Just in “Blasphemy,” Shi’ites slam Police over Hijab incident, vow swift action

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shiites, has condemned the alleged forceful removal of Hijabs by police officers in Abuja In a statement by Maryam Sani on behalf of the IMN Sisters Forum, the group expressed outrage The IMN staged nationwide protests in response, urging police authorities to respect religious and cultural practices … Read more

“I’m ready to be tortured”: Drama as Tinubu’s minister disrupts event again

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye triggered a fresh conversation on social media as she interrupted another programme in Abuja The minister, who was seen in a viral video visibly frustrated, disrupted the event, noting that the use of the federal ministry of women affairs name without her permission constitute a serious offence TheTalk.NG reports that Kennedy-Ohanenye who said … Read more

Breaking: Court orders INEC to recognize Chris Imumolen as Accord party chairman

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to recognize Prof. Chris Imumolen as the National Chairman of the Accord Party On August 30, Hon. Justice M.M. Adamu issued an ex-parte order restraining other party members from parading themselves as the National Executive Committee of the Accord Party This court ruling solidifies Prof. Imumolen’s … Read more

So sad: Peter Obi speaks after attending Onyeka Onwenus burial in Lagos

Nigerias celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, was on Friday, August 30, laid to rest in Lagos The artiste died on July 30, 2024, aged 72, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring a friend, Stella Okoli Dignitaries who attended Onwenu’s burial include popular presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, and the governor of Abia … Read more

Journalist in prison for sharing content critical of Kano governor, emir Sanusi

The magistrate, Ummah Kurawa, ordered a journalist, Muktar Dahiru, to be remanded in a correctional facility Dahiru was accused of sharing media content critical of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Emir Lamido Sanusi on Facebook The Kano state government said the alleged offences contravene sections 97,391 and 115 of the Penal Code Law Dahiru was … Read more

Simon Ekpa’s Biafra Republic plans prompt Nigerian government to involve EU

The Nigerian government plans to collaborate with the European Union (EU) to take action against Simon Ekpa, a prominent advocate for the Biafra secessionist movement Ekpa has announced plans to declare the Biafra Republic and threatened a 30-day lockdown of institutions in the south-east if Nnamdi Kanu is not released The Defence Headquarters has stated … Read more

It’s our pleasure,” Delta govt to financially assist indigenes in Law School

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved financial assistance for Delta State indigenes This new approval follows a recent bursary award for over 30,000 Delta State students in higher education institutions across Nigeria The approval is part of the Governors MORE agenda aimed at advancing human and infrastructural development in Delta State Delta … Read more

Wole Soyinka honoured with Cuba’s prestigious Haydee Santamaria Medal

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka was honored with the prestigious Haydee Santamaria Medal by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on August 23 The award recognizes Soyinkas lifelong dedication to justice, culture, and human improvement The event also celebrated Soyinkas 90th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his first visit to Cuba Soyinka honoured in Cuba. Photo credit: … Read more

Step-by-step guide: Registering birth certificate online is free in Nigeria

In a significant move to enhance child identity recognition, the Nigerian Population Commission (NPC) has introduced an online self-service platform for birth registration This initiative, supported by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and UNICEF, aims to ensure that every child in Nigeria is registered at birth It marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts … Read more

"Reject Tribalism": Obi reacts to woman in viral video threatening to poison Yor…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi strongly criticized tribalism and hate speech following a viral video in which a woman threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people Obi highlighted the negative impact of tribalism on Nigerias development, questioning its contribution to solving critical issues Emphasizing the importance of good governance, Obi urged Nigerians to prioritize unity … Read more

Family thrown into mourning as 32-year-old man kills self in Ogun, police react

A young married man, resident in Ogun state, has reportedly killed himself over reasons best known to him Olwaeun Shorinola, aged 32 years, was found dead by his wife on Wednesday night, August 28 The spokesperson of the Ogun state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the unfortunate development via a message and shared further details … Read more

Details of meeting between NLC President Ajaero, police emerges

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has finally honoured the police invitation Ajaero was summoned over allegations of terrorism, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, among others Mt. Maxwell Opara, a lawyer to the NLC leader disclosed what transpired between Ajaero and the police at the the police Intelligence Response Team, … Read more