Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the government of President Bola Tinubu, stating his rejection of unfulfilled promises from previous administrations. Wike while speaking at the launch of the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road project, explained the importance of delivering on governmental commitments, underscoring the impact it has … Read more
CCTV footage shared by Aisha Yesufu shows the moment a Lagos-based activist, Dele Farotimi, was arrested by security operativesFarotimi, who retired from law practice in 2018 ‘to avoid bowing to corrupt judges’, is accused of defamation of character and cyberbullyingNigerians have been reacting to the opposition figure’s arrest, with some describing it as an “abduction” … Read more
Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, was arrested by Nigerian Police on defamation allegations Sowore condemned the arrest as a misuse of police resources, calling for Farotimi’s release and fairness in handling such casesThe arrest raises concerns over freedom of expression and potential misuse of the legal system Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have … Read more
Peter Obi called for public engagement and transparency in President Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, stressing the importance of thorough deliberationObi insisted on holding public hearings to gather diverse opinions and build trust in policymakingObi emphasised that public buy-in is crucial for reforms to succeed, warning that without trust, policies may fail Peter Obi, former presidential … Read more
Nathan Tella was the hero as his 69th minute strike earned holders Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the German Cup. Tella, who came on in the 61st minute, scored what was the winner 69th minute to end Bayern’s German Cup campaign. Bayern Munich had to play most parts of the game with … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its planned retirement of 1,000 staff, including directors and senior management, pending an investigation into the process and legality of the exercise. During Tuesday’s plenary, the lawmakers resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to scrutinize the planned retirement, which … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa had simplified … Read more
Reps investigate CBN’s plan to retire 1,000+ staff with a N50bn payoff, raising concerns over transparency and socio-economic impactAn ad-hoc committee will assess the legality, fairness, and economic impact of the retirements and scrutinize the N50bn payoff for accountabilityThe House halted the exercise, urging the Labour Ministry to safeguard affected employees’ rights during the investigation … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze netted a brace as AC Milan thrashed Sassuolo 6-1 in the Coppa Italia round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Chukwueze put Milan 1-0 ahead in the 12th minute before getting his second and his side’s third on 21 minutes. The Nigerian international has now scored three goals in 17 games in all competitions … Read more
The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified the suspension of Awaji-Inombek Abiante, the federal lawmaker representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro federal constituency, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The suspension, announced in May by a factional PDP Ward Caretaker Executive loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had accused Abiante of anti-party activities. The … Read more