Stakeholders Allege Western Banks Funding Environmental Degradation by Oil Corporations
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have raised concerns, alleging that Western banks are providing financial support to multinational oil corporations engaged in oil exploration within the Niger Delta. These…
Hamas Releases Hostages to Red Cross for Return to Israel Under Ceasefire Agreement
Following the October 7 raids on Israel, some hostages seized by Hamas were handed over to the Red Cross on Friday for return to Israel via Egypt, according to two…
Kano Unearths 3,234 Ineligible Workers, Including 13-Year-Old, in Salary Scandal
The Kano State Government has uncovered a total of 3,234 individuals receiving illegal salaries within the state public service. Startlingly, among these ineligible workers are a 13-year-old girl, students from…
UNILAG Student Aims for Guinness World Record in Longest Singing Marathon
Rhema Ahonsi, a 27-year-old undergraduate at the University of Lagos, is set to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. This follows…
Nigeria’s Q3 2023 GDP Growth Hits 2.54%, Driven by Services Sector Surge
The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a year-on-year growth of 2.54% in real terms during the third quarter of 2023. This growth…
Diddy Faces Second Sexual Assault Allegation; Denies Charges Amid Legal Storm
American hip-hop artist Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a second legal challenge this month as he has been taken to court over allegations of sexual assault. The recent case, filed…
Ganduje Inaugurates Rivers APC Caretaker Committee, Emphasizes Reconciliation and Unity
On Friday, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) officially inaugurated the members of the caretaker committee for the Rivers State chapter. The ceremony, held…
JUST IN: Appeal Court Overturns Kaduna Election Inconclusiveness; Affirms Uba Sani as Governor
The Abuja-based Appeal Court has overturned the tribunal’s ruling declaring the Kaduna State governorship election inconclusive. The court also affirmed Uba Sani, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the…
Arteta Supports Everton Amid 10-Point Deduction
Mikel Arteta has expressed support for his former club Everton amid a 10-point deduction for financial breaches, pushing them into the Premier League relegation zone. The Arsenal manager, who spent…
Appeal Court Affirms Ebonyi State Governor Election, Dismisses PDP Appeal
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday, upheld the election victory of Francis Nwifuru as the legitimately elected governor of Ebonyi State in the March 18 governorship…