Nnamdi Kanu re-arrested, repatriated to Nigeria to stand trial
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been re-arrested and brought back to Nigeria. He is to trial, according to Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. At a press briefing on Tuesday with the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja, Malami disclosed that international collaborative efforts […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR PAUL ZELEZA, PART 6 of 7
African Universities and African Future: The Meeting Point PART A THE INTERVIEW (Unedited Transcript) What do you see as the major challenges and opportunities facing African universities? Based on my extensive research on higher education and administrative experience, especially as Vice Chancellor of an African University, I would say the challenges and opportunities facing […]
Court sentences ex-president Zuma to prison
SOUTH AFRICA’s constitutional court has ruled that the former President Jacob Zuma was guilty of contempt for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry earlier this year. He was ordered to be imprisoned for 15 months. Zuma failed to appear at the inquiry led by the deputy chief justice, Raymond Zondo, in February. The inquiry […]
TAMPAN Suspends Iyabo Ojo, Nkechi Blessing
Theatre Arts & Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Monday has suspended controversial actress and producer, Nkechi Blessing from the association. TAMPAN said the busty actress was suspended for gross misconduct and disrespect for the ethics of the association. The leadership of TAMPAN led by its President, Bolaji Amusan, and some members of its […]
JUST-IN: Buhari Postpones London Trip
President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed his medical trip to the United Kingdom earlier scheduled for today, Friday, June 25, 2021. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said this in a terse statement on Friday According to Mr. Adesina, a new date will be announced in due course. On Thursday, Mr. Adesina had announced […]
Father Of UNILAG Student That Killed Super TV CEO Arrested
The Lago state police command says it has arrested the father of the Univerity of Lagos student, Chidinma Ojukwu, 21 , who allegedly killed the CEO of Super TV, Usifo Ataga. Punch quoted the official of the command saying that that Chidinman was arrested alongside her father at their Yaba residence on Wednesday According to […]
Senate President Backs FG Borrowing Spree, Opposes New Taxes
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has defended Nigeria’s borrowing spree, arguing that the Federal Government cannot tax Nigerians any further to fund infrastructure. Lawan also said that Nigeria was currently poor and had no other option but to borrow to finance infrastructure. He, however, affirmed that the legislature would not be frivolous in granting […]
Anambra Governorship: PDP To Go Ahead With Primary On June 26
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) says it primary governosrhip in Anabara will go and as scheduled for June 26. The opposition party stated this in a statment issued on Thursday. “In view of the two judgments of the court served on our party, the National Working Committee (NWC), on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
Buhari Off To London For Medical Check-up
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday embark on medical trip to London. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Femi Adesina disclosed this in a terse statement on Thursday “President Muhammadu Buhari will proceed to London, the United Kingdom on Friday, June 25, 2021, for a scheduled medical follow-up. “He is due back in […]
21 yr old Unilag Undergraduate Arrested Over Murder of Ataga, Super TV Boss
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old undergraduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for allegedly killing the Chief Executive Officer, Super TV, Usifo Ataga. The news of Ataga’s death had sent waves of shock across the country. The victim was reportedly murdered in the Lekki area of the state after checking into […]
