The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. They were accused of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and unlawful control of a property in…
Israel said Wednesday that it is redeploying ground forces from the Gaza Strip to the northern border with Lebanon as fighting with the militant group Hezbollah intensified. This is amid a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and U.S… In a statement, the Israeli military said it was transferring the Golani Brigade from its Southern…
A man shot and killed his son with a homemade gun during a birthday party he threw for his father, police said on Tuesday. The 63-year-old shooter was detained without a warrant after the police were alerted to a shooting at an apartment in Incheon, west of Seoul. The man is suspected of firing two…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a septuagenarian, Uchelue Ikechukwu, in Anambra for possession of illicit substances. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspect, a grandpa, was among six suspects arrested with illicit substances…
Nigerian music superstars, Davido, Ayra Starr and fans of sensational singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, have celebrated her for winning the highly coveted Best African Music Performance award at the 2025 Grammys. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tems made history at the 67th Grammy awards on Sunday in Los Angeles…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Nigerian activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore that his bail will be revoked if he makes further public comments deemed harmful to national peace and security. The caution was issued on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar while ruling on Sowore’s bail application following his arraignment by the Department…
By Dr Juliette Tuakli In order for “Health for All” to become a reality, access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery and ongoing surgical education must become a priority in Africa Access Multimedia Content We celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2023, and I thought it is a good time to reflect on what…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the conduct of Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, describing it as a “heavily-monetised process” that undermines democratic principles. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi accused the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of engaging in widespread cash-for-votes activities…
The dangerous weather conditions in Chicago as heavy rains flood the streets is likely to affect over 110 million Americans under the hazardous weather alerts. As torrential downpours continue to wreak havoc, Chicago finds itself grappling with flooded streets, disrupted traffic, and a canceled NASCAR race. Meanwhile, over 110 million Americans are on high alert…
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mrs Maria Oligbi-Edeko (PDP- Esan North East II) has voluntarily resigned her position due to the minority status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Oligbi-Edeko was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16,…
