Former South Africa president, Jacob Zuma released from prison

South African government has announced the release of its former president, Jacob Zuma from prison following the completion of his jail sentence.

Pope appoints Cardinal Okpaleke as member of Pontifical Council

Nigerian-born cardinal, His Eminence, Peter Ebere Okpaleke has been appointed as member of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, by His Holiness, Pope Francis.

We will review Appeal Court’s ruling, decide on next action – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has said it would review the judgement of the Appeal Court that ordered the union to end its strike, to determine its next line of action.

President Buhari presents N20.51trn 2023 budget proposal to NASS

President Muhammadu Buhari presented the proposed N20.51 trillion budget for the 2023 financial year to a joint session of the National Assembly today October 7.

JUST IN: Appeal court orders ASUU to resume work immediately

A Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ordered members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off their eight-months-old strike and return to the classrooms immediately.

2 dead, 8 injured in stabbing attack on Las Vegas showgirls in the US

Two people have died and at least eight others injured after a violent stabbing on the Las Vegas strip on Thursday, October 6.

 

Some of the victims were showgirls taking pictures with tourists, eyewitnesses told Fox 5.

Buhari arrives national assembly for his last budget presentation as President

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the national assembly to present the 2023 appropriation bill.

NCDC records 56 cerebrospinal meningitis deaths in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says 56 deaths have been recorded in 32 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) this year, 2022.

The deaths resulted from 961 cases of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM).

FGN declares Monday October 10 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday 10th October, 2022 as Public Holiday.

A statement issued by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said the holiday is to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

ASUU to sue FG over registration of factional academic unions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities will be approaching the National Industrial Court (NIC) over the Federal Government’s registration of the two factional academic unions.

FG and ASUU fail to reach out-of-court settlement on strike as advised by appeal court

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Thursday October 6, told the Court of Appeal that they've failed to reach an out-of-court settlement on the eight months old strike embarked upon by lecturers across the country, as advised by the appellate court. 

Buhari says he Inherited a country with bombs going off in cities

President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed he inherited a country at crossroads with bombs detonating in cities of Nigeria.

Buhari disclosed this during the passing-out parade and commissioning ceremony of cadets of regular Course 69 of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, in Kaduna on Thursday.

Presidency denies ‘silent arrest’ of Peter Obi's supporters

The presidency has dismissed a claim made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, that some of his supporters have been “silently” arrested by security agencies.

 

ASUU STRIKE: Human Rights Lawyer Falana says Registration of CONUA is illegal

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has described the registration of the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) by the federal government as illegal.

 

Dangote Cement Factory invaded with seven shot and several wounded in Kogi

Seven staff of Dangote Cement factory, located in Obajana Kogi State have been reportedly shot while several others were wounded when armed men invaded the plant on Wednesday.

US moves it's aircraft carrier strike group near North Korea in response to missile launches

A US Navy aircraft carrier strike group has entered into waters off the Korean Peninsula as tensions flare between US allies South Korea/Japan and North Korea following missile launches over the past two weeks, South Korean security officials say.

Tragedy as Man dies in Turkey after falling onto rocks while paragliding in tourist hotspot

A man fell to his death in a tragic paragliding accident at one of Europe’s most popular adventure spots.

 

Frank Lally, 62, was at Turkey’s Babadag Mountain range for an adventure of a lifetime but it ended in a tragedy when he crashed into a rocky area after he launched from a common spot in the Oludeniz area, over 6,000 feet above sea level.

JUST IN: Relief as Nigerian Army secures release of 23 remaining passengers of Abuja-Kaduna train attack

The Nigerian Army has announced the release of all the 23 remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram Terrorists following the attack on the Abuja to Kaduna train.

In a statement issued Wednesday by the Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee (CDSAC), Prof. Usman Yusuf, said their release was secured on Wednesday.

I need your prayers, not protest – Father Mbaka tells adorers, heads to monastery (VIDEO)

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has commenced his journey to the monastery.

Father Mbaka was a few days ago removed from the Adoration Ministry and sent to the monastery to seek God over his calling.

My husband Buhari suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for many years after fighting civil war, being overthrown as military head of state and being detained without rehabilitation - Aisha Buhari

Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari has revealed that her husband and President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for many years.

 

2023: INEC warns of fake recruitment portal

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted Nigerians about a fake recruitment link circulating on social media and some online platforms.

FGN sues Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp others over tax

The Federal Government through the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has filed a N30 billion suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated, owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and its agent AT3 Resources Limited.

"I just couldn’t stay in that marriage" Melinda Gates speaks on "painful" divorce from Bill Gates

Melinda French Gates has opened up about her "unbelievably painful" divorce from Bill Gates.

 

Melinda, 58, and Bill, 66, married in 1994 and were together for 27 years before announcing their divorce in May 2021.

One shot dead as suspected internet fraudsters protest against EFCC in Delta

One person has been reportedly shot dead as suspected internet fraudsters staged a protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Disaster as 4 die, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands

Spanish coastguards have retrieved a migrant boat off one of Spain’s Canary Islands, rescuing a sole survivor and recovering the bodies of four deceased people.

A Spanish NGO which works with illegal migrants said the boat was carrying 34 migrants while the only survivor was a 26-year-old man from the Ivory Coast.

Donald Trump sues CNN, seeks $475m for defamation

Former President of the United States Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Cable News Network (CNN) Inc for defamation on Monday.

He was also seeking $475 million in retributive damages, claiming that the media giant had carried out a “campaign of libel and slander” against him.

Police Service Commission fires 7 senior officers, demote others

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed seven senior police officers over gross misconduct.

 

The dismissal of the officers was announced during the continuation of the 15th plenary meeting of the Commission. The meeting, presided over by its acting chairman, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, also approved the reduction in rank of ten other officers.

Its a reward for integrity as Policeman who rejected $200,000 bribe from robbers honored by ICPC

A police officer who rejected a bribe from robbers has received the 2022 Public Service Integrity Award from the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).

2023: Wabara, BoT members in last-minute peace talks with Gov. Wike following PDP Crisis

The chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has arrived at the Government House, Port Harcourt, apparently to woo the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to sheath his sword and embrace peace in the interest of the party.

ASUU STRIKE: Labour Minister Ngige to issue registration certificate to factional varsity union, CONUA today

Report says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is set to issue a certificate of recognition to a factional trade union in the university system, the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA).

President Buhari to present 2023 budget this Friday

President Buhari will on Friday, October 7, present the N19.76trn 2023 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly.

Russia’s parliament approves annexation of Ukraine’s regions

The upper house of the Russian parliament has ratified Moscow’s annexation of Ukrainian regions.

The four territories are Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Kherson.

Father Mbaka not removed from adoration ministry - Catholic secretariat

 

Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has explained that the spiritual leader of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, was not removed from the Adoration Ministry as many reports had suggested.

See PHOTOS as Mob tortures two elderly men to death in Benue over allegation of killing young man through witchcraft

Two elderly men were tortured to death by irate youths at Mbaaku Mbasombo community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State over alleged killing of a young man through witchcraft.

 

It was gathered that the young man identified as David Terseer Nongobo slumped and died while working on his farm. 

US court again postpones sentencing of Nigerian fraudster Hushpuppi

A United States Central District Court in California has again, postponed the sentencing of alleged fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, for the fourth time.

 

NDLEA arrests Lagos billionaire drug baron, Ugochukwu Chukwukadibia in VGC

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a large consignment of drugs worth N8,860,000,000 from one of the mansions of a billionaire drug baron, Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, in the highbrow residential estate, Victoria Garden City, Lekki area of Lagos.

The substances are contained in hundreds of cartons kept in a house in Victoria Garden City (VGC).

FG says list of nominees for national honour fake

The Federal Government has described as ‘fake’ purported list of nominees for national honour circulating on social media.

Burkina Faso junta leader flees to Togo after coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba resigned from his position and fled to Togo on Sunday October 2, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

 

32 children killed in Indonesia stadium stampede – Official

At least 32 children died in the Indonesia stadium stampede that killed 125 people, an official at the women’s empowerment and child protection ministry told AFP Monday, October 3.

“From the latest data we received, out of 125 people who died in the accident, 32 of them were children, with the youngest being a toddler age three or four,” said Nahar, who like many Indonesians only goes by one name.

"We say no" Mbaka's supporters attack new priest brought as replacement at Adoration Ministry

Members of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, (AMEN) protested after Fr. Mbaka was removed from Adoration Ministry and sent to a monastery while another priest was brought to replace him.

JUST IN: Fr. Mbaka removed from Adoration Ministry, sent to Monastery

Controversial charismatic Enugu Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has been transferred out from the Adoration Ministry and the Church’s latest decision is already generating protest from his followers.

Tragedy as man is burnt to death in Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified 50-year-old man was burnt to death after a fire razed a 25-room building located at 48, Jagunmolu Street, Bariga area in Lagos state on Sunday, October 2.

NDLEA arrests Turkey-bound businesswoman with drug concealed inside foodstuff at Abuja airport

Attempt by a 31-year-old businesswoman, Mrs. Pamela Odin, to traffic 2.150kg tablets of rohypnol through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja to Istanbul, Turkey has been thwarted by Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

JUST IN!!! Tinubu breaks silence: I have not withdrawn from 2023 presidential race

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied withdrawing from the race.

Russia kicked out of ICAO council over Ukraine war

Russia has been voted out of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly for aviation, which began last week in Montreal, Canada over its invasion of Ukraine.

2023: Atiku's spokesperson Bwala says APC is in decline and that Atiku made Obi popular following massive 'OBIdient' rallies

The spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Daniel Bwala, has said that the massive rallies held simultaneously in different major cities across the country, especially in Kaduna, by the supporters of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, shows the decline of the All Progressives Congress, APC.