Politics

UK Tories consider replacing Kemi Badenoch as party leader after poor ratings

Six months after Kemi Badenoch was elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, internal discussions have already shifted toward the possibility of replacing her. With local elections in England approaching, many Conservative MPs and officials are increasingly dissatisfied with Badenoch’s leadership and have expressed concerns that she is not the right person to lead the …

Crime

Osun Monarch and Pastor plead guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 scam in U.S

Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, have pleaded guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud amounting to $4.2 million in the United States. According to court records, Oluwasanmi used companies including Dayspring Transportation Limited, Dayspring Holding Incorporated, and Dayspring Property Incorporated to illegally obtain and …

Politics

Obi Launches Identity Cards And Online Registration Portal For Obidients

          Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has launched an online registration portal and identity cards for members of his Obidient Movement, both in Nigeria and abroad. This was announced in a joint statement by the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and the …

Events

Yul Edochie pens a touching tribute to his beloved brother on his 55th birthday –

              Nollywood actor Yul Edochie took to Instagram to celebrate his elder brother, Leo Edochie, with a heartfelt birthday message that touched many. Reflecting on their close bond, Yul shared how his big brother supported him during a crucial time in his life. In 1998, while filling out his …

Politics

Macron: Ukraine Ready For Ceasefire, Now It’s Putin’s Move

            French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that Ukraine is ready to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, urging Russia to take the next step toward ending the war. After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, Macron called their talks “very positive” and emphasized their shared goal of …

News

Reps To Address Issues Affecting Smooth UTME Conduct

              The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies has assured the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of its support in addressing the challenges faced in conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide. The Committee Chairman, Oboku Oforji, made this commitment during an oversight visit to …