Court remands Seun Kuti for additional four days
A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday granted an application for an extension of remand of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 22. Mr Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court, had moved the application. […]
Anambra attack: Police name nine U.S. Consulate personnel
The Police Command in Anambra has released names of nine U.S. Consulate personnel from Lagos involved in Tuesday’s brutal attack which claimed seven lives at Ogbaru area of the state. Mr Echeng Echeng, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra made the disclosure at a news conference at the command’s headquarters in Amawbia on Thursday. He […]
FULL LIST: Arise TV, Trust TV , Nigeria Info Win Big At Maiden Edition of Bon Awards
Arise TV, Trust TV, and Nigerian Info were the biggest winners of the night at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards held on Wednesday in Lagos. The maiden ward was organized by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Other winners of the night included Radio […]
Digging Deep: Cynthia Mbamalu on the Nigeria 2023 Elections
By Toyin Falola Expectations breed disappointment and in the case of Nigeria’s 2023 elections, this saying was brought to the fore, yet again. Nigerians — hopeful for a change and expectant of a new approach in the conduct of elections in their country — soon had their hopes dashed when the promised use of technology […]
FG restates commitment to fight cancer
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improve healthcare for cancer patients. Prof. Usman Aliyu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research And Treatment (NICRAT), made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. He said that government was making concerted efforts to ensure that cancer patients get better treatment and care against […]
10th Speaker: We are unruffled over adoption of open ballot voting – ‘G7’ member
Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), a member of the ‘G-7’ says his group remain unruffled in spite of a change in the House rules that now allow open ballot voting. Gagdi, the Chairman, House Committee on Navy said this while speaking with newsmen on sundry issues ahead of the June 5 inauguration of 10th National Assembly in […]
Speaker: North Central deserves the office, says Rep-elect
Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) says the North Central deserves to be rewarded with the office of the Speaker of the 10th National Assembly. He said this when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja, saying that the North Central gave its best to the APC in the 2023 general elections as the party came second with the […]
Lepa Or Orobo? Lookery and Women’s Body Parts
By Toyin Falola Afrobeats by the new generation of musicians can be reduced in its lyrics to money, women and sex. If you have money, the other two can follow. If you don’t have money, Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, the indomitable Mr. Portable, alias Dr. Zeh, husband of Motunde, daughter of Mr. Macaroni, advised you to […]
Strike: FG warns resident doctors
The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after receiving a letter of notification from the NARD executive on the planned strike. The minister said this […]
Court Grants Seun Kuti Bail, Asks Police To Remand In Prison For 48hours To Complete Investigation
The Chief Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday granted bail to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti. The court also ordered police to finish their investigation into the alleged assault of a policeman within 48 hours. The Police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese had prayed that the court remand the defendant for 21 days. The magistrate […]
