November 18, 2024
AFCON Qualifier: Rwanda Fails To Qualify Despite Defeating Super Eagles At Home
Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. Despite the win, the Rwandans did not make it to the competition as they fell short to Benin Republic who picked the group’s second ticket. Details Later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp […]
SDP Rejects Ondo Governorship Election Result Over Malpractices, Heads To Court
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Bamidele Akingboye, have rejected the outcome of the recently concluded gubernatorial election in Ondo State. Speaking at a press conference in Akure on Monday, the SDP Chairman in the state, Gbenga Akinbuli, described the election as “a slap on democracy,” alleging widespread irregularities, including thuggery and […]
TikToker Sentenced To 32 Months Over Video ‘Insulting’ Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni
Emmanuel Nabugodi, a 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for creating a video that allegedly insulted President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, known for his comic content shared with 20,000 followers, produced a mock trial video in which he called for the public flogging of the president, according to BBC. He appeared […]
Amotekun have no power to prosecute – Osun Assembly
The Osun State House of Assembly has said that the Amotekun Corps in the state have no power to prosecute cases, Affairs TV Reports. A statement by Tiamiyu Olumide, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, noted that the amendment to Section 4(1)(k) of the principal law requires the Amotekun to forward the case file to […]
Constant sexual intercourse does not prevent prostate cancer– Urologist
Dr Odezi Otobo, a Consultant Urologist has said there is no medical or urological evidence that constant sexual intercourse and ejaculation reduces a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. Otobo, who works with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), said this at a medical outreach for men organised by Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre […]
Obasanjo not an ideal leader to emulate, says Presidency
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under sharp criticism following his recent remarks on leadership and governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former leader alleged that subsequent administrations had failed the nation, describing Nigeria as a “failing country.” However, a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser […]
Davido pledges N300m to support orphanages, fight drug abuse
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to mark his birthday this year with a donation of ₦300 million to orphanages and a charity dedicated to combating drug abuse and addiction among young people. The singer shared the news on Monday via X, writing, “Once again, my birthday this year, […]
Obey court order, reinstate Baruwa as NURTW boss, Falana tells FG
search buttonMost Widely Read Newspaper A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to immediately reinstate Tajudeen Baruwa as the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, following court judgments affirming his leadership. Falana directed his plea to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef […]
Fire guts timber market in Plateau
A timber market in the Katako community, Jos North Local Government Area, has been gutted by fire. It was learnt that the fire, which started on Sunday night, destroyed goods worth millions of naira, including over 107 shops. Shuaibu Ali, Chairman of the Plateau State Carpenters Association, confirmed the fire outbreak to our correspondent in […]
Policeman killed as unknown gunmen attack House of Reps member’s convoy in Abia
An attack on a federal lawmaker’s convoy in Abia state by unknown gunmen has left a policeman dead, while his colleague is said to be struggling for his life. According to media reports, the gunmen waylaid the convoy at Ubakala in Umuahia South council area, Abia State. The convoy is said to be owned by […]