FG Opposes Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Submission in Terrorism Trial
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to…
FG Opposes Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Submission in Terrorism Trial
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), insisting that he has a case to answer on terrorism charges. Lead prosecution counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), argued before Justice James Omotosho on…
South West PDP Reaffirms Loyalty, Unity at Ibadan Meeting
By Ayomide Otitoju The South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its loyalty to the party and its commitment to unity and progress in the region, following a strategic meeting held on Friday at the Olusoji Adagunodo Zonal Secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a communiqué issued at the end of…
BREAKING: Dino Melaye Makes Courtroom Debut as Lawyer
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, made his first appearance in court as a lawyer on Friday, marking a new chapter in his professional journey after years in politics and public life. Melaye, clad in the traditional lawyer’s wig and gown, appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite at Court 8 of the Federal…
BREAKING: Tinubu Names Babangida Chair of Bank of Agriculture
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was announced in a statement issued Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Babangida,…
FirstBank Hits ₦1 Trillion in Digital Loans
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has reached a major milestone with the disbursement of over ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loans, underscoring its leadership in digital banking and financial inclusion across West Africa. The milestone, achieved through the bank’s suite of digital lending products—including FirstAdvance, FirstCredit, and AgentCredit—reflects a significant expansion in access…
Luka Modric Joins AC Milan on One-Year Deal
Croatian football legend Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract with AC Milan, bringing his glittering European career to Italy as he looks to remain competitive at the highest level. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner confirmed the move on Wednesday in an interview with AC Milan TV, stating, “I’m happy to be here. I wanted…
House GOP Passes $9B Spending Cuts Backed by Trump
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives early Friday approved a sweeping $9 billion package of spending cuts backed by President Donald Trump, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting in what they described as the first step in a broader campaign to slash federal expenditures. The vote, passed along mostly party lines by 216 to…
Snoop Dogg Becomes Co-Owner of Swansea City
American rapper and global entertainment icon Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner of Swansea City, the Welsh football club confirmed on Thursday, marking a surprising new chapter in the club’s ownership structure. The 53-year-old joins former Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric as investors in the Championship side. Modric, who recently signed for AC…
Bonmati Cleared for Euro 2025 Clash with Switzerland
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati says she is ready to give her all in Friday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against hosts Switzerland after recovering from a bout of viral meningitis that briefly cast doubt over her tournament. The reigning Ballon d’Or Féminin winner, who missed the opening two group games against Portugal and Belgium, returned…
