In a significant diplomatic development, Britain, Canada, and France have jointly issued a warning to Israel over what they termed “egregious” actions in the Gaza Strip. The coordinated statement marks a rare show of disapproval from three of Israel’s long-standing Western allies, amid intensifying international concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The […]
Former Kaduna State governor and prominent Social Democratic Party (SDP) figure, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has called on lawyers across Nigeria to rise to the challenge of defending the constitution and restoring waning public trust in the judiciary. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, […]
The U.S. government has reached a $4.98 million settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot during the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. The decision marks a controversial conclusion to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Babbitt’s estate, which had originally sought $30 million in damages. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran […]
King Charles III has privately reached out to former U.S. President Joe Biden after Biden’s recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The monarch, who himself has been undergoing treatment for cancer since early 2024, expressed his heartfelt support and solidarity during this difficult time. Biden, aged 82, announced that his prostate cancer […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing economic reform agenda, informing the World Bank that recent policy measures are already yielding tangible results, including increased government revenues and a reduction in public debt. This assurance was delivered by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, during a […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of the April 2025 upkeep allowance to students benefiting from the federal government’s student loan programme. The move is part of ongoing efforts to support students’ living expenses and enhance access to higher education. According to a statement issued by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, […]
Chelsea Women’s team marked their historic 3-0 triumph over Manchester United in the 2025 Women’s FA Cup Final with a vibrant and culturally rich celebration that has since gone viral. The jubilant squad broke into dance to Nigerian Afrobeat star Skales’ 2014 hit song “Shake Body”, filling the Wembley dressing room with energy and […]
The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed the receipt of ₦9.75 billion from the Federal Government as a refund for the takeover of the Lafia Cargo Airport. The refund follows the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request by the Senate for the issuance of promissory notes to Nasarawa and Kebbi States. The move comes after […]
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overhauling the Plateau State civil service, promising to introduce far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing productivity, accountability, and service delivery. Speaking during a recent engagement with stakeholders, Governor Mutfwang highlighted the urgent need to address longstanding inefficiencies in the system, including widespread absenteeism and lack of […]
Prominent human rights lawyer, Tope Temokun has petitioned the Attorney-General of Ondo State, Kayode Ajulo, demanding the immediate release of several detained members of the Akoko Youth Forum (AYF), who were arrested following a confrontation allegedly involving the Attorney-General himself. The arrest of the youths, who are of Ikale origin, has sparked a wave of […]
