A former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Enugu State branch, Dr Jude Ezegwui, is dead. This was disclosed in a statement by the chairman of Enugu NBA, V.C Odo, on Friday. He said Barrister Ezegwui died on 22 August, 2024. Mr Odo described Dr Jude Ezegwui as …
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Italy’s Foreign Minister Advocates for More African Students
ITALIAN Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed a desire on Thursday to increase the number of African students studying in Italy, a statement that could intensify existing tensions within Italy’s ruling coalition over immigration and citizenship policies. Tajani, a member of the centre-right Forza Italia party, highlighted the importance of welcoming …
Read More »Supreme Court Affirms Diri As Bayelsa Governor
THE Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the re-election of the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The five-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, challenging the November 11, 2023 …
Read More »Supreme Court Affirms Usman Ododo As Elected Kogi Governor
THE Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress in the November 11, 2023 governorship election held in Kogi State. A five-member panel of the apex court delivered the judgement in the suit on Friday in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The apex court …
Read More »Supreme Court Affirms Re-election of Hope Uzodinma As Guber Winner
THE Supreme Court has affirmed the re-election of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma in the November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court in a judgement delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris on Friday, August 23, 2024, dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples …
Read More »PHOTOS: DJ Cuppy Gives Her Life to Christ, Gets Baptized
FLORENCE Otedola, AKA DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has given her life to Christ. Cuppy dedicated her life to God at Holy Trinity Brompton in London. Speaking about her salvation, she said it was the best decision of her life. She shared …
Read More »Osun Amotekun Arrests 3 Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Vehicle Parts
THE Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested three persons in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Areas of the state, for allegedly stealing vehicle parts. A statement by the Spokesperson for the Corps, Yusuf Idowu, on Friday, said the suspects were arrested while trying to sell the stolen items to a scrap dealer. …
Read More »Gov Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Acting CJN Kekere-Ekun
GOV. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. He said that the appointment was well deserved. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile on Friday, said that Lagos state was …
Read More »Oshiomhole Speaks Out Against Bloodshed — Time To Stand For Peace In Edo
Oshiomhole Calls Out Bloodthirsty Opposition at Egor Rally, Demands Justice for Fallen Police Inspector In a passionate address at a rally in Egor Local Government Area, Benin City, former Governor and APC Chieftain, Adams Oshiomhole, openly condemned the opposition for their alleged involvement in the tragic killing of a police …
Read More »Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu Lead Govt Efforts to Eradicate Malaria
AS part of the drive to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has enlisted the support of prominent business leaders. The government said Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, will lead the charge against the …
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