By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside two other defendants, in the sum of ₦500 million. In his ruling, Justice Nwite ordered that each defendant must produce two sureties who own landed…
By Ayomide Otitou US forces killed a total of 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during a weekend operation to capture former President Nicolás Maduro, according to official figures released Tuesday by Caracas and Havana. Venezuela’s military confirmed that 23 of its service members died in Saturday’s raids, which resulted in Maduro’s ouster. An official…
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned recent US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizure of the country’s leader, saying the actions undermined a core principle of international law. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said states must not threaten or use…
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday moved to consolidate control of government amid pressure from Washington to grant access to the country’s vast oil reserves, while also seeking to retain the loyalty of supporters of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez, 56, a former vice president, was sworn in as acting president on Monday, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olugbemisola Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS). The appointment was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Odusote’s four-year tenure will take effect from January 10, 2026. As…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan at his office in the Maitama area of Abuja. The meeting was attended by members of the party’s NWC, alongside some state PDP chairmen aligned with the party leadership. Sources…
By Ayomide Otitoju A high-capacity bus was gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor. The bus was reportedly travelling towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge. The incident caused significant traffic buildup, prompting the deployment of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s economic growth and global relevance are deeply rooted in the stories that shape its identity, describing Lagos as a city defined by resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive for progress. The governor made the remarks during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday performed his electronic registration in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged party members in the state to actively participate in the ongoing exercise. Sanwo-Olu described the APC e-registration, which is being conducted nationwide, as a civic responsibility and a prerequisite for genuine party membership…
