Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his two daughters
The sexual offences and domestic violence court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos state, has sentenced one Eze Chukwuma to life imprisonment for defiling his two daughters. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Chukwuma was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on defilement. According […]
Again, national grid collapses — second time in less than a week
The national grid suffered another system collapse on Tuesday. The development comes five days after a previous grid collapse, which was restored in less than 24 hours. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), in a notice to customers, said the system collapsed at 11:31 am. The firm said the development caused […]
DOWNLOAD: Full text of Atiku’s appeal against Tinubu’s victory
Following the judgment of the presidential election petition tribunal which affirmed Bola Tinubu’s victory at the poll, Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed an appeal before the supreme court. The tribunal in its judgement on September 6, held that Abubakar failed to prove all the averments in his […]
Obi, LP file appeal to challenge Tinubu’s victory at tribunal
Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) have filed an appeal at the supreme court against the judgement of the presidential election petition tribunal which affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. The 73-page notice of appeal filed on Tuesday is premised on 51 grounds. Obi and his party had filed a […]
140 leaders attending, Putin absent… everything to know about 78th UNGA
This week, world leaders will gather under the auspices of the largest global intergovernmental organisation — the United Nations (UN) — to deliberate on shared goals. Financial commitments worth billions of dollars will be made and stern warnings will be issued to countries with poor human rights records. But this is not […]
Atiku appeals tribunal judgement affirming Tinubu’s election
Abubakar Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed an appeal before the supreme court seeking to nullify the judgement of the election petition tribunal, which affirmed Bola Tinubu’s victory at the poll. The 35-grounds notice of appeal was filed on Monday through Chris Uche, lead counsel to Abubakar. […]
Tinubu: Nigeria will collaborate with AU to ensure democracy thrives in Africa
President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria will support the African Union (AU) to attain democratic stability on the continent. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday during a meeting with Azali Assoumani, president of Comoros and AU chairperson. According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, Tinubu said the AU is strategically […]
Gunmen kill security operatives, set cars ablaze in Imo
Gunmen have killed some security operatives and burnt several vehicles in Oriagu, Ehime-Mbano LGA of Imo state. The security operatives were said to have been on patrol along Aba-branch Oriagu in Ehime-Mbano road when the gunmen ambushed them and killed over six joint task force officers. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. […]
Court dismisses Bulkachuwa’s suit seeking to stop ICPC from probing him
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Adamu Bulkachuwa seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) from investigating him over the comment he made during the valedictory session of the 9th national assembly. In a judgment on Tuesday, Inyang Ekwo, presiding judge, […]
Remi Tinubu: My husband wouldn’t be Nigeria’s leader if he stayed abroad
Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady, says President Bola Tinubu would not have become Nigeria’s leader if he remained abroad. She spoke on Monday at the Nigeria Economic Growth and Trade Summit on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The session was organised at the Nigeria […]