Three men remanded in kirikiri custodial centre for murder and attempted murder in Lagos

Three men remanded in kirikiri custodial centre for murder and attempted murder in Lagos

Three men, Mukaila Nofiu, Wasiu Rasheed, and Hassan Kazeem, have been sent to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre in Lagos after being accused of murder and attempted murder. They were brought before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, where Magistrate O.Y. Adefope presided … Continue reading Three men remanded in kirikiri custodial centre for murder and attempted murder in Lagos

NATO prioritizes Ukraine's victory and membership amidst Russian aggression

NATO prioritizes Ukraine’s victory and membership amidst Russian aggression

NATO, the transatlantic military alliance, has emphasized its top priority as ensuring Ukraine’s success in its conflict with Russia. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and its subsequent annexation of four Ukrainian territories despite not controlling their … Continue reading NATO prioritizes Ukraine’s victory and membership amidst Russian aggression

Lawyer condemns police violation of rights: Seun Kuti handcuffed and subjected to media trial

Lawyer condemns police violation of rights: Seun Kuti handcuffed and subjected to media trial

Lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, representing Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, has criticized the Lagos State Police Command for violating the law by handcuffing his client and subjecting him to a media trial and police harassment. Olumide-Fusika stated that it was unconstitutional … Continue reading Lawyer condemns police violation of rights: Seun Kuti handcuffed and subjected to media trial

Nigeria's inflation rate climbs to 22.22% in April 2023, marking fourth consecutive increase

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbs to 22.22% in April 2023, marking fourth consecutive increase

The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that Nigeria’s consumer price index (CPI) rose to 22.22% in April 2023, marking the fourth consecutive increase in the country’s inflation rate this year. Compared to the previous month, … Continue reading Nigeria’s inflation rate climbs to 22.22% in April 2023, marking fourth consecutive increase

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigerian governors to embrace reforms for economic growth

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigerian governors to embrace reforms for economic growth

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has called on Nigerian governors to adopt reforms that will drive economic growth in their respective states. Speaking at the induction program of governors-elect organized by the Nigeria Governors Forum … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigerian governors to embrace reforms for economic growth

President Buhari highlights firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria in address to governors elect

President Buhari highlights firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria in address to governors elect

President Muhammadu Buhari asserted that his administration has established a strong foundation for a prosperous Nigeria during his speech at the induction of governors-elect in Abuja. Represented by his chief of staff, Ibrahim Gambari, the president highlighted the government’s efforts … Continue reading President Buhari highlights firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria in address to governors elect

Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing

Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing

The Nigerian government has expressed its disapproval of a bill proposed by the National Assembly that seeks to require Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners to work for a minimum of five years in the country before being granted full licenses. … Continue reading Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing

Turkey's presidential elections head towards runoff as Erdogan leads over rival Kilicdaroglu

Turkey’s presidential elections head towards runoff as Erdogan leads over rival Kilicdaroglu

Turkey’s presidential elections are heading towards a second-round runoff as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads over his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. With 99.4% of domestic votes and 84% of overseas votes counted, Erdogan has secured 49.4% of the votes, while … Continue reading Turkey’s presidential elections head towards runoff as Erdogan leads over rival Kilicdaroglu

Senate president applauds Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, for World record in cooking marathon

Senate president applauds Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, for World record in cooking marathon

In a statement released on Monday, the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, extended his congratulations to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for breaking the world record in a cooking marathon. Lawan expressed his admiration for Baci’s accomplishment, emphasizing that … Continue reading Senate president applauds Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, for World record in cooking marathon

EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions

EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Monday, May 15, that Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, a social media celebrity facing charges of N6 billion money laundering, has been re-arrested. According to a statement from the commission, … Continue reading EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions