May 2024
Ajibola Afonja, Former Minister of Labour and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, Passes Away at 82
Ajibola Afonja, a respected figure in Oyo and Nigeria’s business circles, breathed his last on Sunday night at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, as confirmed by a family source. Originally from Oyo, Prince Afonja held pivotal roles as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank Plc and served as Minister […]
Spain Demands Public Apology from Argentina’s President Amid Diplomatic Strain
Spain is demanding a formal apology from Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, following his disparaging remarks about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, amidst a growing diplomatic dispute between the two nations. In response to Milei’s comments, the Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and plans to summon the Argentine ambassador for discussions. […]
Nnamdi Kanu Awaits Ruling on Bail Restoration and Custody Change
Today, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Biafra nation agitators, awaits a crucial ruling on his plea for the restoration of revoked bail and a shift from Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Justice Binta Fatimat Nyako is set to deliver the ruling following arguments from Kanu’s legal team […]
Alayemore’s death: Oluwo, monarchs condole with family, chiefs, towns people
The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has paid a condolence visit to the family of Oba Aderemi Adedapo. Oba Adedapo, the Alayemore of Ido-osun, died on Friday at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife. The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a condolence message signed by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said […]
Iran Prepares for Leadership Transition After President Raisi’s Tragic Death
Iran is bracing for a shift in leadership following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of President Ebrahim Raisi, with Mohammad Mokhber, the first vice president, expected to step in as his successor. The Iranian constitution outlines that the first vice president assumes the presidency in the event of the president’s death, dismissal, […]
UK Civil Aviation Authority Flags Safety Violations by Air Peace
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) has notified Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) of alleged safety regulation violations by Air Peace. This development comes just three months after Air Peace launched its Lagos-London route. Two mandatory occurrence reports concerning Air Peace were sent to the UK CAA, which then forwarded the complaints to […]
Man Stabs Friend to Death Over N2,500 Debt in Lagos
A man named Taiwo Badejo has allegedly stabbed his friend, identified only as Monday, to death over a N2,500 debt in the Oko Oba area of Lagos State. It was reported that Badejo and Monday were arguing over the money when the disagreement escalated into a fight on Friday. Speaking to our correspondent on Saturday, […]
Taiwan’s New President Lai Ching-te Vows to Defend Democracy, Urges China to Cease Military Intimidation
Taipei – On Monday, Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te pledged to safeguard the island’s democracy and called on China to halt its military intimidation of the self-governed territory. In his inauguration speech, Lai confronted the escalating threat of war, highlighting Taiwan’s resilience amid mounting pressure from China to unify the island with the mainland. […]
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Reportedly Dies in Helicopter Crash
Tehran – Iranian state media reported that President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday following a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of the country. The government has yet to confirm the leader’s death officially. Rescue teams had been searching the area since Sunday afternoon after a helicopter carrying Raisi, the foreign minister, and other officials […]
SERAP sues 36 governors, FCT minister over FAAC allocations
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued Nigeria’s 36 governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,Nyesom Wike. They were sued for failing “to account for the spending of trillions of Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations collected by their states and the FCT since 1999″. This was contained in a release on […]