By Ayomide Otitoju The Katsina State chapter of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) has called on the state government to empower women through literacy education and skills development to prevent their exploitation by bandits as informants. Speaking on the sidelines of an event held on Saturday to mark International Women’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations has urged women worldwide to stand firm in the face of adversity as the world marks International Women’s Day 2025 on March 8. The UN emphasized that the occasion provides an opportunity to push for global equality and reaffirm commitments to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. Although the family has yet to issue an official statement, sources close to the former aide confirmed that he had been gravely ill in recent weeks. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of the Peter…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, ruling that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Olayinka Faji upheld the argument of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over alleged violations of its standing rules. Her suspension, announced on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, follows a dispute in which she accused him of sexual harassment. The decision was based on the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented a Certificate of Approval to the FirstBank Group for the construction of its 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his Special Adviser on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, and the General Manager of the Lagos State…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again brought forward allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, this time with a petition signed by her constituents. During Thursday’s plenary session, Akpoti-Uduaghan was questioned on whether the matter was already before any court of law, to which she responded negatively. Following parliamentary protocol,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6 has issued a criminal summons against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations of defamation against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a court document dated March 5, 2025, Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna ordered VDM to appear before the court on…
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to announce another interest rate cut on Thursday, but analysts suggest the bank may signal an upcoming pause in its easing cycle amid growing economic uncertainty. The ECB has implemented six rate cuts since June last year, shifting focus from inflation control to supporting the struggling eurozone economy….
