In a recent public event, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara took aim at Nyesom Wike and the lawmakers backing him, comparing their public displays to their private struggles. “They are delusional. They come to the media to dance but go behind to cry. They are gone,” Fubara declared, dismissing their antics. Fubara revealed…
Donald Trump has challenged President Joe Biden to an 18-hole golf match, following up on their debate discussions about golf last month. During an event at his Doral golf course in Miami, Trump proposed the challenge, reiterating his desire for another debate with Biden and referencing their golf abilities. Trump poked fun at Biden’s…
A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Endurance Japhet Gunat has d!ed seven months after her wedding. She passed away on Saturday, July 6 and will be laid to rest on Friday in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Her husband, Gunat Japhet posted her obituary on Facebook today. A Facebook user, Fuki Christian Daniel wrote: “It’s…
The House of Representatives has rejected the Samoa agreement, requesting the Federal Government to suspend its implementation until all controversial clauses are clarified. This decision came after the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki (NNPP, Kano) and 80 others during the Plenary on Tuesday, July 9. …
Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. Man United boss Erik ten Hag has been hoping to get a deal to sign his former Ajax defender ahead of a potential summer transfer. Talks have been ongoing with Bayern Munich over a potential £43m deal. According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United…
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, stated on Monday, July 8, that the recent b0mbings in Gwoza and Pulka towns of Borno State’s Gwoza Local Government Area were intended to embarrass the government. During a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, General Musa assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of these…
On Tuesday, July 9, the House of Representatives passed for a second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to reserve additional seats for women in the state and National Assembly. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the bill had previously passed in the 9th House but failed to gain concurrence from both chambers,…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Tuesday, July 9, sentenced an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to life imprisonment for raping a minor. Olukayode Dayo, 39, was arraigned on May 13, 2022, on a count charge of rape. The charge read, “That Olukayode Dayo on…
The Tinubu-led administration has announced a series of initiatives to address soaring food prices. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined the measures set for implementation over the next 180 days: 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window: Suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on specific food imports, including maize, rice, wheat, and cowpeas.…
Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, lost his bid to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to his state. This followed the ruling of Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, who dismissed Bello’s application seeking to transfer his case to Kogi State. Justice Tsoho,…
