By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against using federal influence to disrupt democratic processes in Osun State. Makinde issued the warning on Sunday during the swearing-in ceremony of 30 newly elected local government chairmen in Osun State. He condemned any attempt to resort to self-help in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Bello is facing a 19-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money laundering…
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a stable night and is resting, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. Initially diagnosed with bronchitis, his condition worsened into pneumonia,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to March 6 and 7, 2025. The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involves allegations of money laundering. The adjournment followed testimony from two prosecution witnesses, one of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday as Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The commemoration came as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he termed a “special military operation” in February 2022 triggered the…
Legendary singer and songwriter Roberta Flack, known for timeless hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Her publicist confirmed her death but did not disclose the cause. Flack had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has awarded a ₦50 million grant to empower 1,000 women petty traders in Kaduna State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The symbolic cheque was presented on Monday at the Umaru Yar’Adua Conference Centre through Hasfat Uba Sani, wife of the Kaduna State Governor and RHI…
Wallace died in the early hours of Friday at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania according to Monroe County.She was instrumental in making sure her son’s legacy was kept alive, despite being dismissive of Notorious B.I.G’s style even labelling it as ”noise” Wallace also launched the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation following her son’s death, an organisation…
Germans headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal election, with conservative candidate Friedrich Merz emerging as the frontrunner after a campaign dominated by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of U.S. President Donald Trump. Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), with more than 59 million eligible voters. First exit poll…
