Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare have been discharged of alleged treasonable felony charges by the Federal High Court, Abuja. This decision follows the withdrawal of the charges by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, announced the discharge of the defendants, stating, “In view of the Read More…
Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has reaffirmed the prohibition on the unauthorised use of camouflage uniforms across the country, citing the prevailing security situation as the basis for the directive. Matawalle stressed that only the Armed Forces and the Police are permitted to use camouflage uniforms during joint operations. He underscored Read More…
A wave of protest swept through Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Monday, as citizens expressed their frustrations over the economic challenges stemming from the policies of President Bola Tinubu. The demonstrators, predominantly youths, took to the streets, blocking major thoroughfares to highlight the escalating cost of living nationwide. They demanded urgent government action Read More…
The European Union has initiated an investigation into ByteDance’s TikTok to determine whether the social media platform violated online content regulations aimed at safeguarding children and ensuring transparent advertising, announced EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Monday. Breton stated, “Today we open an investigation into TikTok over a suspected breach of transparency & obligations to Read More…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the Minister of Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun, to prioritise transparent financial strategies and tax relief to foster private sector development. Mr. Dele Oye, the National President of NACCIMA, conveyed this message during a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos following Read More…
The financial services sector took the lead in trading activities on the equity market of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) during the week, as investors engaged in transactions totalling 1.6 billion shares valued at N36.50 billion across 42,546 deals. According to the NGX weekly market report, this week’s turnover contrasted with the previous week’s figures Read More…
Nigerians residing in New York have reiterated their appeal to the Federal Government to furnish the Nigeria Consulate with passport production printers, aiming to streamline passport services in the United States. The call was reiterated during a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting organised by the Consulate to engage with the Nigerian community within its jurisdiction, Read More…
Coronation Group Ltd, the proud title sponsor of the 2024 Lagos Polo Tournament Silver Cup, reaffirmed its dedication to fostering the growth of polo in Nigeria during the finals of the prestigious tournament held at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi. Wole Onasanya, the Chief Executive of Coronation Group, underscored the company’s unwavering support for the Read More…
Italy’s highest appeals court has delivered a landmark ruling, deeming the practice of returning sea migrants to Libya unlawful, a decision celebrated by charitable organisations and human rights advocates. The Court of Cassation affirmed the conviction of the captain of an Italian towboat, Asso 28, who, in 2018, rescued 101 migrants from a rubber dinghy Read More…
Ilia Topuria orchestrated a sensational second-round knockout to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski and seize the UFC featherweight belt during Saturday’s UFC 298 event held at the Honda Centre. The triumph marked Volkanovski’s inaugural loss in the division, adding an electrifying chapter to the UFC narrative. In a highly anticipated showdown between youthful exuberance embodied by Topuria, Read More…
