< 1 mn read North Korea resumed its controversial practice of sending trash-filled balloons across the border to South Korea on Thursday, with 20 such balloons entering South Korean airspace. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, 10 bundles of trash were discovered in the greater Seoul area, containing propaganda leaflets. This incident follows comments made by Kim […]
< 1 mn read Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has clarified his decision to suspend the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Bemsen Mnyim, for failing to align with the administration’s policies. The suspension, announced Wednesday, followed allegations that Mnyim involved the state in a lawsuit with other governments seeking to proscribe the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a mock accreditation in Ondo State on November 6, 2024, as part of its preparations for the upcoming governorship election. This was revealed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement issued in […]
< 1 mn read A Florida mother, Megan Garcia, has filed a lawsuit against the creators of an AI-powered chatbot, Character.ai, accusing the company of contributing to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, in February. The civil suit, filed in a federal court, claims that the company’s negligence, wrongful death, and deceptive trade practices led to […]
< 1 mn read A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of an alleged contempt case filed by Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, against Godwins Omobayo to November 4. The adjournment follows a motion ex parte granted by Justice James Omotosho, allowing for substituted service of Form 49 on Omobayo. During the […]
< 1 mn read Esinjemiyotan Atsepoyi, wife of popular Nigerian comedian Mr. Jollof (Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi), has filed a N500 million defamation lawsuit against activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The lawsuit follows a series of allegations made by Otse, who accused Mrs. Atsepoyi of using improper means to help her husband secure the position of Senior Special […]
< 1 mn read Dr. Salawu Abiola, a psychiatrist and President of the Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has advised Nigerians to prioritize adequate sleep and rest to reduce the risk of mental health issues, especially in the face of current economic challenges. In an interview, Dr. Abiola warned that prolonged sleeplessness could signal […]
< 1 mn read The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, raised urgent concerns yesterday about the impending threat of climate change, likening Lagos to New York City, which is also experiencing similar challenges. Speaking at a Strategic Management Meeting organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Hamzat warned that Lagos is at risk of submersion […]
< 1 mn read During recent courtesy visits from members of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abeokuta and Lagos, two prominent statesmen, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and General TY Danjuma, voiced their concerns over the declining quality of political leadership in Nigeria. Obasanjo expressed his commitment to the group, promising to serve as its patron and encouraging […]
< 1 mn read Chiemela-Uju Paris Ude, known affectionately as Chi-Chi, is an emerging football talent making waves at just 16 years old as a promising goalkeeper for Arsenal’s U-16 team, while also being registered for the U-21 squad. Her football journey began at the age of eight, playing in her home garden alongside her siblings, inspired by her […]
2 mn read The Concerned Idoma Unity Forum has raised concerns about the process leading to the suspension of the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Prof. Innocent UjaH, and the appointment of Professor Ediga Agbo as the acting Vice Chancellor by the Governing Council of the institution. The group expressed surprise that […]
< 1 mn read Hundreds of tenants occupying Boys Quarters (BQ) at Yauri Flats Estate in Sokoto metropolis staged a peaceful demonstration to protest their forceful eviction by the state government. The tenants, representing various ethnic groups, gathered at the NUJ Secretariat, holding placards with messages such as “Justice for Tenants of Yauri Flats BQs,” demanding fair treatment. The […]
< 1 mn read Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has advocated for a collaborative approach among journalists in the old Eastern region to accelerate development across the states. He urged journalists to focus on governance and development areas that could unify the people to enhance progress. Speaking in Owerri during the opening of a two-day capacity workshop for […]
2 mn read Prof. Yemi Akinseye George, SAN, the Executive Director of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, recently spoke with Vanguard’s Law & Human Rights about various pressing issues within Nigeria’s judiciary, including the need for a Roll of Dishonour to hold judges accountable, the proposed changes to the powers of the EFCC and ICPC, and the backlog […]
2 mn read Land grabbing has become a persistent issue in Oyo State, particularly in Ibadan, where it has taken on a seemingly unmanageable character. This unlawful practice, akin to a stubborn stain, has thrived despite various proposed solutions. Those engaged in land grabbing show a blatant disregard for the law, often resorting to forceful occupation. Recently, traditional […]
< 1 mn read Five male suspects have been apprehended regarding the alleged murder of 46-year-old Lanre Adebayo, a political science graduate from the University of Ilorin. The arrested individuals include the community chairman, two local security guards, and two additional suspects. The incident occurred on Sunday night in the Ita-Elepa area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara […]
< 1 mn read The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) held its 2024 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, addressing critical challenges facing Nigeria’s education sector, including funding crises, infrastructure decay, and staff welfare. During the meeting, NASU President Dr. Makolo Hassan emphasized that inadequate funding severely hinders the sector’s ability to provide quality […]
< 1 mn read Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday about his almost daily conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming to have a “very good relationship” with him. At a campaign rally in Georgia, Trump referred to Netanyahu as “Bibi” and stated, “Bibi called me yesterday, called me the day before. We have a very good relationship. We’re […]
< 1 mn read Foreign exchange (FX) inflows to Nigeria reached $57 billion by August 2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This announcement was made during a meeting with foreign investors in Washington, DC, where Mr. Muhammad Abdullahi, CBN’s Deputy Director of Economic Policy, provided an update on the country’s FX situation. According to Abdullahi, […]
2 mn read Meritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called on the Federal Government to allocate funds to faith-based schools to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children in Nigeria. Speaking at the 4th National Catholic Education Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, Cardinal Onaiyekan criticized the biased funding that overlooks high-achieving faith-based institutions like Regina […]
