A young music producer Nathan Akhimie, has been detained at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, since Friday, August 16, 2024, despite allegedly committing no offense. His family is struggling to meet the N1 million bail demand set by police operatives led by Superintendent Samuel Akhigbe. The incident began when Akhimie visited…
The Abuja Court of Appeal has upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, dismissing an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly to overturn the lower court’s judgment. This decision affirms the earlier ruling that nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and restores him to his position. The Federal High Court…
Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for the Europa Conference League play-off against Servette, marking his second consecutive absence from a matchday squad. He was also omitted from Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City. Sterling’s representatives have asked for some clarity on his future at Chelsea, which has been thrown into…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer have taken home the top honors at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards. Foden, 24, was named the PFA men’s Player of the Year, while Palmer, 22, took home the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Foden had an incredible season, scoring 19 goals in 35…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the upcoming local government election in Anambra State to avoid defeat. According to Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of the APGA Media Forum, the APC’s withdrawal indicates a lack of confidence in winning the election. Obigwe stated, “Anambra APC is…
Traditional worshippers in Ondo State, Nigeria, are advocating for the recognition of traditional oath-taking for public officers, citing its potency and efficacy in ensuring accountability and integrity. They argue that traditional oath-taking would restore sanity and decency to public offices, as the consequences of violating such oaths are well understood in Yorubaland. Proponents of traditional…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said that there may a revolution in Nigeria, warning of an impending storm. In a video clip, he lamented the country’s bad leadership and urged citizens to unite against corrupt leaders. Farotimi stated, “There is a coming deluge; ignore it at your own peril.” He referenced the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees that he is not leaving the party, contrary to speculation. He made this clarification during a visit from the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara expressed his gratitude…
The burial committee has announced the funeral rites for Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the former governor of old Abia State, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 73. The burial is scheduled to take place on November 8, 2024, in Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. The funeral rites will begin with a…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government (BRGIE) has announced December 2, 2024, as the date for presenting its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issuing a declaration. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. According to Ekpa, this move aims to further consolidate the actualization of Biafra’s…
