New York Agrees $13.7m Payout To George Floyd Protesters
New York City has opted to compensate more than $13 million to address the complaints of thousands of individuals who assert they were arrested or subjected to physical harm by NYPD officers during the 2020 racial justice protests. As part of a class-action lawsuit resolution, the city consented to accept $13.7 million on Wednesday. This […]
₦8,000 A Lot For Impoverished Citizens – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has taken a bold stance in support of the Federal Government’s ₦8,000 palliative, which has been a subject of widespread controversy among the public. He said the palliative is a crucial tool to alleviate the suffering of economically disadvantaged Nigerians and those affected by the removal of fuel subsidies. […]
London Court Orders Forfeiture of James Ibori’s ₦101.1B
Former Delta state governor James Ibori is set to lose £101.5 million ($130.34 million) following an order issued by Judge David Tomlinson in London’s Southwark Crown Court. Comparatively, the amount of ₦101,143,847,363.27 confiscated in naira is just about one-ninth of the sum shared among the three tiers of government on Thursday. Upon delivering the verdict, […]
Erik Ten Hag Acknowledges Maguire’s Value At Man United
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has said that he has huge respect for Harry Maguire, even after deciding to relieve him of the captaincy. Stressing his essential role within the team. The English giants face uncertainty over Maguire’s future, given his modest tally of just eight Premier League starts. ‘He outlined […]
‘Happy To Spark Debates’: Comedian AY Hits Back At Critics
Nigerian comedian and entertainment mogul Ayodeji Makun, famously known as AY, has gracefully responded to the recent scrutiny surrounding his interview with popular Talk Show host, Teju Oyelakin. AY and Basketmouth’s feud has been a constant topic for discussion over the course of 17 years, leading to several interviews where they have commented on the […]
Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Envoy To UK, Vadym Prystaiko
Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko has been relieved of his duties by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Recently, Vadym Prystaiko openly disagreed with the president’s actions in response to the controversy surrounding the acknowledgment of British military assistance. The dismissal of Vadym Prystaiko as ambassador came after he criticized Mr. Zelensky’s pledge to thank the […]
Putin: Retribution Awaits Wagner Boss – CIA Chief
The CIA director has speculated that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is employing calculated delays while he devises a plan to confront and deal with Yevgeny Prighozin. Mr. Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, masterminded a mutiny in Russia a month ago. In the eyes of CIA chief, William Burns, the mutiny functioned […]
Belarus Forces Joins Wagner Mercenaries Training Near Poland
An eyebrow-raising situation emerged with Belarusian special forces partaking in training exercises conducted by Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries, deliberately selecting a military range within close proximity to NATO’s Poland border. Thursday proved eventful as the Belarusian defense ministry brought forth this disclosure, following Wagner’s chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, extending a warm reception to his fighters in […]
Italian Goalie Donnarumma, Spouse Attacked, Robbed In France
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italian and Paris Saint-Germain football club goalkeeper, and his spouse, Alessia Elefante, faced a harrowing situation as they were attacked and robbed at their residence in the heart of Paris, France’s capital. According to information from police sources, it was reported on Friday morning that the couple was subjected to a targeted attack […]
Emefiele: DSS Sabotaging Rule Of Law – Oduduwa Youths
A socio-cultural group, Oduduwa Youths has pointed an accusatory finger at the Department of State Service (DSS), claiming that the agency’s actions demonstrate a troubling disregard for the rule of law. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, awaits his fate as the Abuja High Court at Maitama instructed the […]
Court Favors Ex-Gov Victor Attah In ₦1.5b Suit VS AGF
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Victor Attah, initiated legal actions with a ₦1.5 billion defamation suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and now, the case is heading to a Federal High Court in Abuja for hearing. The courtroom witnessed a dismissal of the AGF’s preliminary objection by Justice Emeka Nwite, which upheld the […]
Nigerian Reps Move To Recover Ceded Bakasi Land To Cameroon
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute Between Nigeria and Cameroon has revealed that it might consider a fresh application to appeal the International Court of Justice judgment that ceded Bakassi to Cameroon in the coming months. The Ad hoc Committee was set up by the House to probe the case […]