Judge Recuses Himself from Sen. Natasha’s Court Case Over Bias Claims
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. When the court clerk called the case up yesterday, Justice Egwuatu ruled that he […]
Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]
Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
INEC Receives Recall Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition requesting the commencement of the recall process for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Nigerian Senate. The petition was submitted to INEC on Monday and was formally received by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. This move initiates the legal and procedural […]
Abiy Ahmed Calls for Peaceful Resolution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
Wike Pledges Medical Coverage for Karu Bridge Accident Victims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to cover all medical expenses for the victims of Wednesday’s accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Wike in a statement yesterday, described the accident as “avoidable” but directed continued treatment for the injured, and condoled with families of those who died, while emphasizing […]
Chelsea Signs Quenda and Essugo for £44m and £18.4m
Winger Quenda, 17, is set to join Chelsea for a fee of up to £44 million, as confirmed by an announcement on the Sporting website. However, he will remain in Lisbon until the end of the 2025-26 season. The young talent has made a notable impact at Sporting, breaking into the first team this season […]
70,000 South Africans Seek US Resettlement for Afrikaners
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
Lagos Closes PWD Rail Crossing for Safety Starting May 1
The Lagos State Government says the PWD rail crossing will be closed effective from Thursday, May 1 to ensure safety of commuters. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement advised Motorists to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations, reiterating that the closure decision was […]
