Oumar Sylla, known as Fonike Mengue, and Mamadou Billo Bah, prominent leaders of a citizens’ movement advocating for a return to civilian rule, were arrested on July 9. This development comes amid rising tensions and ongoing crackdowns on opposition voices by Guinea’s military-led government. Lawyers representing the detained leaders announced plans to protest these “arbitrary…
Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has refuted circulating rumors suggesting his relocation to the United Kingdom. Addressing the issue on the Cross River State Deeper Life Facebook page, Pastor Kumuyi clarified that he had traveled abroad for a crusade and conference, which due to time differences, could not be…
During his sold-out concert at Koko Camden in London, marking the fifth anniversary of his 2019 album “African Giant,” Grammy winner Burna Boy was honored with a prestigious plaque for achieving 2 billion streams. This accolade is a significant milestone in his career, highlighting his international acclaim, especially catapulted by the viral success of his…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a fresh quit notice to Fulani herders to vacate all forests in the South-west. This move follows alleged killings, abductions, and farmland destruction by the herders. In a voice note released by his media aide, Olayemi Koiki, and forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES, Igboho praised…
In a session on Tuesday, Justice Nwite responded to a plea by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, issuing a series of directives. Gambaryan, arriving at court earlier in a wheelchair, stands accused alongside a cryptocurrency firm of money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, on July 5, Justice Nwite had instructed the…
In a recent ruling, Justice Muazu scrutinized claims by Emefiele, highlighting several shortcomings. The judge noted Emefiele’s failure to provide adequate evidence supporting the necessity and inevitability of his medical journey. Emefiele asserted that an invitation for medical treatment in the UK prompted his travel plans, yet he did not present a copy of this…
In a move aimed at strengthening local governance and preserving cultural heritage, the Kano State House of Assembly has passed legislation to create second-class Emirate Councils in Rano, Gaya, and Karaye. These councils, established under the new law, will each oversee specific local government areas, fostering closer ties between grassroots communities and the government while…
Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), disclosed alarming statistics during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He confirmed that the outbreak has spread to 187 local government areas spanning 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Idris highlighted that the majority of infections, approximately 83…
Robert Menendez, a veteran Democrat from New Jersey, has been formally charged with extortion, obstruction of justice, and accepting bribes. The charges stem from allegations that he used his political influence to benefit businessmen connected to Egypt and Qatar. His sentencing is scheduled for a later date. Previously a member of the Senate Foreign Relations…
