Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has set October 31 as the date for delivering a ruling and judgment in the case seeking the removal of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, over allegations of wrongful appointment. The decision follows the conclusion of arguments from both sides, with parties…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government faced a significant challenge on Tuesday as opposition leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals. This marks the first major test of Trudeau’s minority government, which has become increasingly vulnerable following the collapse of a coalition agreement with the New Democratic Party (NDP). A…
During the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Lebanon is on “the brink” as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israeli strikes reportedly killing at least 558 people, including children. Guterres urged world leaders to be alarmed by the situation, as the gathering in Manhattan shifts focus from Gaza to Lebanon’s deteriorating…
In a poignant farewell address at the United Nations on Tuesday, President Joe Biden emphasized the dangers posed by global autocrats as he reflected on his decision to withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential race. “My fellow leaders, let us never forget, some things are more important than staying in power,” he declared, receiving applause…
The Lagos State Police Command has extended an invitation to Juwon Sanyaolu, National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, for a meeting with the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The Take It Back Movement played a significant role in organizing the #EndBadGovernance protests held in August across Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory,…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The monarch praised Ladoja as a “worthy son of Ibadanland” for his lifelong contributions to the city, the state, and Nigeria. In…
Billionaire Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has expressed regret over his decision not to purchase Premier League club Arsenal for $2 billion. In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV in New York, Dangote acknowledged that the opportunity has slipped away, with Arsenal now valued at around $4 billion. Back in 2020, Dangote had announced…
By Ayomide Otitoju A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that an additional annual investment of just $0.24 per patient in digital health interventions—such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots—could save over 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment is…
Three individuals lost their lives early Monday in a devastating accident at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Gate in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 1 AM, involved two vehicles, with the drivers remarkably escaping without injury. A witness on X, @Drweloveu, described the scene, stating that the drivers emerged unscathed while their friends…
