By Ayomide Otitoju Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was on Tuesday re-arraigned before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the dissemination of offensive content. The charges, brought by the office of the Inspector-General of Police, allege that Otse cyberbullied…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotoso admitted the documents on Tuesday after the defence, led by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major restructuring of its leadership, cutting its executive management team nearly in half due to significant funding reductions, particularly from the United States. In an internal email to staff seen by AFP on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the executive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially removed Elie Bitar, a foreign national, from its wanted list in connection with the alleged Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment fraud. Bitar was initially declared wanted by the EFCC on April 30 over his alleged role in the suspected fraudulent scheme operated through…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside family members, government officials, and associates, will on Thursday, May 15, commemorate the one-year remembrance of the late Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, with a Memorial and Thanksgiving Service scheduled to hold at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Covenant House, Victoria…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) , Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC), describing the move as a historic turning point…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged errors that affected the performance of candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted that certain discrepancies influenced the outcome of the examination. The UTME is…
Britain’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in over three years, reaching 4.5 percent in the first quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The report highlights growing concerns over the health of the UK labour market, which is under pressure from both domestic and international economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday warned that long-overdue reforms at the global body would require “painful” decisions, including staff reductions and restructuring, as the organization grapples with chronic financial constraints exacerbated by policies from the Trump administration. “Our shared goal has always been to make our organization more efficient —…
