By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, appeared before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday for the resumed hearing of his trial. The proceedings had previously stalled after Justice Nyako recused herself from the case on September 24, 2024, following an…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, stating that Israel is ready to implement the plan. In an interview with Fox News aired late Saturday, Netanyahu defended the proposal, which has drawn widespread criticism from Middle Eastern nations and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late business magnate Herbert Wigwe, describing him as a visionary leader whose impact remains deeply felt. Speaking at a one-year remembrance event held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said Wigwe’s passing left an irreplaceable void. “A…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dismissed speculation about acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations, stating he has no plans to bid for the popular social media platform. “I’ve not put in a bid for TikTok and I don’t have any plans for what I would do if I had TikTok,” Musk said via videolink at a German…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late banking tycoon Herbert Wigwe, describing him as “a shining star” whose legacy continues to inspire. Speaking at a one-year remembrance service held on Sunday in Lagos, Tinubu, represented by Minister of Finance Wale Edun, praised Wigwe for his contributions to the financial sector…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant progress in its fight against drug abuse, particularly with increased cooperation from state governments. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi disclosed that several state governments have adopted the agency’s advocacy to implement mandatory drug tests…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday led a delegation to visit ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Accompanying Atiku were former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke and former Sokoto State Governor and Senator Aminu Tambuwal. While the details of the meeting remain undisclosed, it comes…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, met with former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola at his Lagos residence on Saturday. The meeting comes amid growing calls for a strong opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, with discussions centered on national politics,…
At the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented seven foreign nationals before Justice Deinde Dipeolu, with one defendant facing arraignment and six others beginning their trials. The six defendants, through their legal representatives, requested a brief adjournment to explore a potential plea bargain with the anti-graft…
