Amnesty kicks as court remands pregnant woman, nine others
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the prison remand of 10 activists arrested in connection with the recent hunger protest in the country. But the civil rights group, Amnesty International, condemned the trial of the prosecution by…
Three Real Madrid youth players arrested over sex video with minor
Spanish police arrested Thursday three unnamed Real Madrid youth academy players for allegedly distributing a sexual video featuring a minor, a police spokesperson said. Officers detained the players, who are between the ages of 21 and 22, at Real Madrid’s…
Adamawa Senator denies controversial viral sex video
The Adamawa State-born Senator Ishaku Abbo is again embroiled in controversial news of an alleged sexual scandal via a video that has gone viral. Senator Abbo, only two years ago during his first tenure in the Senate had attacked a…
NNPC to become sole buyer as Dangote Refinery begins processing petrol
The Vice President at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, also mentioned that the national oil company is prepared to purchase its products exclusively to meet local demands. “We are testing the product (gasoline) and subsequently it will start flowing into…
Aiyedatiwa engages private security firm to protect Ondo farmers
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has engaged a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against incessant attacks. The private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, was contracted by the governor to strengthen the security within the…
Turkish side Galatasaray, Napoli agree loan deal for Osimhen
Turkish side, Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Italian side Napoli to sign Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan before the Turkish transfer window closes. The Nigerian forward, who has been in scintillating form for Napoli, is…
Hunger protest: Amnesty International faults planned mass trial of activists
Amnesty International has condemned the planned mass trial of hundreds of protesters arrested during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests held between August 1 to 10, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi,…
No individual can destroy PDP, party tells Wike
Some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party have challenged the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that he cannot dismantle the party. Wike, while speaking at the PDP secretariat…
US rapper, Fatman Scoop, collapses on stage, dies
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his family and manager announced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop. Scoop, best known for the hit…
NAHCO rewards cleaner for returning $10,000 found in aircraft
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has rewarded a staff member of the company, Mr. Auwal Dankode, who found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. According to a statement on Saturday, Kano-born Dankode was hosted at the…