The federal government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning to address a planned nationwide protest on August 1. President Bola Tinubu has urged protesters to shelve their plans, pleading for more time to execute people-oriented programs. The meeting, attended by ministers and presidential advisers, aims to address grievances over the rising cost of…
A video showing the moment a man was fully bathed in black engine oil upon completing his apprenticeship is generating buzz on social media. The video shows the man on his knees while individuals pour the engine oil over him. Hands are also placed on his head as one of the individuals prays for him….
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Department of State Service (DSS), police, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and seven others from stopping or disrupting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) congresses in Rivers State. Justice Peter Lifu ordered the PDP and its national officers to proceed with the conduct of the congresses as…
French side Olympic Marseille have secured the services of Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham on an initial loan deal for the 2024-25 season. The agreement includes a permanent transfer obligation worth around £17 million Hojbjerg’s tenure at Tottenham saw him make 39 appearances last season, but with only 10 starts under his belt, it…
Nigeria’s controversial singer “Charly Boy, has made a shocking vow – he’ll divorce his wife of 47 years if Kamala Harris doesn’t win the US presidential election! The maverick musician took to X to declare his support for Harris, calling her his “crush” and stating that America deserves its first Black Female President after Barack…
“In a significant move, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has thrown her weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsing her as the Democratic presidential candidate. Pelosi’s endorsement comes as she urges Democrats to unite and defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Taking to X, Pelosi wrote, “Today, I’m proud to offer…
“Professor Pat Utomi, a prominent political economist and Labour Party chieftain, has slapped President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, with a N500 billion lawsuit threat. The legal action follows Onanuga’s controversial allegation that Utomi and other supporters of Peter Obi are planning nationwide protests against hunger, economic hardship, and naira devaluation. Utomi vehemently denies the…
The Enugu State Security Council has issued a strong warning to those planning to enforce a sit-at-home order in the state asking them to desist or be ready to face the consequences. The council, led by Governor Peter Mbah, declared that sit-at-home orders are illegal and have no place in Enugu State. The warning comes…
Nigerian workers, under the umbrella of the All Workers Convergence (AWC), have issued a stern warning to those opposing the planned protest against hunger and bad governance in the country. The workers’ group has declared that anyone who attempts to thwart the protest is an enemy of the people. In a statement signed by the…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed the nomination of Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Lamido in the suit marked CA/ABJ/CV/642/2024, the appellate court on Monday threw out an appeal brought by Philip Shaibu. Recall that…
