The Coroner’s inquest into the tragic death of Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy whose small intestine was reported to have gone missing, commenced on Friday at the Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate court in Lagos. Akin-Bright passed away on September 9 following corrective surgery performed at LASUTH. Presided over by His Honour Mrs. Bola Folarin-Williams, the District Read More…
The embattled Pastor of the I Reign Christian Ministry, Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, who is charged with rape, concluded his defence on Friday before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos. Oluwafeyiropo had pleaded not guilty to the charges and has consistently denied the allegations since the commencement of the trial. The case involves Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has exercised the ‘Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy’ to approve a final waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order imposed on striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This decision comes after an extensive period of dialogue and negotiations between the Federal Government and NARD, culminating Read More…
President Bola Tinubu emphasised the necessity of making sacrifices to restore the country to its rightful place among nations. The President made this statement during an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo in Abuja on Friday, as conveyed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. President Tinubu addressed the temporary Read More…
Jim Jordan’s ambitious pursuit of becoming the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives came to an end on Friday after his fellow Republicans withdrew their support following a third unsuccessful vote on the House floor. This development leaves the House unable to respond to President Joe Biden’s request for a $106 billion national-security package, Read More…
In a significant development, a French military convoy is set to depart Niger for Chad in the coming days, marking the halfway point in the promised withdrawal of the 1,450 French troops stationed in Niger. This update was provided by Niger’s Colonel Mamane Sani Kaiou on Friday. Last week, the French military initiated the departure Read More…
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has clarified that the implementation of the N35,000.00 per month wage award for Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will be funded from the treasury, as specified in a circular released by the Commission in Abuja. In the words of Mr. Ekpo Nta, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Read More…
Several financial experts have voiced their support for the Federal Government’s proposal to impose additional taxes on wealthy Nigerians, citing it as a means to enhance the country’s fiscal revenues and promote income redistribution. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, these experts provided their insights. “The government proposal is Read More…
Morocco, one of the co-hosts for the 2030 World Cup, is gearing up for the event with a grand project in the works. The Prime Minister’s office announced on Friday that Morocco intends to construct a large stadium near Casablanca in Benslimane and undertake significant renovations on six additional stadiums. A pivotal deal was struck Read More…
In the maiden edition of the African Football League (AFL), history was made as the first-ever quarter-final encounter concluded in a 2-2 draw, featuring Tanzania’s Simba and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The thrilling match unfolded on a Friday, setting the stage for a memorable pan-African competition. The first half was marked by intense competition, with Read More…
