We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry
AAN Expresses Concern Over Rivers Crisis ActionAid Nigeria has expressed concern about the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, which continues to divert attention from governance and the welfare of the state’s citizens. A statement on Thursday by the Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, read: “In recent days, we have reached out to…
No More Military Takeover In W/Africa – WADEMOS West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has raised an alarm that military intervention may not have been heard of in the political landscape of West Africa as challenges continued to be thrown at democracy by the political class, especially those promoting elongation of tenure. Rising from its…
France Hands Over Operational Equipment for Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics War The French government has handed over some operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to aid the ongoing war against drug trafficking. The donation was made on Thursday by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, who commended the operational successes of the…
NCCCS: Nigeria Needs Guideline to Shape Climate Action, Economic Transformation, Social Equity The Director General, National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, NCCCS, and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe, has said Nigeria needs a Just Transition Guideline that will serve as a model for inclusive climate action, economic transformation, and social equity…
AAN Condemns Supreme Court for Upholding Sunday Jackson’s Death Sentence ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has condemned what it termed a travesty of justice in the case of Sunday Jackson, a young farmer and student sentenced to death for defending himself against a violent attacker. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, on Thursday,…
Dabiri-Erewa Commends US based Non-Profit Organisation Impact in Nigeria’s Healthcare The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the impact of U-VOL Foundation, a United States-based international healthcare relief non-profit organisation, on the development of healthcare in the country. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Thursday signed by Gabriel Odu of…
Man Bags Life Imprisonment for Defiling Two Sisters Aged 8 and 4 An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Elistan Kumagbo to life imprisonment for defiling two sisters aged 8 and 4. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that the prosecution had proven the case of defilement and sexual assault by penetration beyond a…
Tinubu Convenes Urgent Closed-Door Meeting, Addresses Lagos Lawmakers Leadership Crisis Emamuzo Iboma, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conducted a private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and several other lawmakers from Lagos State. The meeting is focused on resolving the current leadership turmoil within the Lagos…
Edo Youths Protest Suspension Of Council Chairmen Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city Concerned youths of Edo state have demanded that the government and members of the House of Assembly address the unduly suspended elected council chairmen and their vices on Monday, 10, 2025, following the Letter of request of the governor, Monday Okpebholo. The Youths marched…
Lula Extends Invitation to President Tinubu to Visit Brazil A high-level delegation from Brazil, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Viera, arrived in Abuja on a visit aimed at boosting cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The visit was also used to deliver an invitation from Brazilian…