Kenyan authorities on Monday dropped terrorism charges against prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, replacing them with a lesser charge of unlawful possession of ammunition, following national and international condemnation. Mwangi was arrested on Saturday and initially accused of facilitating terrorist activities, a charge he strongly denied. Appearing in court on Monday, he maintained his…
A Bangladeshi military training jet crashed into a school compound in Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in what is being described as the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as flames engulfed parts of the Milestone School and College grounds. Emergency responders rushed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has declared her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting that the Kogi Central lawmaker will resume her duties in the Senate on Tuesday despite resistance from some quarters in the upper legislative chamber. In a statement on Monday, Yesufu said she would personally accompany Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ruling on the application, Justice Nwite held that the medical report attached to Bello’s request lacked…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Lagos High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Rahmat Omolara Animashaun, who is facing prosecution for allegedly fabricating child sexual abuse allegations against her former husband, Mr. Adewale Olatunji. The order was granted by Justice I.O. Harrison following Ms. Animashaun’s failure to appear in court on July…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Chess Day, the Nigeria Online Media Alliance (NOMA) has commended EcoBank Nigeria for its sustained commitment to youth education and development through its flagship chess initiative. The recognition follows the success of the EcoBank National School Team Chess Championship, which drew over 2,000 students from more than…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Labour Party caucus in the Senate has demanded an apology from Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over comments suggesting that Peter Obi must seek security clearance before visiting the state. In a statement signed by Senators Victor Umeh, Ireti Kingibe, Okey Ezea, and Tony Nwoye, the lawmakers described the governor’s remarks…
By Ayomide Otitoju Thailand’s revered Buddhist monkhood is under fire following a sex extortion scandal involving at least 11 monks and a woman accused of secretly filming their encounters and demanding hush money. Police say the monks, who violated their vows of celibacy, paid nearly $12 million from temple donations meant to earn spiritual merit….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have signed a ceasefire deal in Doha, Qatar, aiming to halt fighting in the mineral-rich but volatile eastern region. The truce, signed after three months of talks, follows a separate Washington agreement between Kinshasa and Rwanda. It commits both sides to ending hostilities, halting…
