Britain’s Queen Camilla has canceled several planned engagements this week due to a chest infection, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday, November 5. The 77-year-old Queen has been advised by doctors to rest at home but remains hopeful that she will be able to attend this weekend’s Remembrance events, the Palace said. “Her Majesty The…
A federal high court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Hathiramani Ranesh, managing director of Dana Air after he failed to appear in court for trial proceedings. Presiding Judge Obiora Egwuatu issued the order on Monday, November 4, in response to an application filed by the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). During…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a report indicating that just 20 out of Nigeria’s 36 states generated revenue from local governments in 2023. Sixteen states, along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), did not report any revenue from local government sources throughout the year, signaling a potential challenge for local government funding…
The Confederation of African Football has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Uganda Premier League match official Peter Kabugo. Kabugo tragically passed away after collapsing during a football league match at Wankulukuku Stadium in Uganda. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe conveyed his condolences to the family of Peter Kabugo, as well as…
Grammy Award-winning singer, Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the red flag she looks out for in guys saying that there is an “oddly specific question” she asks guys on first dates, noting that if they answer yes then she simply doesn’t “date them.” “This is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys on…
Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, has promised to take all necessary steps to bring back minors believed to be from Kano who were recently arrested and arraigned in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests. The protests, which saw participation from various regions, led to the arrest of 72 individuals from Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe,…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended Private Bara’u Tajuddeen, a soldier with service number 22NA/82/3441, over alleged theft of military ammunition and anti-aircraft rounds. Tajuddeen, assigned to the 19 Special Force Brigade in Maiduguri, was detained at the Maiduguri motor park en route to Kano, where he allegedly plannes to sell the stolen weapons…
Miami Beach has taken the final steps to cut all ties with Diddy, officially revoking his Key to the City amid his ongoing legal problems. The music mogul has been stripped of this honor following a series of troubling developments, including his recent arrest, indictment, and a wave of sexual assault lawsuits that…
In a closely contested race, Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party. Badenoch, 44, and Member of Parliament for North West Essex, secured victory over Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, following a months-long campaign. In her victory speech, Badenoch emphasized the Conservative Party’s need…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Edo State Accountant General, Mr. Julius .O. Anelu, and four other officials said to be signatories to the state government accounts. According to Daily Trust, the five state government officials reportedly arrested on Thursday, October 31, 2024, were being held at the Benin office…
