By Ayomide Otitoju Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disrupted proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, accusing Justice James Omotosho of attempting to deny him the right to present a final written address in his terrorism trial. As the judge prepared to deliver the verdict, Kanu…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Thursday outlined conditions that must be met by the Federal Government before its ongoing strike can be suspended. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, NARD President Dr. Mohammed Suleiman said the federal government must fully implement items previously agreed upon in the association’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja was cordoned off by police on Wednesday following a violent clash between rival party factions the previous day. A visit to Wadata Plaza by our correspondent revealed barbed wire barricades preventing access to the headquarters. Only a few policemen were present,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pastor Abiodun Bamidele of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, has recounted how bandits stormed his church in the Eruku community of Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, killing three people and abducting around 35 others. Speaking to journalists, Bamidele said the attack occurred during a Thanksgiving service for 18 members who had…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South, expressed optimism on Wednesday that the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State will be rescued soon. He spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, days after gunmen kidnapped about 25 students from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga. “We have a fair idea…
By Ayomide Otitoju Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was named African Men’s Player of the Year on Wednesday, capping a stellar season that saw him lift the UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 27-year-old right-back also won his fourth Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup last season. However, PSG…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ruled that judgment in the trial of the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will be delivered without the defendant present in court. The decision followed what the judge described as Kanu’s unruly conduct during proceedings….
By Ayomide Otitoju The philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has concluded the 12th edition of its annual “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” conference, held in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The event was co-chaired by the First Lady of The Gambia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, H.E. Mrs….
By Ayomide Otitoju Fresh Israeli air strikes killed four people in southern Gaza on Thursday, Gaza health authorities said, prompting warnings from Qatar that renewed attacks could jeopardise the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest strikes occurred less than 24 hours after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the…
