A decade after the daring heist, a French court is set to deliver its judgment on the group of individuals accused of stealing nearly $10 million in jewelry from reality TV personality Kim Kardashian. The trial, which commenced in April, has seen nine men and one woman stand accused, with prosecutors pushing for hefty […]
A major player in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, Renaissance Africa Energy, has announced a significant boost to its gas production capacity. The company aims to increase its daily output to 300 million standard cubic feet, effectively doubling its current production levels. This development was disclosed by the company’s General Manager of Supply […]
In a surprising turn of events, Bello El-Rufai, the son of Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly expressed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This move comes as a shock, given his father’s recent statement suggesting that Tinubu would be “sent back to Lagos”, implying that he would not be supported […]
Sunday Umahia, a legislator from Enugu State, has abandoned the Labour Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. Umahia, who represents the Ezeagu/Udi federal constituency, cited the prolonged power struggle within the Labour Party as the reason for his departure. According to him, the party’s leadership crisis, which has led to three […]
Labour Party (LP) factional chairman, Callistus Okafor has resigned from the party, declaring its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, unfit to lead Nigeria. The move further deepens the internal crisis plaguing the party following a series of defections and leadership disputes. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Okafor criticized Obi for prioritizing personal political ambitions over party […]
The once-dreaded sit-at-home order that paralyzed economic and social activities across the Southeast region of Nigeria is rapidly losing momentum, as improved security measures and growing public resistance reshape the region’s narrative. For several years, Mondays in the Southeast were marked by deserted streets, shuttered businesses, and fear-driven compliance with the unofficial lockdown, initially introduced […]
In a move aimed at decongesting prisons and promoting justice for individuals held in prolonged detention, the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has freed 30 inmates during a special jail delivery exercise in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The release of the inmates took place across two custodial centres […]
Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to broaden its anti-corruption efforts beyond targeting celebrities accused of abusing the naira at public events. His remarks come amid growing public discourse around the EFCC’s recent crackdown on individuals, especially entertainers, who have been seen spraying money at […]
In a major educational intervention, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has fully settled outstanding tuition and accommodation fees totaling ₦2.24 billion for 84 indigenes of the state who were stranded in Northern Cyprus. These students had been abandoned mid-way through their academic programs following the abrupt suspension of the foreign scholarship […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have launched a scathing critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent engagement with U.S. President Donald Trump, labeling the encounter a “disgraceful outing” that undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and dignity. In a fiery press briefing held at the party’s headquarters, EFF leader Julius Malema declared that his party “will not […]
