The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has clarified that a US district court did not authorise the seizure of Nigeria’s $21 million. There were reports in August 2023 that UK/US courts authorized an SSS victim Williams Emovbira to seize $21 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
The South-East’s traditional leaders have once more urged the region to be united, secure, and peaceful. The call was made by the monarchs during their Tuesday meeting in the capital of Abia State, Umuahia. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and other prominent traditional leaders from the South East attended the summit, which served…
Nigerian comedian Ali Baba is opening up about how he became a father of triplets at the age of 59 years old. Ali Baba made the revelation during a podcast appearance and explained how the whole thing came to be. Here is what the comedian and business man had to say. Speaking about how he…
The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is currently executing over 1,000 landmark projects across the state which would be completed in record time, in addition to the ongoing recruitment of 15,000 smart school teachers and skilled workers into the state’s workforce. Governor Mbah, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu…
In a shocking turn of events, Pastor John Ogbonna, a renowned clergyman from Ebonyi State, has lost his life while fasting and praying for Nigeria’s well-being on a mountain. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Ugonna had embarked on a spiritual retreat to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges. Unfortunately, his life…
The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from thirty-three thousand Naira (33,000) to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This was revealed in a statement by Caroline Embu, acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NYSC. The scheme said the increment is in line with the enactment…
It is yet another giant feat in the ongoing infrastructure rejuvenation under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, as the people of Akwu Ukwu in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State received a newly rehabilitated solar-powered borehole. The project, aimed at improving water supply in the community, was officially handed over by the Anambra State…
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane has retired from football at the age of 31. Varane joined Italian club Como on a free transfer in July but suffered a knee injury on his debut against Sampdoria last month. The centre-back says he will stay at Como in a non-playing role. “I…
Nicki Minaj and WizkidRenowned American rapper, Nicki Minaj has offered insights on why Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid, deserves a Grammy award, highlighting his exceptional artistry. Nicki Minaj, who recently expressed admiration for Wizkid, asserts that Wizkid’s hit song ‘Essence,’ featuring Tems, deserves a Grammy award. In a recent interview, Nicki Minaj stated that Essence deserved a…
Veteran Nigerian actress Toyin Adegbola, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, has advised women to stay committed to their marriages, despite challenges they may face. In a recent Instagram live session on Monday, the 62-year-old movie star expressed her views on the topic of divorce and equality in marriage. Adegbola emphasised that in her opinion, there…
