The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has fixed January 13 to rule on the bail application of ex-Queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hazmat and Abdullahi Fasasi. Justice K. B Olawoyin fixed the date while presiding over Tuesday’s hearing. Naomi, Hazmat who is the proprietor of an Ibadan based radio station, …
Mahama sworn-in as Ghana President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. The former President was declared winner of the 2024 presidential election on December 8th after defeating his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. Mahama, who served as Ghana’s 12th President between 2011 and 2017, found his …
UN deputy secretary-general set to visit Nigeria
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is set to begin a two-day official visit to Nigeria on Thursday January 9, 2025. The National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre, Oluseyi Soremekun, announced this on Tuesday. During her stay, she will hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu, senior government officials, and the leadership of the …
Family of four dies in Abuja road crash
A motor accident along the Akwanga-Abuja road has claimed the lives of an entire family of four. The deceased were said to be returning to Abuja after spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Makurdi on Saturday. The victims include Victor Angbiandoo Tyohemba (37 years old) who was an accountant, his wife, Erdoo Stephanie …
Footballer Luca Meixner found dead in his bed two days after Christmas
German football club, SSV Reutlingen have announced the tragic death of their 22-year-old player Luca Meixner. The midfielder, who broke into his boyhood club’s first team in 2021 was reportedly found dead in his bed over the Christmas period. The club mourned his passing in a statement on Instagram on Monday, January 6, and said they were …
Paul Okoye and wife dedicate their daughter in church
Singer Paul Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma, dedicated their daughter, Imani, to God yesterday January 5. The dedication was attended by close family members and friends including Paul’s older brother, Jude Okoye and wife Ify. His twin brother and former Psquare mate, Peter, was however absent, See photos below…
EFCC fires 27 officers for fraud, misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024 for various offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct. In a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that the dismissal followed recommendations from its Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the Executive …
President Tinubu arrive Ghana Mahama’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will attend John Mahama’s inauguration as Ghana’s president on Tuesday. This will be Mahama’s second inauguration as president of the Gold Coast country. He previously led Ghana from 2012 to 2017. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president, information and strategy, said Tinubu departed Abuja on Monday for …
Anambra Community leader speaks over death of three children of same parents
The President General of Nise Community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State Chief Anthony Nwabuona has clarified the death of three children of same parents in the community. There was pandemonium in Nise Community on Sunday, after three children left at home by their parents were discovered dead. Many had attributed it …
Releasing Nnamdi Kanu will bring peace to South East – Sen Abaribe tells Tinubu
Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed his willingness to stand as a guarantor for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Abaribe made the remark while addressing journalists after his visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. He also urged President Bola Tinubu to listen to the Attorney General of …