Legal Nigeria Politics Top Story

Abuja court declines to halt Labour Party convention, orders due process

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to issue an injunction against Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), from proceeding with the party’s national convention scheduled to take place in Umuahia, Abia. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, emphasised the importance of due process, stating, “It is essential that Read More…

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Accident Top Story United States World

Black box recovered in Baltimore bridge tragedy as search for victims continues

The aftermath of the catastrophic collision that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge continues to unfold. U.S. federal safety investigators have retrieved the black box from the freight ship involved in the incident, according to the chief of the agency. “The data recorder is crucial for understanding the sequence of events Read More…

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Accident Top Story United States World

Catastrophic collision: Baltimore’s key bridge collapses after ship strike

In the early hours of Tuesday, a colossal container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing a catastrophic collapse that sent vehicles and individuals plummeting into the Patapsco River below. The 948-foot Singapore-flagged vessel, identified as the Dali, struck the bridge, a vital artery for the Port of Baltimore, enveloping the area in Read More…

Business Monetary Policy Top Story

CBN’s MPC hikes monetary policy rate to 24.75% amid economic challenges

In a decisive move to address the economic challenges facing Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 200 basis points, setting it at 24.75% from the previous 22.75%. The MPR, a critical financial tool, influences the rate at which banks lend to each other Read More…

Insecurity Niger Delta Nigeria Top Story

Ali Baba decries killing of soldiers, calls for moral reawakening and constitutional reform

Renowned Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba, has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent killing of 17 Nigerian Army officers in Delta State, labelling the act as “highly abominable.” In a heartfelt interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Akpobome expressed his dismay, stating, “The heinous murder of Read More…

Crime Metro Stealing

Hotel cashier faces theft charges for missing N6.7 million

A 43-year-old hotel cashier, Tiamiyu Ayanbode, was brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing allegations of embezzling N6.7 million from his employer. Residing in Agege, Lagos, Ayanbode stands accused of theft, to which he has entered a plea of not guilty. “In the period between October 2023 and January, at the Lagos Airport Read More…

Business Insurance

Nigerian insurance sector surges with N1.003 trillion gross premium in Q4 2023

The Nigerian Insurance industry has recorded a remarkable growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the Gross Premium Written reaching a staggering N1.003 trillion. This figure marks a significant 27% increase from the N790 billion reported in the previous year. “The statistics reflect a robust upward trajectory in the market’s performance as the year Read More…

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Football Sports

Coventry City seal dramatic FA Cup semi-final spot with last-gasp winner!

Coventry City pulled off a stunning comeback against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a place in the FA Cup semi-finals for only the second time in their history. “A great occasion, the fans have been amazing and we’re just delighted,” said Ellis Simms, who scored twice for Coventry, including a crucial equaliser in the seventh minute of Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story

Young guns fire, Liverpool clinch dramatic League Cup victory with extra-time heroics

In a heart-stopping display of grit and youthful exuberance, Liverpool defied the odds and clinched the League Cup trophy with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge due to a long list of injuries to key players, manager Jurgen Klopp made a bold decision – he turned to Read More…