The Lagos State Police Command has initiated a probe into the demise of an unidentified woman, discovered deceased in a hotel room, according to Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin. Confirming the incident on Sunday, Hundeyin disclosed that the hotel manager reported the matter at the Trinity Police Station around 6:17 p.m. on Friday. Read More…
Month: January 2024
Two arrested in Lagos for allegedly beating man to death over car door theft
In Ikeja, Lagos State, the police apprehended two individuals on Thursday in connection to the fatal assault of a man allegedly involved in the theft of car doors, as confirmed by police spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to Hundeyin, the arrest was instigated by the widow of the deceased, who reported the incident at the Read More…
Lawmakers quiet on Tinubu’s rice palliative distribution, public seeks clarification
In Abuja, certain lawmakers in the House of Representatives have maintained an unusual silence regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the distribution of rice palliatives attributed to President Bola Tinubu. This comes in the wake of Rep. Dekeri Anamero’s disclosure that Tinubu provided each member with two trailer loads of rice intended for distribution among their Read More…
FG to probe alleged fund transfer from humanitarian ministry into private account, Info Minister affirms
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has announced that the Federal Government will investigate allegations concerning the purported payment of funds into a private account linked to Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. In a statement released on Sunday, Idris assured Nigerians that the government is Read More…
CBN disburses $61.64 million to foreign airlines to clear forex backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the disbursement of $61.64 million to foreign airlines via various Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) as part of its commitment to clear the backlog of matured foreign exchange in DMBs. According to the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, this disbursement aligns with the CBN’s dedication Read More…
Dangote Industries responds to EFCC’s raid on Lagos Office over forex transactions
The management of Dangote Industries Ltd. reacted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) raid on its Lagos head office regarding alleged foreign exchange transactions during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement, the multi-product group expressed its readiness to cooperate with the EFCC in its Read More…
Landmark trial in Switzerland: Former Gambian minister faces charges of crimes against humanity
Switzerland gears up for a significant trial on Monday, as former Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko faces charges of crimes against humanity under the ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh’s regime. The trial marks a crucial moment in the pursuit of justice, empowered by the principle of universal jurisdiction allowing grave crimes to be prosecuted globally. Campaign Read More…
Liverpool storms into FA Cup 4th round, Arsenal’s goal drought continues
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp praised his team’s resilience in a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup, acknowledging the absence of key players like Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, and Virgil van Dijk. Klopp remarked, “That’s a really good football team we missed.” He commended the team’s performance despite the challenges, stating, “Football is like Read More…
How they want to govern eight billion people
Eight billion human beings entered 2024, a few days ago with hopes of a better world. But that may be largely determined by rulers across countries who may not even share the same vision. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, whose forces have sustained some 70,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries, does not seek a peaceful resolution. Rather, Read More…
Lagos Police arrest three for disruptive street carnival
The police command in Lagos State has apprehended three individuals, including a teenager, allegedly involved in organising a street carnival that led to a disturbance of public peace by shutting down a street and blocking traffic flow. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, officially confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Saturday evening. “The Read More…