A court in Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism The charges brought against Yulia Navalnaya, who lives outside Russia, in absentia are to do with her alleged “participation in an extremist society. Navalny was Russia’s most significant opposition leader of the past…
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has disclosed that attempted suicide is a punishable offence in Nigeria. In a statement on X.com on Tuesday, Edafe explained that the law considers attempted suicide an offence punishable by up to one year imprisonment. This clarification comes after a man who attempted suicide in Abuja…
President Bola Tinubu has created a new ministry known as Ministry of Livestock Development. The ministry’s creation was announced during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee established to address the issue of farmers-herders crisis. Present at the Inauguration were the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the…
A group, 21st-Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience has frowned at President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the unending political crisis in Rivers State, describing it as disturbing, worrisome and unacceptable. A statement by the leader of the youth group, Izon Ebi, condemned the long silence of the President, noting that the reason…
Singer Celine Dion is contemplating a return to the spotlight despite battling a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome. The iconic 56-year-old artiste has reportedly been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics despite the progression of her illness. The Canadian singer, known for her powerful voice,…
A hyena which escaped from the Wildlife Park in Jos Plateau State has been found alive and returned to its cage. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the management of the Plateau State Tourism Cooperation led by Chuwang Pwajok, the hyena was discovered after a relentless search and immediately tranquillized and captured. The statement…
A major drug cartel behind the production and distribution of deadly psychoactive substance, methamphetamine, popularly called ‘mkpuru mmiri’, has been taken down by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), following the arrest of the leader of the syndicate, 42-year-old Joachin Mbonu. A statement by Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday,…
A constitutional amendment bill to improve women’s representation in parliament through the introduction of special seats, has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The lawmakers were on Tuesday divided on the bill. While some wholly supported it, others called for critical observation, as they drew attention to the provision of the constitution that…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary,” a statement on the Liberian Government website read. Boakai said the move reflects his resolve to lead by example in strengthening accountability. “In addition to his own salary reduction, the President has pledged to empower the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to…
The FCT police command on Tuesday handed over the man who tried to commit suicide Shuaibu Yushau to the Social Development Secretariat (SDS) for mental assessment and evaluation Yushau had attempted to take his life by climbing a high broadband mast at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja. A statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer,…
