Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday in response to a summons. Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed her appearance but noted uncertainty over whether the Federal Government intends to formally arraign her that day. He emphasized that Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a law-abiding citizen, will comply with […]
Federal High Court Sealed as JUSUN Enforces Nationwide Strike
On Monday, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja was rendered inaccessible as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enforced a nationwide indefinite strike ordered by the union’s national leadership. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the court complex, located on Shehu Shagari Way, revealed that all entry […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
Trump: Putin Has ‘Gone Absolutely Crazy’
Trump Slams Putin After Massive Russian Assault on Ukraine: ‘He’s Gone Absolutely Crazy’ Former President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely CRAZY” following Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war three years ago. “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir […]
Patti LaBelle Celebrates 81st Birthday on Tour
Patti LaBelle Marks 81st Birthday with Sold-Out Celebration at Barclays Center Patti LaBelle rang in her 81st birthday with a powerful performance and heartfelt celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, May 24. The Grammy-winning icon headlined the sold-out show as part of the Queens Tour, which also features legendary artists Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, […]
Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline to July 9 After Talks
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
NCC Orders Operators to Alert Users About Major Service Disruptions
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile operators to notify consumers of significant service disruptions via media platforms. According to a statement by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, operators are expected to disclose the cause of the outage, the affected areas, and the estimated time for service restoration, […]
Quadri Aruna Exits ITTF Worlds After Loss to Calderano
We begin with Table Tennis where Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, has concluded his run at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha after a fourth-round defeat to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano. In a match that promised fireworks, Calderano dominated from start to finish, winning 4-0 in just 22 minutes. Quadri Aruna struggled to counter […]
Afro Nation 2025 Goes Global with TRACE+ Digital Experience
Afro Nation Portugal, the world’s leading Afro-urban music festival, returns to Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, The Algarve, July 9-11, 2025, for a landmark 5th anniversary celebration featuring major headliners and a wealth of Francophone talents, including Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, Booba, Joé Dwet Filé, Innoss’B, Naza, Uncle Waffles, and many more. But this year, the Afro […]
