The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), conducted a raid on Wednesday at Aroma under bridge in a bid to eradicate the persistent issue of child begging in the area. Addressing journalists after the operation, the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs….
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor will not make his highly anticipated comeback this year. McGregor was initially scheduled to face Michael Chandler on June 29, but withdrew from the bout due to a broken toe. However, McGregor has disputed White’s claim, taking to social media to declare that he wants to…
A US born Kano state Indigene Dr Bello Galadanci, known as Dan Bello, has accused President Bola Tinubu of bringing economic policies that led to widespread hunger in the country. Speaking on Trust TV, Dan Bello challenged the government to sue him if displeased with his criticism. He said, “If what I’m doing is not…
Omoyele Sowore, the Convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, has strongly criticized the House of Representatives for introducing the Counter-Subversion Bill 2024. He described the bill as “buffoonery” and predicted an earlier-than-expected resurgence of the #EndBadGovernance movement. Sowore called on federal lawmakers to withdraw the proposed legislation or face a shutdown of the National Assembly. He…
The House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which aims to impose stringent penalties on Nigerians who fail to recite the national anthem. The proposed legislation seeks to punish individuals who refuse to recite the national anthem with a fine of N5 million, a 10-year prison sentence, or both. The bill also…
The wait is finally over! The English Premier League (EPL) is set to kick off this Friday, August 18, with a mouth-watering encounter between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford. The 2024-25 season promises to be an exciting one, with top teams vying for the coveted title and relegation battles that will keep fans…
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta on August 14 due to a freak injury sustained during training. The incident occurred when teammate Aurelien Tchouameni slipped and landed on Camavinga’s ankles during a rondo drill, causing Camavinga to scream in pain. Although initial fears suggested a serious injury,…
Lawyer and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has pointed fingers at the Federal Government, accusing them of being responsible for the #Igbomustgo campaign in Lagos. Ejiofor linked the campaign to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Ononuga’s statement during the 2023 Presidential campaign build-up. Ejiofor alleged that Ononuga’s ethnically charged statements…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to make a crucial decision on Friday, August 16, that will shape the future of Nigeria’s judiciary. The council will meet to select a successor to the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 on August 22. Justice…
…Kano South Lawmaker Contradicts RMAFC’s Disclosure of N1.06m Monthly Salary Senator Sumaila Kawu, representing Kano South, has disclosed that he earns over N21m monthly as his total take-home package, contradicting the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) statement that each senator receives N1.06m monthly. The RMAFC had provided a breakdown of senators’ monthly earnings,…
