Organisers of the just concluded #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest held nationwide from August 1 to 10, 2024, are planning to stage another protest in October. The Director of Mobilisation of the Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, confirmed the planned protests to Newsmen on Monday 19th August 2024. Adenola said the protesters’ […]
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Thierry Henry resigns as France U21 manager.
Thierry Henry has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. The announcement, made by the French Football Federation on Monday, confirmed that Henry’s departure was due to “personal reasons.” Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported the news, stating that Henry had “decided […]
Police arrest two suspected cultists in Ogun.
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two persons on suspicion of their involvement in cult-related activities in Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Abiodun Salami and Destiny Adeola, were arrested by the Ogun State Anti-Robbery Squad after receiving a tip-off from […]
FG Moves To Strengthen Laws That Facilitate Return Of Stolen Artefacts
The Nigerian government is currently making plans to strengthen laws that facilitate the recovery of stolen artefacts into the country. This was revealed by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede on Monday at the ongoing 6th annual general assembly of the Network of […]
Edozie Njoku-led Anambra APGA EXCO Chased Away from ANSIEC Secretariat
Politics. The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has denied recognition to the Chief Edozie Njoku-led faction. Despite official notifications, Njoku’s representatives were forcibly prevented from entering a meeting at the ANSIEC Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State. The factional National Working Committee (NWC) of APGA, led by Okoro Benedict, condemned […]
President Tinubu Reduces Nigeria’s Delegation To Upcoming 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York
President Bola Tinubu has directed a significant reduction in Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The move, announced by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is part of efforts to cut costs and ensure that only officials with essential duties attend the event. […]
Rivers explosion: Police plan suspect’s trial after three surgeries
The Rivers State Police Command has identified the prime suspect behind the June 25 dynamite explosion near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt. The suspect, 49-year-old Preye Josiah from Bayelsa State, is also wanted for a series of bank robberies and is a suspected member of the Vikings cult group. According […]
NDLEA Intercepts 800 Grams of Synthetic Loud at Lagos Airport
A Vietnam-bound businessman, Paul Okwy Mbadugha, has been arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after testing positive for ingesting cocaine. A report from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stated that the 54-year-old suspect excreted 88 wraps of the drug, weighing 1.71 kilograms, after four days under observation. […]
Wigwe University in Isiokpo Rivers State Offers Scholarships to 100 Students as the Institution Commences Operations in September 2024
Wigwe University, set to open in September 2024, is launching 100 scholarships for outstanding students. These scholarships, honoring the vision of the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, aim to support students with exceptional academic achievements and leadership skills. Professor Marwan AI-Akaidi, the Acting Vice Chancellor, emphasized that this initiative shows the […]
Katsina CSO Demands Prosecution of Nationals Involved in Protest
A Katsina Civil Society Group, Katsina Concerned Citizens For Good Governance (KCCGG), has raised alarms over recent incidents involving foreign nationals that they say threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty. The group highlighted incidents where foreign nationals were arrested for actions potentially harmful to the country, including raising foreign flags, such as the […]