The new government in Niger Republic has rejected the call by the Economic Community of West African States Authority of Heads of State and Government under ECOWAS to release and reinstate ousted of the country, President Mohammed Bazoum. The new leader, who declared himself as the President of the National …
Read More »Supreme Court’s Justice Nweze, Mallong of Federal High Court die same day
Justice Chima Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court and Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong of the Federal High Court have died.The Nation learnt that both judicial officers died on July 30. The spokesman of the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande confirmed the development when contacted a moment ago. In a brief …
Read More »Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves to face trial for r@pe
Brazilian defender Dani Alves will be tried on sexual assault charges in Spain, the high court of Catalonia told AFP on Monday, July 31. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star was detained in January after being accused of raping a young woman in the bathroom of a nightclub in …
Read More »President Tinubu’s full broadcast to NigeriansTinubu’s full broadcast
AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk …
Read More »Women’s W/cup: Each Super Falcons’ Player To Earn N46m For Reaching Round Of 16
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to earn a massive payday after securing a place in the second round of the Women’s World Cup. Stars of Nigeria’s Super Falcons will have even more reason to celebrate their qualification for the Round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup apart from doing …
Read More »HONEYMOON OVER? Secretariat Gates Locked As Oyo Workers Protest Over Salary Deduction, Others
In what looks like relationship turned sour, Oyo workers on Monday morning besieged the entrance of the state secretariat protesting over non-payment of salary deductions arrears and subsequent payment of full salary by the ‘Seyi Makinde administration. Our Media recalls that the government had enjoyed support of the workers, even …
Read More »Breaking: Tinubu to address Nigerians today
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation, today, Monday. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, disclosed this on Monday in a terse statement. According to him, the broadcast will occur by 7 pm. “Television, radio stations and other electronic …
Read More »No court order stopping us from peaceful protest, NLC tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has told the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, that there is no order, be it interim, interlocutory or perpetual, from either the National Industrial Court or any other court restraining Nigerian workers from participating in peaceful rallies convened by it. …
Read More »Lagos to close down night clubs over drugs, firearms
The Lagos State Safety Commission says it is beginning a joint operations with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that will lead to the shutting down of night clubs allowing the use of drugs and firearms in across the state. Lanre Mojola, the director-general of the commission, announced this …
Read More »Governor declares 24-hour curfew in Adamawa after residents loot warehouses
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Adamawa State. The governor announced the decision on Sunday. This is after the escalating attacks of hoodlums breaking into warehouses and carting away foodstuffs and other valuables. Fintiri on his verified Twitter handle said the government took the action as a …
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