Businessman Accused of N10m Fraud Granted N30m Bail by Federal High Court in Lagos
A businessman, Lanre Smith, accused of defrauding the sum of N10 million, has been granted bail in the sum of N30 million by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday. The bail was granted by Justice Ibrahim Kala following a motion filed and argued by Smith’s lawyer, Akin Apara. Apara urged the court […]
Victor Osimhen declared fit as Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of S’Africa in AFCON semi-Final clash
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa later today. Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with South Africa – after suffering abdominal discomfort. However, reports from Abidjan has revealed that, Osimhen passed a […]
NAMA says the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic persists
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has said the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic persists. A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NAMA, Abdullahi Musa, clarified that authorised exemptions to the ban include over-flight aircraft traversing Nigerian airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency, and special flights. […]
EFCC freezes the account of a brother to former Aviation Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. According to a report in The Nation, the anti-graft agency made this known after the arrest of Abubakar Sirika over […]
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie charged with 191 murders
A cult leader in Kenya, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, has been charged with murder of 191 children, after more than 400 bodies were found buried in shallow graves in a remote forest in the east of the country. Accused of running a doomsday cult, Survivors and victims’ families have said Paul Mackenzie urged followers to fast […]
President Tinubu arrives Nigeria; tasks Security Agencies to step up action and end Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian military and other security agencies to intensify efforts at containing the multi-dimensional security challenges in the country. The President who was represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, gave the charge yesterday during the induction ceremony of two TK-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360i Aircraft at Nigeria […]
Invite to Super Bowl, Usher press conference stream
Tune in on Thursday, February 8th, 6pm UK. Here’s the invite from Apple Music and check all their Usher activity here – Apple Newsroom UK ——————————– Don’t miss the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference featuring an interview with USHER and Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis. Thursday, February 8 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT Tune in live or […]
Defence Headquarters has addressed the concerns raised by HURIWA over the Chief of Staff approach to crisis in Plateau
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has addressed the concerns raised by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) regarding the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) approach to the prolonged crisis in Plateau State. The DHQ in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information (DDI) Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau informed that the formation of […]
WHO has asked African leaders to invest on the fight against cancer
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has tasked African leaders with the urgent need to prioritize the prevention of cancer care by investing hugely in it. Describing the cancer situation in Africa as distressing, the global body warned that without prompt action, cancer-related deaths in the region could reach approximately one million per year by 2030. […]
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
King Charles of England has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Buckingham Palace clarified that it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement, the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. Buckingham Palace […]
