The Deputy Director, SERAP, Mr. Kolawole Oluwadare, expressed concern about the escalating crackdown on the right of freedom of expression, and the frequent disregard of the rule of law by government at all levels in Nigeria.

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In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, the caucus felicitated Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2025 celebration which marked the end of the month of Ramadan

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However the founder of CMC and the Senior Special Adviser to the Actors Guild of Actors, Ambassador Cornel Udofia, told reporters that his reputable media organizations sported the veteran Broadcaster as an icon to be celebrated and awarded after 45 years of undiluted work in the media space.

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Motorists heading to Ahmadu Bello Way from Inner Marina/CMS will have through-traffic access.

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AbdulRazaq described Ijaodola as a national asset who lived a noble life of service to country, community, and people, earning universal respect.

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Speaker Abass said that the campaigns aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, which seeks to achieve gender equality.

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The United States position is unlikely to shift whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the White House on November 5, as though there are fears a second Trump term could upend the support Ukraine receives from NATO's biggest power.

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According to its manufacturer Lockheed Martin, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system is designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere.

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The visit will mark the first by a senior British official since the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July.

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The move, whichChina revealed, would be conducive to absorbing the existing stock of commercial housing.

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According to state media, Lan had apologised to the victims in court and said she was not a bad person.

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Since May, Florida has enforced a ban on abortions after six weeks, which appears that some women might not know they are pregnant.

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The FRSC said more than 5,000 people died in road accidents in Nigeria in 2023, compared to nearly 6,500 the previous year.

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Gunmen riddled Lissu's car with bullets at his home in the capital Dodoma on September 7, 2017.

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Voters will cast ballots for president, parliament and regional authorities in the October 9 poll, but 69-year-old Nyusi cannot stand for another term. 

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Last month, Congo announced its intention to apply for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. 

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Benin's security forces have been on high alert after a series of attacks linked to violence from a jihadist uprising with origins in the Sahel region that has spilt across its borders.

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Varane was contracted to Como untill 2026, but that agreement will now be ripped up and the Serie A side may start the search for his replacement.

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Present at the reception include: the Asalu of EsaOke, High chief James Ajewole and the Odogun of Esa-Oke, High Chief Olatunde Esan, Looyin of Esa-Oke, Chief Wale Aregbesola, Sajuku of Esa-Oke, Chief Akinwumi Onifade.​​​​​​​

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The apex court also dismissed the appeal of the Action Alliance and its governorship candidate, Olayinka Baimoh.

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Gbajabiamila hinted that President Bola Tinubu intends to inaugurate the National Council on Procurement (NCP), which is an establishment of the law. 

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Nigeria Immigration Service says the increment aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.

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The commission emphasises that no statement was made forecasting violence in the December 2024 elections.

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Google offers free AI training programmes for Africans through its Hustle Academy.

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The NNPCL had through its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, stated that the oil firm was working hard to tackle the fuel supply challenges.

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Security agents on July 7, conducted a night raid on the NLC national secretariat in Abuja.

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Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and animals. 

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Key roles were outlined for stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA),  and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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The Project Coordinator, Mrs Mosun Owo-Odunsi, said the project, which aims to produce high-quality rice.

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The agency therefore predicted intermittent rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

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The strike is being embarked upon by workers under the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), SSANU, and NAAT in the university.

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The court adjourned the judgment to a date that would be communicated to the affected parties after counsel adopted their processes in the appeal.

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The YPF noted that the 1963 Constitution was the surest way to progress.

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Omodewu has been in coma in the United States of America since December, 2023.

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A bag of Okro which was sold at N50,000 within the period under review, now goes for N25,000.

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The minister said that in less than a year in office, his development plans have added more than 1,000MW of electricity to the capacity of the national grid.

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It revealed that over a third of African nations are either in or at high risk of debt distress.

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The second half saw both sides trade chances as impressive debutant Pedro Neto provided a spark for Chelsea. 

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LASMA urged the public, particularly motorists, to make use of LASTMA’s newly inaugurated toll-free call centre at 080000527862 for complaints.

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Lagos state reiterated its effort to uphold environmental regulations and combat noise pollution.

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With talks taking place in the Gulf emirate, bombs have been reported to continue to fall in Gaza. 

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Paetongtarn faces a tough task in revitalising a sluggish economy which has struggled to bounce back since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The visit will serve as a prelude to the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children to be held in Bogota on November 7 and 8.

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In 2007, the foreign firm signed a contract with the Ogun State government to manage a free-trade zone but the contract was revoked by the state government in 2015.

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The hike in electricity tariff made headlines earlier in the year when the government said it would stop subsidising power for some customers.

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The Minister said it will assist in monitoring activities at mining sites and consequently bolster our capacity to effectively secure the mining environment.

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NLC warns that it would hold the police responsible for any future incidents at its headquarters or against its leaders and members.

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He also called for swift punishment after the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in a hospital in Kolkata last week.

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Japan's weather agency said last Thursday the likelihood of a megaquake was "higher than normal" following a magnitude 7.1 jolt that day that injured 15 people.

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It disclosed that investigation is ongoing.

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Hundreds of Bangladeshi students gather in the capital Dhaka at the site of a planned demonstration by supporters of the ousted premier Sheikh Hasina. 

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Gross Domestic Product expands by 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2024.

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A party official who refused to disclose his identity to reporters said the incident was politically-motivated.

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ECOWAS Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa told the President that the Defence Chiefs had agreed that challenges in the region, such as insurgency and unconstitutional changes in government, must be addressed collectively.

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She was a couple of meters behind her opponents by the first few hurdles.

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The senator says “If you are involved in these activities, expect to face legal repercussions without delay.”

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More than a dozen members of his cabinet were given the title of advisers not ministers, as they took oath of office.

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756 families, including 1,010 children have been evacuated from Donetsk region.

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The US team led by the NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James and chasing a fifth straight Olympic title will face France, who toppled reigning World Cup champions Germany 73-69 in the other semi-final.

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The scheme says the course will proceed through various activities aimed at preparing the corps members for their service year, culminating in a closing ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

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Anti-government protestors in the capital's central business district are being quickly dispersed as police fire tear gas.

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Happy supporters gather along the River Seine to cheer for marathon swimmers competing at the Paris Olympics.

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Yunus had travelled abroad this year while on bail after being sentenced to six months in jail on a charge condemned as politically motivated,  which a Dhaka court on Wednesday acquitted him of.

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Governor of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang assures the public that the government would continue to make decisions in the best interest of the people.

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An outpouring of condolences has since flooded his post on Instagram as friends and fans offer words of comfort to the grieving actor and his family.

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The Police department promised to ramp up security measures, including deploying special units for the concerts.

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Venezuela's former political leaders Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma speak to hundreds of Venezuelans in front of Madrid's Cibeles Fountain

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There were reports that the same thing happened at several dozen other similar cites across the country where the far right had been expected, with counter-protesters also turning out there.

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The ageing president has long framed Trump as a threat to US democracy.

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NLC President Mr Joe Ajaero, alleges that they ransacked books at the bookshop, carrying all the materials into their van claiming that the materials were used to incite and organise the recent protest.

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The time means Amsuan finishes as the second over-all fastest qualifier behind defending Olympic champion, Puerto Rico Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.

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It was initially unclear what caused the accident. 

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He said that the nationwide protest in the state was peaceful, but regretted that hoodlums hijacked it and started looting public and private assets, particularly in Jos North Local Government Area.

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The deceased’s mother, Zainab Sani, said the late Isma’il was playing with his friends and brother in front of their house when they saw soldiers coming in their direction.

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Nunez Lopez, after the fight celebrated his coaching crew by lifting one and throwing the other over in the celebrations mood.

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INEC confirmes that Edo State has 2,629,025 voters, while Ondo has 2,053,061.

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The state government regret the negative impact of the curfew on law-abiding citizens, stressing that the move is necessary to save the state from a repeat of the EndSARS protest.

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, says the police uncovered some sponsors.

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Defendants in the case are; Adamma Ukpabi and Tosin Harsogba (for Active Citizens Group), Comrade Juwon Sanyaolu and Hassan Soweto (for Take it Back Movement), and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State.

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As of April, Nigeria’s inflation rate had risen to 33.69 per cent.

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The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transport of Nigeria urged the state government to privatise jetties across the state for proper management and operations.

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India is no stranger to searing summer temperatures.

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Schools were closed on Tuesday for inspections.

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Protesters gathered outside parliament building known as Legislative Yuan

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Lai, who Beijing has branded as a "dangerous separatist" in the past, was sworn in on Monday.

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Iranians gathered to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the northwestern city of Tabriz

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In the New Caledonia largest city Nouméa, which has been at the centre of riots in recent days, residents are queuing for supplies in a supermarket where basic products are starting to run out after six days of crisis.

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The road was thrown into a totally deplorable state in July 2023 after a heavy flood collapse the bridge.

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The House, led by factional Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, is expected to screen the nominees by 10 a.m.

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The development marked the removal of subsidy from the tariff of customers in the Band A category, who constituted about 15 per cent of the total 12.82 million power consumers across the country.

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The committee therefore added that the persistent absence of the cement manufacturers who the Committee had summoned twice, is an affront to the powers of the National Assembly as enshrined in section 88 of the 1999 Constitution.

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The proposed bill by the executive is part of broader efforts to enhance the welfare of the judiciary, a move seen as crucial for maintaining the judicial system’s independence and efficiency. 

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The Union says the Federal Government's proposed N48,000 falls significantly short of meeting the needs and aspirations of its memebers.

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Last week, about five pro-Wike commissioners resigned for the second time, citing hostility in their working environment. They joined the other four who had resigned earlier.

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While delivering her ruling, Justice Nyako, held that she found as a fact that Kanu jumped the bail when he was earlier granted.

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In February, 10 graduates of the Faculty of Law also bagged first-class degrees at the Nigerian Law School final Bar Examinations

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Justice Ekwo however affirmed his earlier order that the Tukur be allowed access to his personal physician for medical treatment with the supervisions of the DSS.

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The decision comes after several days of talks between a delegation from the US Department of Defense and Nigerien counterparts in Niamey this week.

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On Sunday afternoon, rescue teams begun searching for Raisi when the aircraft went missing.

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He noted that People of Pakistan extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to the Iranian nation on this terrible loss.

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Almost half the people in the sparsely populated, cold desert region bordering China and Pakistan are Muslim, with around 40 percent Buddhist, putting it among the least Hindu places in the country.

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It has described Lai as a "dangerous separatist" for his past comments on Taiwan's independence.

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Lai has made repeated overtures to resume high-level communications with China, which Beijing severed in 2016 when his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen took power.

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The Gunners finished two points behind City, who have won an unprecedented four successive titles and six in the last seven years.

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Mokhber’s interim appointment requires the approval of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final word in all state affairs.

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It is unclear what the exact status is of Raisi’s helicopter.

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The defending champions needed only two minutes to show they meant business when Phil Foden found the back of the net.

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The party appeals to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu to pay attention to the letter written to him by the Board of Trustees of  NNPP.

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Phone dealers gang up and overpowered the unidentified soldiers, which lead to the takeover.

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Fury called it a “fantastic fight with Oleksandr”.

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Starlink is already available in Southeast Asia in Malaysia and the Philippines.

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The order takes effect from Monday, May 20, 2024.

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SERAP says trillions of FAAC allocations received by Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT have allegedly gone down the drain.

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The qualification examination is conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to test the professional competence of teachers.

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The Flamingos will be up for the final qualifying fixture against the winner of the Senegal or Liberia fixture.

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According to information by the Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi, the attack occurred at approximately 8:23 pm on Thursday, May 9th.

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The Committee says the levy is provided for in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

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This move aligns with global efforts to standardise cryptocurrency regulations and prevent illicit activities.

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It was his second visit to Netherlands in five months.

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On April 3, the NERC approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A category to N225 per kWh, from N66.

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The development came against the backdrop of the recent moves by the Federal Government to regulate Nigeria’s crypto market estimated at $57bn.

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The association says it is already in touch with its legal team over available legal remedies, in the event of unfavourable responses from the government.

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According to the notice, the downward tariff review of the Band A customers would take effect from Monday, May 6, 2024.

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Police "kicked away" Gaza peace messages.

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Harris replaces Leo Varadkar who abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.

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It is a technically complex 53-day mission that will also see it attempt an unprecedented launch from the side of the Moon that always faces away from Earth.

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When the festival commences on the Yoruba New Year’s Eve in August, Sango devotees and followers share and eat roasted new yam and palm oil.

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As of the time of this report, efforts to reach the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, for confirmation proved abortive.

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He promises to back Ukraine "for as long as it takes" against Russia's invasion. 

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Forecasts warned that the state’s main Guaiba river, which has already overflowed its banks in some areas, could rise to four metres on Friday.

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The vote, which saw the area's Conservative MP resign, took place as voters cast ballots in a mix of council, mayoral and other local contests across England.

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Shettima emphasises that the Tinubu-led government understands the reasons for the steps taken by the immediate past Buhari administration.

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Nigeria is experiencing a massive exodus of healthcare workers, including nurses, and midwives. Poor remuneration, rising insecurity, inadequate diagnostic facilities, unconducive work conditions, and economic conditions are some of the reasons for the mass exodus.

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During the operation to dismantle the shanties, law enforcement officers stumbled upon a hidden drug den that had been operating in plain sight.

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On April 23, the Federal High Court Abuja after listening to the arguments between the prosecution counsel and that of Gambaryan fixed May 17 to rule on his request.

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An advertorial that surfaced in a national daily on March 15, 2024, sought a replacement for Na’Allah.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it was leading a drive against "all forms of naira [the currency] abuse".

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Rescuers successfully evacuated 90 people by ground and air in the Masai Mara, where 19 lodges were flooded after the River Talek overflowed.

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President Von der Leyen  made this known during a joint press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Beirut. 

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In line with other by-elections in recent years, Labour is expected to seize the Blackpool South parliamentary seat from the Tories after their MP resigned over a lobbying scandal.

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The pledge comes after he announced a $1.7 bn investment in Indonesia and Thailand's first data centre region this week to boost cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Solomon Islands, a nation of around 720,000 people spread over hundreds of islands and coral atolls, is one of the poorest countries in the world.

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A stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am on Wednesday.

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The Fed said it does not expect to lower rates until it has greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards its target.

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Onakoya has emerged triumphant in all encounters so far, including his match with New York’s National Chess Master, Shawn Martinez.

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Counsel to Wunmi, Taiwo Olawanle, has however denied knowledge of the court order.

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The return leg did not quite have the drama of the first at the Emirates, where the game ended in a draw. 

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The Committee headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, is charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day celebration.

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Among those cheering Onakoya is Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold.

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Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja made this known in a ruling on Wednesday.

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The warrant was issued following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.

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Last week, Africa’s richest man and the owner of the refinery, Aliko Dangote, said Nigerians should expect a drop in inflation.

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The celebrity bar man pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial.

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The development comes following the fund’s 2023 prediction, that the country’s inflation rate for 2025 would slow to 15.5 per cent by 2025.

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NDA warned residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area.

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He was alleged to have sprayed the Naira on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel.

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The visit is scheduled to take place at the party’s national secretariat, at 11.00 am on Wednesday

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The rocket blasted off at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China and sent the Gaojing-3 01 satellite into the preset orbit.

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Appealing for calm among party members, the ward said; “We call on all Party members to disregard the purported suspension and remain calm.”

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Some of the documents tendered by the commission’s lawyer, Uchenna Njoku, include the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of the Election, INEC Manuals for Electoral Officers, and INEC Form EC8C.

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Homegrown starlet Alfie Gilchrist slammed in his first goal for the club in stoppage time.

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The sub-station will be inaugurated in April 2024.

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Operatives of the state security network codenamed Amotekun were also said to have been on the ground.

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He pointed out the disparate treatment of Kanu compared to other accused citizens, questioning.

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Garba led the Golden Eaglet in 2013, that had Super Eagles stars, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi.

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Before the sentence, the judge asked about his sex, and he quickly replied that he was a man.

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He also maintained that the bail documents must be transferred to the special offences court and registered in the LSBMS.

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France holds a military funeral ceremony to honour the remains of six soldiers, repatriated from Vietnam, who died in Dien Bien Phu.

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The Israeli military did not have an immediate comment on the raid.

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During the review period, 53 illegal pipeline connections and 36 illegal refineries were uncovered in the Niger Delta.

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Thailand soldiers stand guard at the border of Mae Sot, and trucks wait at a checkpoint to go to Myanmar, following days of clashes that have dislodged junta troops from their positions in a vital trade hub in the neighbouring country of Myanmar.

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The treatment, known as BPaL, combines the antibiotics bedaquiline, pretomanid and linezolid, and has received regulatory approval in more than 60 countries since 2019

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Dozens of Chileans take to the streets of Santiago.

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The project would be completed within eight years

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Russian rocket Angara A5 takes off for a test flight after two previous attempts earlier in the week were aborted in the final seconds of countdown. 

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The UN also projects that over two billion children are expected to be exposed to heatwaves by 2050.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the United States and Japan "smeared and attacked" China during a Washington summit.

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The 2024 UTME scheduled to start on Friday, April 19.

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The act, to be discussed by parliament this year, would mark a departure from Australia's decades-old free market policies on trade and investment.

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Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou returns to the island after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an 11-day visit to China.

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Local media says People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and a string of senior aides also offered to step down.

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Burmese queue to enter Thailand at an immigration checkpoint in the border town of Mae Sot

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Tinubu commended the Super Falcons for qualifying for the games for the first time in 16 years.

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The deceased monarch would be buried by 4pm according to Islamic rites.

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Other passengers have been taken to the General Hospital, Lagos Island.

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He said that the holiness attained during the month of Ramadan would be destroyed if the Muslim faithful returned to acts of disobedience.

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He cautioned individuals who thrive on sowing discord to desist for the betterment of the state.

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President Tinubu, was accompanied by top government functionaries, arrived the Eid praying ground at 10.02 a.m.

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She also enjoined Muslims to sustain the good deeds exhibited during the month, asserting that Ramadan is a period of reformation and the teachings of how to live a selfless and godly life.

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The annual migration known as "mudik", or exodus, takes a toll on Indonesia's roads. 

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South Koreans start casting their ballots in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol after a polarising campaign. 

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Some of the guests at the event were, Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Lawan; Member representing Maiduguri Federal Constituency, Abdulkadir Rahis,  Prof Umar Kyari, and Ibrahim Umar. 

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Nigeria is in Group C alongside World Cup champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil in the Games billed for July 26 to August 11 in France.

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Areas affected include Dosumu, Nnamdi Azikwe, Moshalashi, Woro Pedro, Obanikoro. Others are Ago Tawa, Idumagbo Avenue, Idumagbo, Ido-Oluwo and Oju Olobun.

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The Green Chamber also implored Muslims to offer continuous prayers for Nigeria even after Ramadan, saying that a peaceful and prosperous nation equally needed prayers to sustain its blessings.

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Last month, the electoral commission barred Zuma over a contempt of court conviction.

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EFCC alleged that Emefiele abused his office between 2022 and 2023 in Lagos.

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Sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North Central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kwara, and Benue during the morning hours.

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People gather in Re'im, south of Israel, at the site of the Nova festival to light candles and pay tribute to the dead and kidnapped during the Hamas October 7 attack.

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The dam was built to manage a 5.5-metre water level in the Ural river but that has swelled to nine metres.

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Rwandans will also stage a march and hold a candlelit vigil in the capital for those killed in the slaughter.

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The incident prompted Mexico to quickly sever diplomatic ties with Ecuador.

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This was contained in a statement  signed by the Secretary to the State Government Malam Bala Ibrahim.

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In Yonkers, New York, Mayor Mike Spano said City Hall shook but no injuries were reported.

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Zimbabweans have 21 days to convert their old cash into new money.

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Bobrisky is scheduled to take his plea before the vacation judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro.

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Thursday's election was the first to be held under the new emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

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Israel has come under mounting international pressure over the toll inflicted by its six-month war on Hamas, and drawn increasingly tough rebuke from its main backer Washington.

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In a joint survey published on Thursday by four leading polling organisations, 39 percent of its participants said they would vote for the PPP, while 37 percent the DP.

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raises American concerns about the impact of China’s “industrial overcapacity” on the global market as she meets with the governor of the southern Chinese city of Guangdong, Wang Weizhong.

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The agency urged Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from its office for effective planning in their operations.

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 The house called for increased accountability and transparency in the management of resources within the electricity sector.

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It was observed that the hospital was scanty as some of the wards had started operating skeletally.

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Mapisa-Nqakula, is the latest in a string of senior ANC politicians, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and his vice president, to become embroiled in corruption scandals.

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The second defendant, Mark Mordi, says that his client was not an agent, director or representative of the company in the country and as such could not be serve on behalf of the first defeandant.

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The Olympics are set to take place from July 26-August 11 followed by the Paralympics from August 28-September 8.

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The latest figures from the national disaster agency said nine people had been killed and 1,050 injured in the quake.

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According to an average of polls compiled by the Oraculus research firm, revealed that with three months to go before the June 2 vote, Sheinbaum, enjoyed a significant lead with 63 percent support.

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NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary at the US-led defence alliance's headquarters in NATO with the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg 

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On the 19th of March 2024, it was reported that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company disconnected the University College Hospital from the national grid over unpaid electricity bills worth over 400 million naira.

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The management of Centre For Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase the budgetary allocation for the Disability Commission, stressing that the commission is funded by zero budget.

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, formally filed his nomination to recontest Wayanad with the local election office after the rally.

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Bodejo, who was arrested on Jan. 23 in Malia, Nasarawa State and kept in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), was arraigned before Justice Ekwo on March 22.

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The deal, which is not a mutual defence pact or military alliance, is the latest in a succession of such commitments signed between Ukraine and its key Western backers.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign Binance Holdings Limited, Gambaryan, and Anjarwalla on Thursday on charges of $35,400,000 money laundering.

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The move would mark a major shift for the Western military alliance, which has so far refused as an organisation to send weapons to Ukraine for fear it would drag NATO closer to a conflict with Russia.

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The legislation was adopted in May last year, triggering outrage among the LGBTQ community, rights campaigners, the United Nations and Western powers.

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Faye took the presidential oath in front of hundreds of officials and several African heads of state at an exhibition centre in the new town of Diamniadio, near Dakar.

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The State Government said this was to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travelers along the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua highway.

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Three students were said to be injured during the incident. 

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The cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, as the Army said it understood that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of the explosion.

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 The announcement was signed by the Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed.

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The students were said to be travellingon Monday morning in a minibus before the abduction.

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The reveiw by NBS focuses on energy billed, revenue generated, and customers by DISCOS under the reviewed period.

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Reports have it that Nigeria loses trillions of naira to crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism annually, a development that made the government consider virtual means of transporting the commodity.

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One of Africa’s longest bridges has been under repairs for weeks, causing gridlock to motorists and other road users.

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According to him, believers must be Christ-like, show love and do everything possible to make the country prosper so that its endowment can be harnessed and enjoyed.

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World Backup Day is celebrated by the backup and tech industry worldwide.

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The Board expressed regret at the short notice and all other inconveniences it might have caused them.

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The Commission urged all parties to adhere strictly to their guidelines, rules, and regulations outlined in their constitutions as well as all electoral laws in the conduct of their primaries next month.

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Reporters who visiited two locations in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state, revealed that shoppers were trooping to buy food items at discounted prices.

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Akpabio spoke barely 24 hours after Ningi, in a letter written by his counsel, Femi Falana SAN, on Thursday, gave Akpabio seven days to recall him or face legal action.

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The government’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, and Mustafa would also serve as the foreign minister in the new government.

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Easter is a principal festival of the Christian Church, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. 

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The monach was among the eight persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters, over the March 14 killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama Community.

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The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers that captures an individual’s demographic data,  ten fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the National Identity Database.

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The committee is chaired by Olawumi Jacob, with Akus Lawal as Co-Chairman while Muhammed Bello-Abdul is its Clerk.

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The apex bank also increased capital requirements for banks with regional licences from N15 billion to N50 billion, and those with international licences from N100 billion to N500 billion.

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The Project organized a Campus civic space campaign in Lagos.

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The Edo State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Shaibu on March 5, accusing him of perjury and leaking of government’s secrets.

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Governor Sani says the school and the Kuriga community would be renovated, all under the Uba Sani Foundation.

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News emerged on social media on Tuesday that the ailing thespian had died.

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Reports have it that President Tinubu, who turns 72 on Friday, had opted for a low-key birthday celebration, due to the challenging times the country is facing.

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Themed ‘The Engine of Africa’s Economic Growth: Investment & Entrepreneurship’, Omah Lay will be performing alongside four other Nigerians who have been named as speakers for the event as Forbes “comes to Africa for its third and biggest iteration yet”.

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The acting Rector, NCAT, Mr Shaka Imalighwe, says though he was the deputy rector of the college at the time the helicopters were sold, he was not part of the team/committee that facilitated the sales.

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Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.

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Cases of data privacy breaches have become prevalent in recent times due to the proliferation of digital lending platforms.

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According to Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 states that political parties shall give INEC at least 21 days’ notice of convention, congress, conference or meeting.

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The vitory would be the first time since independence from France in 1960 that an opponent has won in the first round.

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According to tally of Israeli figures, the attack resulted in the deaths of about 1,160 people, mostly civilians.

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 LASTMA warned truck owners/drivers to always ensure their trucks are properly checked including the braking system before embarking on any journey within or outside Lagos.

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Reports have it that authorities are also working to unravel his intended destination to get him back into custody.

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Ties between Beijing and Colombo have come under scrutiny during Sri Lanka's years-long economic crisis.

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Hundreds gathered at Faye's campaign headquarters in the capital Dakar late Sunday, singing and dancing to the sound of klaxons and drums.

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Kamba is a strategic border with a major share in Kebbi State revenue generation.

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 A government spokesperson says, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

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The State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, recently distributed two 7.5 kg bags of rice and N5,000 to each student of the Federal University of Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, and the College of Education, Akwanga.

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Davido faced allegations of breaching a contract when he did not fulfil his performance obligations at the 19th edition of the ‘Warri Again’ concert, even though he had been paid the requested fees.

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Similarly in 2022, the government ordered that such workers be made to sign bonds in a bid to curtail the “abuse” of study leave by civil servants.

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According to reports the operation has enraged the Arab world and claimed almost 32,000 lives, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

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The deal is central to an effort to overhaul Australia's military, as AUKUS members seek to check Chinese military expansion in the Asia-Pacific.

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Seventeen military personnel where killed in Southern Ijaw Local Council in Bayelsa State. 

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Thousands took part in the opposition's call to form long queues at midday on the final day of the vote.

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The party says it cant afford to print publicity material

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Dozens of loud blasts and air defence fire could be heard starting from 5:00 am (0300 GMT).

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Montenegro's AD beat the incumbent Socialist Party (PS) in March 10 elections but won just 79 seats, far short of a majority in the 230-seat parliament.

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The trip is his sixth to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7.

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The next in line, Olakulehin, who heads the Balogun line, according to The Nation, hails from Ita Baale in Ibadan North East Local Government.

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The spokesman cautioned against tolerating those he called dissidents  bent on  undermining  the party’s objectives.

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The late Olubadan is survived by wives, children, and grandchildren.

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Despite the setbacks, the NCC assures the public that cable operators have initiated repair efforts, with services gradually being restored.

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The poll comes at a time of high confidence for the former KGB agent

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 The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals first legs are scheduled for April 9 and 10, followed by the second legs on April 16 and 17.

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TikTok has soared in popularity worldwide but its ownership by Chinese technology giant ByteDance, and alleged subservience to Beijing's ruling Communist Party, has fueled concern in Western capitals.

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Olohunwa describes a purported publication as misleading and an attempt by mischievous elements to cause uproar in the NURTW.

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FG expresses optimism that this transition could lead to more effective, efficient, and possibly cheaper rail services for Nigerians, especially in the wake of the recent removal of fuel subsidies.

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The victim, who was said to be working at a bakery, did not report for duty on Wednesday when one of her colleagues was instructed to check her at home.

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A civic organization focused on the Nigerian budget and public data, BudgIT, also threw its weight behind suspended Senator Abdul Ningi on the N3.7 trillion gap in the 2024 budget presented to the National Assembly.

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This is contained in a statement by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin on Wednesday in Abuja.

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President Tinubu had revealed that the programme would begin in January 2024, after missing the October deadline.

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Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Omotosho formulates two issues for determination.

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EFCC is prosecuting Naira Marley on charges bordering on cyber crime.

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The prospective pilgrims had deposited their Hajj fees with the board towards a successful preparation.

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The lawmaker lamented the absence of the top government officials to explain their role in the concession of the seaport terminals.

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Omotoso held various positions within the party, including secretary and chairman of the APC.

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A total of 5,300 sat for the examination.

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Oyo says that business activities should be relocated to more suitable places meant for them in the neighborhood markets. 

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The governor noted that laudable achievements, unparalleled dedication to public service, and an uncommon commitment to the advancement and peace of the nation and the African continent have marked Obasanjo’s journey.

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On Monday, the executives of the foreign firm were expected to appear before the House Committee on Financial Crimes but they instead sent their lawyers to represent them.

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The football body regrets the failure of the country to qualify for the last U-17 World Cup, saying that it was due to poor planning.

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In a sign of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the narrow coastal territory, ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said at least 16 children had died of malnutrition in recent days as "famine spreads" in the north.

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According to the Health Ministry, around half of the surgeries scheduled at some major hospitals have been cancelled since last week.

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Omar Ayub Khan stood against Sharif, gaining 92 votes.

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Two Illegal sites and boats were destroyed.

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Speaking at the official residence of the vice-president, the minister said the contractors were at the stage of electrical installations, adding that a lot of changes would be seen in the next few weeks.

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In 2019, Mr Ibu alleged that his kinsmen paid some of his domestic workers to poison him because of his successful career.

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Deby Itno, is almost certain to win, given that his main challenger has been assassinated and the opposition has been muzzled and repressed.

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viral pictures and videos revealed the moment Anucha went down on a knee with a ring in his hands to propose to his lover, who is said to be a student in the Optometry Deparment of the university, in the presence of her colleagues.

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'Dykes on Bikes' kick off Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney

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To ease the traffic during the repair period, Federal Government said that the road beside the Shagamu bound carriageway would be made motorable, to serve as a complimentary road, while advising other road users to use alternative routes.

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The centres for the CBT exercise included Coal City University CBT Centre, Abakaliki Road, Enugu; Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Abakaliki Road, Enugu; and Foretrust Digital Learning Management Centre, Premier Layout, Near Dunamis Church, New Artisan, Enugu.

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The medical tests would ascertain the health status of each pilgrim towards providing necessary medical advice before embarking on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina.

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Odegbami said that Peseiro had performed averagely as coach of the Super Eagles.

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The Edo governorship is expected to hold on September 21, 2024.

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A large excavator was demolishing the three-storey party building on Friday afternoon.

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Denying the governor’s involvement in the said attack, his Chief Press Secretary,  Ebenezer Adeniyan, condemned the act and ordered security agencies to arrest the perpetrators.

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It also announced a further 68 million euros in aid to other organisations in the region.

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The successful separation of Hassana and Husaina exemplifies the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing medical science and extending compassionate healthcare on a global scale.

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Others items recover are a truck mounted anti aircraft gun and a cache of arms and ammunition.

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