Biafra: No judge withdrew from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Federal High Court
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has rejected claims that a judge withdrew from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Biafra movement facing terrorism charges. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, the court also dismissed reports that its Chief Judge, John Tsoho, declared Kanu’s arrest and detention illegal. The statement, […]
EPL: They need this guy, can’t get rid of him – Deeney hails Man United star
Watford legend Troy Deeney has praised Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, saying the Portuguese midfielder has stepped up his game since Ruben Amorim became the club’s manager. Fernandes scored a stunning free kick in Manchester United’s recent match against Arsenal, giving his team the lead. However, the game ended in a 1-1 draw after Declan […]
I did not defend Natasha against Akpabio – Ex-Senate President Lawan
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has dismissed claims that he defended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He described the reports as false and misleading. Lawan explained that he did not take sides in the debate that led to Natasha’s suspension. In a statement by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, he clarified that […]
Transfer: Don’t sign Gyokeres – Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal, Man United
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has advised both his former club and Arsenal not to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres. He believes the Swedish forward may not be a good fit for the Premier League. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand explained that Gyökeres might struggle with the physical demands of England’s top […]
Women groups beg Nigerian Senate over Natasha-Akpabio saga, call for unity
The conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took another turn as women’s groups apologized to the Nigerian Senate. The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG) held a press conference in Abuja on March 11, 2025, where they expressed regret over the situation. Speaking on behalf of the group, Cecilia Ikechukwu […]
Nigeria’s President, Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). This announcement was made in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. Dr. Aminu has a […]
Stop student loan beneficiaries from leaving Nigeria – Mutfwang tells FG
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has asked the Federal Government to create policies that stop students who benefit from government loans from leaving Nigeria after their studies. Speaking in Jos during a meeting with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, the governor said brain drain is a big […]
Ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025, based on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The 79-year-old faces charges related to his violent war on drugs, which led to the deaths of thousands, mostly poor individuals. The Philippine government confirmed that Interpol Manila received the ICC warrant […]
I banned noise pollution, not evangelism – Gov Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has explained that his recent action against a street preacher was about stopping noise pollution, not banning evangelism. A video of the governor confronting a preacher in a market went viral, leading to criticism from some Nigerians. In the video, Soludo reminded the preacher about the state’s law against […]
Ghana faces significant external debt service – Minister
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has revealed that the country will have to make large external debt payments over the next four years. Speaking in parliament during his first budget presentation, Forson stated that Ghana needs to pay $8.7 billion, which is about 10.9% of the country’s GDP. The biggest payments will come […]