Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Monday adjourned hearing on a preliminary objection filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in which she is contesting the authority of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to prosecute her. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, is standing trial on a three-count…
Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died on Monday aged 88, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death in a statement: “At 7:35 this morning (0535 GMT), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Francis had recently suffered from…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation near Bayero University in Kano State. According to a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the arrests took place on Monday opposite the university’s New Site. “The operation was based on actionable intelligence…
In a historic victory, Lionel Messi secures his eighth Ballon d’Or, setting a new record for non-European players. This article explores his remarkable journey and the changing landscape of football awards. Lionel Messi has made history by claiming his eighth Ballon d’Or, an unprecedented milestone for a non-European player. The award, which traditionally honours Europe’s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that its Early Exit Package (EEP), implemented in 2024, was entirely voluntary and not aimed at targeting or destabilising Northern staff. CBN’s Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy, Muhammad Abdullahi, made this clarification on Wednesday in Kaduna at a two-day Interactive Session on Government-Citizen Engagement, organised…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) FCT command has appealed to residents to provide accurate information on fire incidents for prompt response to emergencies. The FFS Public Relations Officer (PRO), Barnabas Anyam made the appeal while training staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. The spokesman urged FCT residents to…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has engaged traditional rulers and religious leaders in Lagos State on her Renewed Hope Initiative, emphasising the need for its support at the grassroots. Tinubu, who is on a three-day working visit to Lagos, stressed the importance of consulting custodians of culture and faith before implementing such a programme….
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reportedly put forward an ultimatum to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen regarding his future at the club. According to reports from TMW, the Istanbul-based side are prepared to activate the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, should the forward continue to remain unresponsive. Despite the club’s willingness to secure…
Israel is preparing for the release of the U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held by the Palestinian Hamas militant group in Gaza, around midday (0900 GMT. This is according to the media reports on Monday. The Israeli news portal ynet cited an Israeli official as saying that preparations for his reception on Israeli territory had been…
