US Influencer Faces Dubai Jail Term For Screaming

A social media influencer, Tierra Young Allen, has been detained in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (The U.A.E.), for over two months after being charged with “the crime” of screaming and is now facing jail time. 

We Were Not Aware Of Tinubu’s Drug-Related Forfeiture Of $460,000 Before 2023 Election - INEC Replies Peter Obi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the Presidential Election Petitions Court sitting in Abuja that it was unaware of the over 20-year old United States District Court judgment which ordered President Bola Tinubu to forfeit $460,000 suspected to be proceeds of narcotics trade.

US Army ‘very concerned’ about soldier held by N.Korea

A senior US Army official on Thursday expressed deep concern about the fate of an American soldier held by North Korea.

UK Medical Tribunal Clears Popular Twitter Influencer, Dr Olufunmilayo, of Rape Allegations by Ex-Girlfriend

A popular Twitter doctor based in the United Kingdom, Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya has been exonerated by UK’s Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service from rape allegations levelled against him by his former girlfriend friend, Dr Bolanle Aseyan.

Valerio Becomes Only Woman Aspirant For Zimbabwe President

Elisabeth Valerio, leader of the United Zimbabwe Alliance, has been granted permission by the Electoral Court to contest the 2023 presidential election after her papers were initially rejected by the Nomination Court for a late submission.

Why fuel pump price rose to N617/litre — NNPCL

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has attributed the rise in petrol pump prices in Nigeria to market forces.

Tinubu reviews proposed N8,000 cash palliative

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, said his administration will review its earlier plan to distribute monthly cash grants of N8,000 to 12 million households for six months as part of efforts to assuage the hardship occasioned by fuel subsidy removal.

North Korea Arrests US Soldier After Crossing Military Border Without Permission

North Korea has reportedly arrested a United State soldier who crossed the border from the inter-Korean demilitarised zone without authorisation.

US supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested and charged for marijuana possession.

Gigi Hadid was arrested and charged with possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia after she flew to the Cayman Islands from the USA last week.

IPOB, ESN lawyer Maxwell Okpara defending Emefiele – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) said a lawyer of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Maxwell Okpara, was defending the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

Abia Assembly suspends leader of PDP caucus Akpulonu for 14 days

The member representing Obingwa East state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly and leader of the PDP caucus, Solomon Akpulonu, has been suspended for 14 sitting days.

Adamu reportedly resigns as APC chairman

 

There are strong indications that Senator Abdullahi Adamu has resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria Police Refutes Memo Removing Security Personnel From Politicians

The Nigerian Police Force has refuted a leaked memo that claimed the force has removed police officers from politicians. 

Poultry farms shutting down over high maize price – PAN

Poultry farms across the country are currently shutting down operations due to the persistent hike in the price of maize – a major feed for birds in the subsector, the Poultry Association of Nigeria said on Monday.

Anxiety as fuel price hits N617 per litre

The price of Petrol has increased to about N617 per litre. Fuel stations operated by NNPC have adjusted their fuel price from N539 to N617 per litre.

Why you must respect democracy, rule of law — Pres. Tinubu to African leaders

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to African leaders to respect democracy and rule of law in a bid to ensure political stability in the continent.

English-French Singer Jane Birkin Dies At 76

English-French singer and actress, Jane Birkin has died at age 76.

Doping: Nigeria stripped of CWG gold medal in women’s relay

The Commonwealth Games Federation has stripped Nigeria of one of the gold medals won at the last edition of the games held in Birmingham in 2022.

Sit-at-home, Killings: Igbo leaders move strongly against IPOB’s Simon Ekpa

‘How Finland based Nigerian is sabotaging Nnamdi Kanu’s release’

By Nnamdi Ojiego, Chimaobi Nwaiwu and Chinonso Alozie

Igbo leaders have called on the Federal Government to begin the extradition of Mr. Simon Ekpa, who is residing in Finland, for allegedly causing killings, and destruction of properties, markets and government facilities in the South-East while enforcing a sit-at-home order.

Messi seals move to Inter Miami, Beckham says it’s dream come true

Lionel Messi has completed his move to Inter Miami on a deal running to 2025, the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit announced on Saturday.

26 Kirikiri inmates graduate from NOUN

No fewer than 26 inmates at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos State, have graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria in various disciplines.

Fuel subsidy removal: Gov Uzodinma increases minimum wage to N40,000

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has increased the minimum wage of workers in the state to N40,000.