked Nigerians to ignore false claims surrounding the recent Canada visa denial for the Chief of Defence Staff and some military athletes. The agency emphasized that the public should always verify information before spreading unverified news. Nigeria’s military team was invited to participate in the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The […]