By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the National Assembly to reconsider and approve a proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill that would make the electronic transmission of election results from polling units mandatory. The call followed the adoption of a report presented by the NBA President, Afam Osigwe, SAN,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped a Catholic priest and several other individuals, and killed three security operatives during a rescue operation in Ningi village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed the abduction of Reverend Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, the parish priest of Holy Trinity…
By Ayomide Otitoju A former member of the National Assembly, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has confirmed her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, marking her return to active politics after about 15 years. Obasanjo-Bello disclosed this on Saturday during an interview with Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami, on 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday hosted popular American streamer and internet personality, Kai Cenat, at the Lagos House, Marina. Cenat, who is on his second visit to Lagos, paid a courtesy visit to the governor, during which he shared his experiences in the state and discussed youth-focused initiatives he plans…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singers Nathaniel Bassey and Frank Edwards, alongside the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, have paid tributes following the death of celebrated American worship leader, Dr. Ron Kenoly. Kenoly’s death was confirmed on Tuesday by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, in a statement posted on the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The celebrated designer shared the news on Instagram, posting a short video of the couple at a brown-pastel themed venue, dressed in coordinated tan outfits. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have condemned the deadly attacks on communities in Kwara State, describing the killings as heinous and expressing condolences to the victims and the Nigerian government. In separate statements, the international actors reacted to the assault on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, where gunmen killed…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Enugu State High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 coal miners killed by British colonial authorities during the 1949 Iva Valley massacre in Enugu State. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Anthony Onovo awarded £20 million to each of the affected…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that ongoing repair works on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway will take between six weeks and two months to achieve full completion. The Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Ganiyu Hamzat, disclosed this on Thursday following consultations with the contractor handling the project and the…
