Angers Football Club Owner Bags Jail Term For Sexual Assault
Chabane, the proprietor of Angers, a French football club, faced justice on Friday and was handed a two-year jail sentence, one year of which was suspended, for sexually assaulting six female employees. In western France, Chabane faced trial for sexual assault under the charge of “abusing authority conferred by his position.” As a key figure, […]
US Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ Proposal Blocked By Russia, China
In a display of solidarity, Russia and China wielded their vetoes to block a US-backed resolution on a Gaza ceasefire in the Security Council. Their stance echoed that of Arab nations, deeming the proposal insufficient in its pressure on Israel, while Moscow criticized Washington for what it termed a “hypocritical spectacle.” The United States, Israel’s […]
Military Forces Take Down 106 Terrorists, Arrest 103
According to the Defence Headquarters, over the past week, military forces have eliminated 106 terrorists and apprehended 103 individuals involved in various operations across the nation. Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, delivered this statement during an update on the ongoing operations in Abuja on Friday. Buba also mentioned that the military […]
Tinubu Assures More Economic Interventions After Naira’s Rise
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to implement a series of strategies aimed at revitalizing the economy, drawing inspiration from the recent uptick in the value of the Naira. Tinubu stressed that this move is in harmony with the ongoing rise in the Naira’s worth, attributed to concerted efforts to thwart illicit currency speculation. Chief Ajuri […]
Key Reasons Okpebholo Is The Ideal Choice For Governorship
A socio-political organization rooted in Benin has rallied behind the gubernatorial contender from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebhole, stating that Edo State craves tangible action beyond mere rhetoric following September 21. In a statement to journalists yesterday in Benin City, Kensington Uwadia, founder of the Society for Benin Moats and Artefacts, highlighted […]
Anambra: Farewell Session Held For Late Ex-Speaker, Nnebe
In a solemn ceremony, the Anambra House of Assembly gathered on Friday to bid farewell to the esteemed former Speaker, Mr. Anayo Nnebe, who departed on January 23rd at the age of 61. Nnebe served as the Speaker of the Anambra fourth Assembly from 2007 to 2011 and later represented the Awka North and South […]
Lawsuit: US Accuses Apple Of Monopolizing Smartphone Market
The United States has dragged Apple to court in a landmark lawsuit where it is accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market and crushing any form of competition. In the legal action, the justice department is alleging that the company abused its control of the iPhone app store to “lock in” customers and […]
NLC Actually Owns Labour Party – Ayuba Wabba
A former President of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba has asserted that the Labor Party was actually formed by the union as a platform for members of the union to exercise and defend their rights. The former union leader stated while reacting to claims by the LP Chairman, Julius Abure, that the party […]
Real Reason We Destroy Vessels Caught In Oil Theft – Tantita
Mr. Warredi Enisuoh who is a Director at Tantita Security Services, has given some insights on why security operatives most times resort to destroying most vessels that are caught stealing Nigeria’s crude oil. Enisuoh, who was a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast show, The Morning Brief, on Thursday, said several factors contributes to the decision to destroy […]
Warri Again: Pinnick, Davido Agree On Out Of Court Settlement
A Delta High Court sitting in Effurun on Thursday granted Brownhill Investment Company, owned by Amaju Pinnick, and Mr David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido an out-of-court settlement. Justice Michael Obi of High Court Three, Effurun, yesterday commended both parties for the amicable resolution to settle out of court. “I commend both parties for exploring […]
El-Rufai Sparks Controversy With Visit To SDP Headquarters
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has raised the eyebrows of political commentators after he visited the national secretariat of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives […]
NFIU Have No Right To Declare Anyone Terror Financier — Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has asserted that security agencies in the country have no right to declare any Nigerian a terror financier for any reason. Gumi, who made this assertion on an X space organized by Daily Trust yesterday, was reacting to a recent list by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), declaring […]