PICTURES: Goodluck Jonathan Leads African Union Observers at Botswana Elections
Members of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) visited polling stations in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on Wednesday to observe the ongoing elections. The visit was announced in a statement by Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president and leader of the AUEOM, on X.com. He noted, “Out early on Election Day in Botswana, we, […]
Court Blocks CBN allocation to Rivers State
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. The judge ruled that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2024 budget before only four members of the Rivers House of Assembly defied constitutional requirements. Justice Abdulmalik […]
2Pac’s Alleged Gunman From Quad Studios Shooting Released After Nearly 30 Years In Prison
After spent 27 years in prison, the suspected shooter in the 1994 shooting of 2Pac at New York’s Quad Studios has been released. The New York Times reports that earlier this month, 61-year-old Walter “King Tut” Johnson was freed from prison after the same judge who had originally given him five life terms decided that […]
NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]
Red Cross Raises Alarm Over Lassa Fever Spread In Rivers and Other States
The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria. Speaking today at a Lassa fever roundtable dialogue in Abuja its Operations Coordinator, Francis Salako, emphasised the need for urgent action to combat the outbreak. He said the focus areas included improving detection […]
U.S President, Joe Biden Backs Nigeria’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat
United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]
FULL LIST: Companies That Left Nigeria Due to Economic Challenges (2020–2024).
In a growing trend of companies exiting Nigeria due to economic challenges, currency volatility, and high operational costs, South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay has announced it will leave the market by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture. The decision, confirmed on Monday, aligns with what CEO Sean Summers described as “the […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or Award
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
House of Reps. Member Detained for Assaulting Taxi Driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, is in police detention for physically assaulting an e-hailing app driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, in Abuja. FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Ikwechegh is undergoing questioning at the Maitama Police Station, after the taxi driver reported the matter to the Command The FCT command which also […]
