Court remands suspected armed robbers. Three men have been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for alleged armed robbery. The Magistrate, Mrs A. Akinyemi, did not allow the defendants to enter their pleas and sent the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. The case has been […]
Godwin Ogar, a newly elected member of the House of Representatives under the Labour Party, expressed his admiration for the intelligence of President Bola Tinubu. Godwin Amobi Ogar, LP, says Tinubu is ready to serve Nigeria. Ogar shared his pride in listening to a man who is committed to serving the Nigerian people. He […]
Yonghe Temple’s visitors in April 2023. Image credit: Soeren Stache/picture alliance/dpa/Getty Images Chinese people are praying for economic help. China’s reopening after Covid-19 was expected to boost the global economy. The economy of the world’s second largest country is slowing down after an initial period of growth. Young people are turning to Buddhist and […]
Armed men, suspected to be from the DSS, tried to take away Mr Onyekachukwu Ike, a member-elect for Nnewi North constituency, causing unease at the Anambra Assembly on Thursday. Armed men in three vehicles took the member-elect after a thanksgiving mass for the seventh Assembly. Security personnel quickly blocked and locked the exit gate of […]
President Tinubu signs bill to increase judges’ retirement age. Tinubu signed the bill on uniform retirement age for judicial officers into law. Tinubu approved the bill on Thursday, 8th June 2023. The bill was passed by the outgoing Ninth National Assembly. In a momentous event, President Bola Tinubu affixed his signature to the bill that […]
Nnamdi Kanu and his lawyer Nnamdi Kanu’s attorney urges Tinubu for independent medical care for IPOB leader. Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, has asked President Bola Tinubu to urge the SSS to let Mr. Kanu get medical treatment. Ejimakor, via Twitter, appealed for urgent medical care for Kanu’s ear. Kanu is the leader of […]
Megan, Duchess. Spotify will cut 200 jobs from its podcast business due to financial losses from celebrity presenters like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Spotify invested heavily in celebrities podcasting deals. The Swedish music company will cut around 2% of its workforce as part of a reorganization of its podcast business. Spotify laid off […]
Four young children were stabbed in a park near Lake Annecy, France‘s south-east. Police arrested the attacker, according to Gérald Darmanin. Children, around three years old, were reported critically ill. Antoine Armand called the attack “abominable” and Élisabeth Borne is heading to the scene. Mr. Armand expressed sympathy for the victims and their loved ones, […]
The National Population Commission, NPC spends n200 billion for the shifted 2023 census The postponed 2023 census has cost the National Population Commission NPC N200 billion of its N800 billion budget. Since 2014, the NPC has spent 200 billion naira of the 800 billion allocated for the 2023 census. Salaries, allowances, and PDAs are […]
Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan and Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, a member of the house of representative representing Badagry Federal Constituency has paid a congratulatory visit to the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President and outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Sesi said he took […]