The legal community and civic space in Nigeria were shaken on Wednesday by the news of the passing of Adesina Ogunlana, a prominent and resilient member of the legal profession. Ogunlana, also known as Serubawon, which translates to ‘scare them’ or ‘frighten the oppressors’ in colloquial Yoruba, has embarked on his final journey. He was…
American sprinter Gabby Thomas claimed a resounding victory in the women’s Olympic 200m in Paris on Tuesday, earning her first major title. Thomas clocked an impressive 21.83sec, securing a win ahead of St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who finished with 22.08sec, and her teammate Brittany Brown, who claimed bronze in 22.20sec. At 27 years old, Thomas,…
During the #EndBadGovernance protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday, a journalist was harassed by thugs. According to our correspondent, the thugs positioned themselves opposite the Federal Secretariat, intimidating and dispersing both journalists and protesters. Prior to our correspondent’s arrival, witnesses reported that two protesters had already been assaulted while police officers reportedly did…
By Ayomide Otitoju Titans, a leading consumer electronics brand, celebrated a triumphant evening at the prestigious Titans of Technology Awards 2024. The event, which took place at the renowned Lagos Oriental Hotel, saw Titans clinch three coveted awards, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Omachona Eguda, the ATL Marketing Manager for Titans Nigeria,…
The House of Representatives has resolved to dissolve the current Joint Ad Hoc Downstream and Midstream Committee investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security issues. This decision follows the disassociation of two lawmakers from an advertorial calling for the dismissal of the…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the sale of Nigerian Air Ltd to Ethiopian Airlines null and void. In his judgment, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa ordered that the proposed establishment of a national carrier, Nigeria Air, by the Federal Government, should not proceed. The judge granted the reliefs sought by the plaintiffs, the Registered…
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano State took a surprising turn on Monday as protesters were seen holding banners featuring the Russian flag. The demonstrators, primarily underage boys, chanted songs in Hausa and ran through the streets in a show of defiance. This development came just a day after the Kano State Government relaxed the curfew…
On Monday, #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, continuing their demonstration despite a nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu. The protesters’ determination follows a Sunday statement by the organizers, signed by Hassan Taiwo, Ayoyinka Oni, and Adegboyega Adeniji on behalf of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee, expressing that the President’s address failed to…
A day after President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address following the #EndBadGovernance protests, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, has criticized the Commander-in-Chief, stating that the broadcast does not reflect the harsh realities faced by Nigerians. Following days of protests, President Tinubu appealed to demonstrators to leave the streets, assuring…
