At least seven people were killed in a violent assault on Sunday in Segue village, central Mali, according to local reports from the diocese and a civil society organization. The Mopti region’s diocese confirmed that among the victims was a relative of a prominent cleric, alongside six other men. The local diocese described the incident…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician who allegedly mailed abortion pills to a woman in Texas, challenging the state’s stringent abortion laws. The civil suit was filed on Thursday against Dr. Margaret Carpenter, founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, in a case that highlights the clash…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Labour Party (LP) has filed a lawsuit concerning the recent defection of six members of the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among the defectors is Akangbe Illiya, who represents Jos South/Jos East in Plateau State, joining the APC on Thursday and contributing to the growing number…
A tragic incident occurred late Saturday when a migrant boat sank off the coast of Crete, resulting in one confirmed death and leaving 40 others reportedly missing. According to Greece’s coastguard, 39 survivors were successfully rescued from the waters approximately 12 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos Island. The capsizing of the vessel, which took place…
Philip Stevens, a 66-year-old man from Hampshire, has been awarded £70,000 ($88,000) in a settlement with his doctor after developing a gambling addiction linked to a medication prescribed for restless leg syndrome. The settlement was announced by his lawyers on Friday. Stevens was prescribed Ropinirole, a dopamine antagonist, in 2017 but was not made aware…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the absence of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, from recent court proceedings, stating that his non-appearance was a “procedural move.” The explanation was provided by Bello’s counsel, J.B. Daudu (SAN), during a court session on Friday. Bello’s absences have previously led to…
By Ayomide Otitoju A total of ₦1.727 trillion, representing the November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been allocated to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils in Nigeria. This distribution was announced during the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja. The disclosure came from a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited, widely known as FirstBank, has issued a strong denial regarding recent fraud allegations published by Tech Cabal, labeling the claims as entirely unsubstantiated and lacking factual evidence. Established in 1894, FirstBank stands as West Africa’s premier bank and a leading provider of financial inclusion services across the…
Manchester City has announced record revenues for a Premier League club, with income for the last season reaching £715 million ($903 million). This notable increase comes as the champions celebrated an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, with revenue rising from £712.8 million to this new high for the fiscal year ending June 30. Despite…
