The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of ministerial nominees which were forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees were to be screened on Tuesday, but the exercise was postponed till Wednesday for adequate preparation. Meanwhile the Senate commenced the screening at exactly 1:10 pm on Wednesday. All the seven …
Police quiz Abia lawmaker over alleged assault on bolt driver
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh is currently being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the …
Police officer who killed Enugu musician dismissed, remanded in prison
The Enugu State Police Command says the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded. A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says the Inspector was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court prosecution …
Rihanna reveals her dream collaboration
Singer, Rihanna has revealed her dream music collaboration. According to her, 22-year-old Billie Eilish is her dream collaborator. The billionaire businesswoman disclosed this in a recent chat with Access Hollywood. She expressed her admiration for Eilish musical talent. “If I could only do a song with Billie Eilish. She’s so good,” she said when asked …
Court grants Saraki’s plea to amend suits against EFCC, ICPC, others
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, granted a motion filed by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking to amend his two separate suits filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the application after it was moved by Saraki’s counsel, Tunde Afe-Babalola, SAN, and was …
Gov. Otti, Eno to repair Abia-Akwa Ibom link roads
The Governments of Abia and Akwa Ibom State have forged a partnership in road infrastructure to ensure the accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. This understanding was reached during a condolence visit by the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on his counterpart, Umo Eno, at the Government House in Uyo over the weekend …
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF hands victory to Nigeria, fines Libya $50,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a win and the full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya that was postponed this month. The Super Eagles and Libya were originally scheduled to play against the Libyan team at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina, Benghazi …
Reality TV star, Maria Chike and partner welcome second child
Reality TV star, Maria Chike and her partner, Kevin, have welcomed their second child together, a girl. The excited mum shared the good news on her Instagram page. According to her, their daughter was welcomed on October 23. ”My whole existence shall never seize to praise you lord If you’re seeing this my little princess …
Boy dies after allegedly being flogged by teacher in Ogun school
A teenage boy named Monday Ariyo had died after allegedly being flogged “164” minutes times by a teacher at Obada Grammar School in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to @justadetoun on Instagram, boy’s teacher brought a dustbin to class and told the students not to break it. Ariyo then said, “Is …
ASUP proposes new date to proceed on nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has deferred its nationwide industrial action till December 2nd, 2024, to allow the Federal Government meet its outstanding demands. Recall that ASUP had on 7th of October 2024 issued a two weeks ultimatum to government asking it to meet the existing demands some of which bordered on alleged …