The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of an alleged drug baron, Alhaji Sulaimon Jimoh, alias Olowoidiogede, popularly known as Temo, for 14 days. The suspect was nabbed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Monday after years of evading arrest.…
Popular oil mogul and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has reportedly died at the age of 52. The Anambra Senator reportedly passed on in a hotel in London after suffering a heart attack. His death comes days after his campaign council donated a total of N71 million to the All Progressives Congress…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it has identified the individuals behind the planned nationwide protest over the rising cost of living. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya revealed that the agency is employing “non-kinetic measures and conflict resolution” strategies to address the situation and…
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) in Katsina State have recovered 2,000 bags of rice out of 20 trucks donated by the Federal Government. The rice was reportedly diverted by some government officials. DSS officials confirmed the recovery but declined to provide further details, preferring to remain anonymous. According to an investigation,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mandisa Maya as the new Chief Justice of South Africa, marking a historic first for the country as she becomes the first woman to hold the position. Maya, who currently serves as Deputy Chief Justice, will assume her new role effective September 1. Vincent Magwenya, the President’s spokesperson, announced…
Market women in Edo State have staged a protest against what they describe as an attempt by Folasade Tinubu, the Iyaloja of Lagos, to impose a leader on their community. During the protest, the leader of the Edo State market women addressed journalists, expressing frustration over the perceived interference. She emphasized that Edo market…
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged his participation in various protests throughout his career, emphasizing that these demonstrations were always conducted without violence. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Highlighting the significance…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to some Nigerians’ planned protest on Aug. 1 “in a most professional manner.” While speaking at a meeting with Strategic Police Managers in Abuja on Tuesday, July 23, the police boss said the meeting with the strategic police managers was…
Russia is now offering a record-breaking signing-on bonus for new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in the latest sign of a scramble to boost Russian troop numbers. The enticement comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin struggles to recruit soldiers for his army as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year.Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin…
Canadian singer, Celine Dion is reportedly set to earn a staggering $2million for her performance at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday. The legendary singer, 56, is said to be preparing to return to the stage for the first time since she revealed her 17-year-long battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.Céline previously made a…
