Pakistan’s opposition leader Imran Khan was released from police custody after the country’s Supreme Court declared his arrest unlawful. Khan’s lawyers argued that his detention from court premises in Islamabad was illegal. The court’s decision follows violent protests across Pakistan, which resulted in at least ten deaths and 2,000 arrests. Khan’s arrest had further escalated…
Two teenagers, Balakrishnan and Suleiman, have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Rishmeet Singh, a 16-year-old boy. The attack, which lasted only 27 seconds, saw Rishmeet being stabbed 15 times by the two attackers, who then fled the scene, leaving his body on the ground. Rishmeet had come to the UK…
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested outside a High Court in Islamabad, the country’s capital. Dozen of cases have been brought against the 70-year-old politician since he was ousted from power. According to reports, security forces have tried to detain him on previous occasions but were blocked by his supporters. Last…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its institutional heads are disturbed by the increasing level of political instability, insecurity and humanitarian crisis bedeviling member countries of the regional bloc. This was the focus of the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, which opened in Abuja, the Nigerian capital on Monday as…
A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS2) student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Oghenerukevwe Patrick Esemitodje, will represent Nigeria at this year’s Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) and International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). The two events are scheduled for May 2023 and July 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda and Chiba, Japan respectively. The managing director NTIC, Mr…
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met today, Monday, May 8, 2023 to consider reports of consultations and meetings held with the President- Elect, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other Party leaders and stakeholders on zoning arrangement for 10th National Assembly leadership positions. The NWC noted with respect the outcome…
Police in Inner Mongolia have disrupted a gang’s attempt to smuggle gold into China using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The gang used a drone to transport gold nuggets across the China-Russia border. The drone, worth 250,000 yuan, was capable of carrying a maximum weight of 20 kg and could perform automatic cruising. In April,…
Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Linus, has announced her latest project, an epic movie based on the historic Aba Women’s Riot of 1929. Stephanie Linus is a multi-award-winning actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Asides her many and celebrated acting roles, she is best known for her critically acclaimed movie Dry, which highlights the issue of…
Nigerian Music star Wande Coal, has unveiled the track list for his long awaited album, ‘Legend Or No Legend.’ The album comprises of 13 tracks, with some previously released hits such as “Kpe Paso” featuring Olamide, “Let Them Know,” and “Come My Way.” “Legend Or No Legend” also also features American rapper, T-Pain, Afrobeats…
Zanku master Zlatan has released a new extended project, Omo Ologo, featuring Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, Odumodublvck, and Jeriq. Only a month ago, the Afrobeats artiste, known for his street-conscious music with slangy style, teased his fans with the titular track Omo Ologo. Omo Ologo contains six tracks, all delivered within 17 minutes. The…
