Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader: trial adjourned till next year Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Justice Nyako withdrew from the case following oral applications by …
Read More »$6billion Mambilla Project Fraud: Court Adjourns Trial Of Former Minister, Olu Agunloye To October 21
Agunbiade confirmed the letters from the EFCC related to the accounts, marked as Exhibit 1a and 2a, and GTB’s responses, marked as Exhibit 2a and 2b. Adewale Agunbiade, a key witness in the trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, testified on September 23, 2024, regarding alleged …
Read More »Tinubu asks senate to confirm Kekere-Ekun as substantive CJN
President Bola Tinubu has asked the senate to confirm Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). The president’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday. Kekere-Ekun has been in the office in …
Read More »Asake shuts down 20,000-capacity O2 Arena for second time
Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake has sold out his show at London’s highly acclaimed O2 Arena for the second time. The venue is in the centre of The O2 entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London, United Kingdom. Asake, who is currently on his …
Read More »Again, Air Peace Plane Suffers Malfunction, Windshield Shatters Upon Landing At Abuja Airport; Officials Cover Up Incident
A potentially hazardous incident occurred earlier on Monday involving an Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft operated by Air Peace Airlines. As the plane descended into Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the windshield shattered. Fortunately, despite the alarming nature of this event, the flight, which had departed from Akure in Ondo …
Read More »Why FG must end petrol subsidy now — Dangote
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on the Federal Government to end fuel subsidies completely. He said the removal would help determine the actual petrol consumption in the country, as he confirmed ownership of two oil blocks in the upstream sector with an …
Read More »NDLEA nabs ex-convict with cocaine worth N4.6bn at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended an ex-convict, Christian Ogbuji for importing 817 wraps of cocaine weighing 19.40kg with an estimated value of N4.6billion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). This is contained in a statement issued by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday in Abuja. …
Read More »Mohbad: Yomi Fabiyi takes protest to Lagos Assembly
Yomi Fabiyi leads peaceful protest for justice in Mohbad’s death Popular Nollywood actor and activist, Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly to demand justice for the late singer Mohbad. The protest is scheduled for September 30, coinciding with the resumption …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank set to boost entrepreneurship with 2024 edition of its SME training
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has commenced the 2024 edition of its annual SME training. This initiative is designed to empower small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), stimulate economic growth, and promote entrepreneurial innovation across the country. The event will be held in key locations across Nigeria, including …
Read More »“Why Letting PR Agencies Evaluate Themselves Could Be Hurting Your Brand”
By: Philip Odiakose Public relations is an essential element of corporate strategy, enabling organizations to build and maintain a positive image, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and navigate crises. PR agencies play a critical role in helping brands amplify their stories and enhance public perception. However, an increasingly concerning trend is the …
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