A Russian court has sentenced former investigative journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 years in prison on charges of treason, a vicious verdict of one of the most high-profile prosecutions of a journalist in Russia in years. The harsh sentence is only the latest episode in Russia’s restriction on media and free expression that has shuttered Read More…
Comrade Omoyele Sowere, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), touched down Lagos on Monday morning, declaring his joy for returning to the city after he was arrested three years ago by security men and taken to Abuja. Sowore, who was received by a large crowd of party members and supporters, affirmed that Read More…
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), has debunked a story circulating online claiming that it spent N46billion to purchase vehicles and N23million on stationeries. Mr. Solomon Nshem, the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Communications, in a statement on Monday, in Abuja, while reacting to the publication, condemned the fake news saying: “it Read More…
‘Let me know if you’re interested,’ Fury tells AJ Tyson Fury has called out Anthony Joshua for a “battle of Britain” since Oleksandr Usyk is not expected to be able to fight an undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Fury this year Fury took to social media to challenge Anthony Joshua to a fight for his Read More…
The Lagos State Taskforce has executed a fierce operation dislodging a notorious land grabbing syndicate known for causing chaos and disrupting developmental activities and construction in the Ibeju-Lekki axis. CSP Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman of the Agency, speaking on the arrests which were carried out over the weekend, disclosed that the crime syndicate which comprises Read More…
The operators of the Murtala Muhammed domestic terminal two (MMA2), Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), on Monday cleared the air on the stowaway found inside an aircraft at the airport on Sunday. The stowaway was found inside a United Nigeria Airlines plane during a pre-flight check and was subsequently arrested by Aviation security personnel. BASL Read More…
The 15th edition of the Headies award ceremony took place on Sunday in Atlanta, United States of America. The grand event became the first ever Headies award to take place outside the shores of Nigeria with American entertainment polymath, Anthony Andersen famous for his sitcom Blackish, alongside renowned Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro serving as hosts of the Read More…
On Aug 31, Brymo tweeted ” in a cry for help” that he would love to work with the award-winning performer Asa, and to his utmost surprise, three hours later, she agreed to the collaboration. Responding elatedly, he tweeted: “Yes!!.. 💚💚💚” Ọláwálé Ibrahim Ashimi, stage name Brymo, a Yoruba and English singer, songwriter, author and Read More…
Lagos building collapse death toll rises to five Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako has resigned from his appointment. Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy who announced Salako’s resignation in Ikeja on Monday did not state the reason for his resignation but feelers indicate Salako’s resignation may Read More…
Kenyan presidential contender Raila Odinga’s claims of massive vote rigging in the just concluded presidential elections have been dashed with judicial finality. On Monday the Kenyan Supreme Court upheld the Aug. 9 election of William Ruto as president in a unanimous decision. Chief Justice Martha Koome in a scathing judgement that swept aside opposition leader Read More…
