No fewer than 43 countries on Monday called for an independent international investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — and said President Vladimir Putin bore ultimate responsibility. European Union members, the United States, Britain, Ukraine, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway were among countries to voice outrage over Navalny’s death at…
Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has hit back at his colleague, Zubby Michael for claiming he could buy him. Recall that Zubby had in the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’, claimed to be the ‘biggest actor’ in Africa. Timini immediately countered Zubby, arguing that he was not bigger…
Former Bayelsa state governor and APC governorship candidate in the November 2023 governorship election in the State, Timipre Sylva has passed a vote of no confidence on the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. He accused the Tribunal headed by Justice Adekunle Adeleye of undue bias against them in the conduct of proceedings, findings and…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 25 for ruling in an application by the Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor, Edison Ehie, seeking to set aside an arrest warrant issued against him and five others. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Monday after hearing arguments from parties in the suit….
Minister of Works David Umahi says it is unpatriotic for organised labour to hold nationwide protests over hardship in the land His comment, made on Monday while inspecting the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, is in reaction to the recent protests by the NLC over the precarious economic situation in the country. Soaring inflation and the consequent…
An Abia State High Court sitting at Isuochi would on March 13, 2024, commence hearing in a suit seeking to stop the state government from going ahead with its plan to remodel the Umuchieze Garki Cattle Market.The government has also decided to end the practice of cattle dealers and their families making their homes…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has hit out at his former club following their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the premier league on Sunday Speaking to Premier League Productions, Scholes said: “It’s probably the right result. Man City are a class above at the moment. He added that Man United don’t have the players…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has made a return to social media after a short absence. Iwobi deleted all his Instagram post following criticism that greeted his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old was a subject of cyberbullying from Nigerian fans following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 final defeat to the Elephants…
The US Supreme Court is expected to rule on Monday on whether states can use an anti-rebellion constitutional clause to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot. Colorado used a little-known amendment to the Constitution to remove him from the state’s Republican primary ballot, citing the 6 January riot. Fifteen states including Colorado hold their…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has released its schedule of activities ahead of the Ondo State governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed November 16, 2024, as date for the Ondo State Governorship election. The schedule, signed by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, was displayed on Monday…
