The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn from the planned Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial rerun election. Akpabio, who was a former Senate minority leader, stated this in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole Premium Times reports. The Minister, in the letter, dated December 2,... Continue Reading →
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has said that more women would be appointed into top management positions in the Nigeria Police Force. He disclosed that five female officers would soon be elevated to the rank of Commissioner of Police as part of a deliberate effort to place more women in managerial positions POLIS Online... Continue Reading →
The United Kingdom has said it is closely following the continued detention of Convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore while calling on the Nigerian government to respect the fundamentals for democracy. Mr. Sowore was rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) on Friday at a Federal High Court in Abuja,... Continue Reading →
Nigerian lady recounts how a pastor tried to sleep with her at 100 level in exchange for a reference letter for her school clearance. More women are beginning to come out to share their bad experiences with different pastors ever since singer Timi Dakolo's wife. The lady took to her Instagram page to cry out... Continue Reading →
An Algerian court has convicted two former Algerian prime ministers, Ahmed Ouyahia who was sentenced for 15 years and Abdelmalek Sellal for 12 years and other senior officials in prison on charges of squandering public funds and abusing authority in a case related to car assembly plants Aljazeera reports. The convicted Ex-Prime ministers served under... Continue Reading →
It has been a massive breakout year for Naira Marley, his much-publicized spat with Simi and subsequent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) helped bolster his career and push his street credibility claims. Naira Marley's latest feat is having his hit single "Opotoyi" featured in the popular computer game, Grand Theft Auto... Continue Reading →
The Senate has begun probe into the non-remittance of over N20 trillion into the Federation Account by Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, an amount collected as stamp duties from Banks and Financial Institutions in the country. Consequently, the Upper Chamber yesterday mandated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola led Senate Committee on Finance to carry out a... Continue Reading →
A final year law student of the Rivers State University identified as Matilda Itonyo Mark has been reportedly stabbed to death by a suspected rapist in Port Harcourt. According to reports, the incident happened inside her hostel at the Main Gate. The student Lawyer, a Dancer, Hairstylist, and Writer, was said to have been raped... Continue Reading →
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed collected the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Tuesday, appealing for unity as ethnic violence flares in his country and reconciliation efforts with neighboring former foe Eritrea have stalled. Abiy, 43, won the Nobel for his efforts to resolve the long-running conflict with Eritrea. Announced back in October, the prize... Continue Reading →
Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD, one of a wave of young artists who made a name on streaming platforms before breaking out in the mainstream, died on Sunday at the age of 21, US media reported. The rising artist, whose real name was Jarad A. Higgins, suffered a medical emergency at Midway International Airport, the Chicago... Continue Reading →
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