Spain’s women’s football team makes a bold move, refusing to participate in upcoming matches, demanding real changes in Spanish soccer after a controversial incident. Discover the details and implications of this unprecedented stand. Spain’s Women’s Football Stars Take a Stand In an unprecedented turn of events, the vast majority of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s football…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday re-arraigned five family members at an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing N242.4 million. The accused are Chisom Obiakor, Daniel Obiakor, Anthony Obiakor, Precious Nwokemodo and Ifeanyi Nwokemodo, brought before Justice Mojisola Dada. The case began afresh before Justice Rahman Oshodi but was later transferred to…
Russia attacked Ukraine again with numerous drones during the night, following the largest-scale drone attack of the war so far the previous night. The Ukrainian Air Force reported on Wednesday morning that property had been damaged but there had been no deaths or injuries. However, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram during the night…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan. While addressing newsmen at the Security Council in UN Headquarters in New York, he warned that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into military confrontation. Guterres expressed deep concern over deteriorating relations between the two South…
A Nigerian Federal High Court has ruled that former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and his former finance commissioner, Omadachi Oklobia, must stand trial for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of ₦3.1 billion (approx. $2 million USD), marking a significant development in one of the country’s long-running political corruption cases. Delivering his ruling in…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic alliances with Japan and other international partners during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan.Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.Tunji said…
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari has been described as towering figure in the nation’s history. Retired Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, former Chief of Naval Staff, disclosed this in a tribute to the late leader on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the late president’s death was not just for his immediate family, but for…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has alerted members of the public, particularly residents of Abuja and Lagos, that aerial display rehearsals were ongoing in both cities. The rehearsals are part of activities marking the NAF 61st Anniversary Celebration. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement…
As the world observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, international NGO AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has called for stronger commitment, increased funding, and expanded access to TB services. Dr Echey Ijezie, AHF Nigeria Country Programme Director (CPD), made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja, in commemoration of the event marked every March…
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Peter Ekweozor, suspected of internet fraud. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe issued the warrant due to the defendant’s failure to appear for arraignment. The judge adjourned the case until June 18 for further proceedings. Earlier, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
