Tensions arise between South Africa and Morocco as they vie for the presidency of the United Nations’ top human rights body, with South Africa accusing Rabat of rights violations in Western Sahara, questioning its credibility to lead the council. According to diplomats, the U.N. Human Rights Council faces an unprecedented situation, lacking a president at Read More…
Year: 2024
Kano Pillars appeals N12 million fine for pitch disruption
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider the N12 million fine imposed on the team for alleged misconduct. In a statement by the club’s secretary, Sani Ibrahim, the incident occurred during the week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani Abacha Read More…
SCOAN counters allegations against late TB Joshua
A BBC report disclosed allegations made by numerous ex-Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) members, including five British nationals, against the late TB Joshua. These accusations, spanning nearly two decades, include incidents of rape and forced abortions allegedly perpetrated within a secretive Lagos compound. The Synagogue Church of All Nations responded to the BBC documentary, Read More…
Ikorodu Local Government pledges overseas agricultural training for youths
In Ikorodu, Lagos State, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of the local government, announced plans to sponsor at least 50 youths on agricultural training abroad. The aim is to familiarise them with diverse production processes and modern farming techniques. Adesina emphasised the significance of this initiative, stating, “My administration is committed to empowering youths through education Read More…
Man remanded over alleged sexual assault on neighbour’s eight-year-old in Surulere
In Ikeja, the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded a 27-year-old man, Owolabi Olabisi, in a correctional centre on Monday for an alleged sexual assault on his neighbour’s eight-year-old girl. Olabisi had entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of sexual assault by penetration. According to state counsel Ms. Abimbola Abolade, the Read More…
EFCC summons suspended minister Betta Edu over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extended an invitation to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, for questioning concerning alleged fraud. The invitation comes in light of her suspension by President Bola Tinubu over a contentious payment of N585.189 million to a private bank account. Betta Edu, a Read More…
Dismissal of FCCPC and BPE heads: Irukera responds on X (formerly Twitter)
President Bola Tinubu has discharged Mr. Babatunde Irukera, head of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr. Alexander Okoh, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) head. This action was confirmed in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, as part of a strategic overhaul of critical Read More…
Nigerian stocks hit record high, led by banks
Nigerian stocks extended gains for the fifth session on Monday, led by banks to push the main index past a psychological threshold of 80,000 points for the first time ever, according to LSEG data. The All Share Index closed 0.83% up at a record 80,328.58 points. “Stocks have leapt 6.5% in early 2024 trading, extending Read More…
Dangote oil refinery prepares for test runs, aims for self-sufficiency and export
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery, funded by Aliko Dangote at a cost of $20 billion, is set to commence test runs potentially this week following the arrival of its sixth crude cargo on Monday, as disclosed by company officials. The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), marks a significant milestone after enduring Read More…
Niger’s ousted president’s son granted provisional release from house arrest
Niger’s military tribunal announced the provisional release of Mohamed Bazoum Salem, the son of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, from house arrest in Niamey, according to a statement released on Monday. Salem, aged 23, had been under detention at the presidential residence, alongside his parents, since the military coup that ousted his father from power in Read More…