In their New York trial, a sexual assault complainant addresses Trump.
In a New York courthouse on Wednesday, the woman whom Donald Trump was found guilty of sexually assaulting confronted the former president, claiming he had damaged her reputation as a result. The 80-year-old E. Jean Carroll is suing for more than $10 million, claiming that in 2019, shortly after coming public with her assault claim,…
Supreme Court ruling: Plateau parliamentarians’ predicament rekindles efforts to reform the Electoral Act
The concerns surrounding the Appeal Court’s decision to remove all of the state and federal lawmakers from Plateau State have reignited calls for a change to the Election Act. This development coincides with increased popular indignation and unhappiness with perceived political unfairness brought about by Court of Appeal rulings on issues originating from the general…
Namibia upsets Tunisia 1-0 at the AFCON 2023
Namibia shocked highly-ranked Tunisia in the opening Group E match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023, with the game’s lone goal. It was expected to be an easy ride for the 2004 winners because they were thought to be the weakest team in the group, but Namibia had other ideas. In the…
Fear as attackers reportedly assisted by police smash over the fencing at Enugu airport
The breaking down of an Akanu Ibiam International Airport perimeter fence in Enugu on Friday caused alarm. The HIFOX NEWS has learned that tensions between surrounding estate residents and airport personnel arose as a result of the destruction, which was carried out by thugs. Several of the offenders were apprehended after a prompt reaction by…
Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Ogun Gov Poll Appeal
The Supreme Court has deferred ruling in Oladipupo Adebutu’s appeal against the Court of Appeal’s majority ruling upholding Dapo Abiodun’s election as Ogun State governor. Following arguments and the adoption of the parties’ procedures, a five-member panel of the highest court, presided over by Justice John Okoro, adjourned for a decision. Because the Independent National…
Ten Hag Won’t Dismiss Man United Loan Signings
In the FA Cup third round on Monday, Ten Hag defeated third-tier Wigan 2-0, but at least ten of their key players were absent. Erik ten Hag has not ruled out adding players on loan to help fight against the illnesses and injuries that could ruin Manchester United’s hopes of turning around their dismal season….
TB Joshua: No Nigerian pastor can perform miracles – Seun Kuti reacts to BBC documentary
According to well-known Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, no Nigerian pastor has ever worked a miracle. In response to the widely shared film from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BCC) program detailing the supposed assault and rape of late pastor TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), the musician made this statement. Allegations…
‘I’ll marry God-fearing baddie’ – Singer Spyro
Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, also known as Spyro, is a singer who has disclosed who his dream girlfriend is. He talked about how he wanted to wed a beautiful woman who loved Jesus, calling these women “Jesus’ baddies” in jest. The crooner of “Who Is Your Guy” revealed this in a recent Hip TV interview.“My spec…
HEALTHCases of Lassa fever surged in week 51 of 2023 – NCDC
There has been an increase in Lassa fever infections in week 51 of 2023, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, or NCDC. But when compared to the same time last year, the center reported a reduced death rate. On Sunday in Abuja, this was announced on the NCDC’s official website.The center reports that…
SpaceX Sues To Stop US Hearing Over Fired Workers
Based on a copy of the case filed in a federal court in Texas, SpaceX claimed that the regulatory board’s structure is unconstitutional and that the hearing procedure violates the company’s right to a jury trial. This composite image, which was made on October 10, 2023, features (L) Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Twitter, and…
Funke Akindele shattered box office records with ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ – Atiku
A Tribe Called Judah, a movie that Nollywood actress Funke Akindele broke box office records with, has won praise from former vice president Atiku Abubakar. According to reports, the film has made almost N1 billion. Atiku said in a post on X that the actress had raised the bar for brilliance. “I extend my heartiest…
Cristiano Ronaldo purchases a home on the ‘Billionaire’s Island’ in Dubai.
Reports state that Cristiano Ronaldo has added a tens of millions of pounds mega-mansion on Dubai’s “Billionaire’s Island” to his portfolio of real estate. The £175 million-a-year football star’s amazing property collection grows even further with this purchase. According to Bloomberg, the Portuguese celebrity purchased the estate on Jumeirah Bay Island, also referred to as…
Photos: Akeredolu’s remains arrive Nigeria
Princess Oladunni Odu, the Secretary to the State Government SSG, and a few state executive council members were also present at the airport to receive the body. Other notable figures are Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, a member of the House of Representatives, and Engr. Ade Adetimehin, the chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State….
‘INEC Can’t Stop Us,’ PDP Insists NEC Meeting Holds June 30
The Peoples Democratic Party has insisted it will proceed with its National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, stating that the Independent National Electoral Commission has no authority to stop a statutory gathering. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, questioned who INEC’s Acting Secretary,…
Family of Benue girl murdered in Abuja hotel fixes Monday for burial
The family of the late Aladi Offikwu Johnson, the 24-year-old Benue girl who was brutally killed in an Abuja hotel, has announced her burial arrangements. Aladi was murdered on Monday, June 15, by a yet-to-be-identified person in a hotel located on 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa. In a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Mike Abu on…
TCN Restores Electricity To Six States In Northeast Nigeria After Prolonged Darkness
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced the restoration of normal bulk electricity supply to the six states in North-east Nigeria. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The power restoration comes after completing the connection of the new Bauchi 330/132 kV Transmission Substation to the national grid through the…
Presidency Refutes Lamido’s Claims On Tinubu’s June 12 Role
The Presidency has strongly refuted recent claims made by former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, regarding Bola Tinubu’s role during the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, describing them as “false” and “revisionist.” In a statement titled ‘Setting the Record Straight: Tinubu’s Role in the June 12 Struggle’, issued on Sunday by…
Tinubu Supported June 12 Annulment, Not Part Of Pro-Democracy Struggle – Lamido
A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and was not part of the early pro-democracy resistance that followed. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Lamido said Tinubu, who was a senator under the Social Democratic…
Atiku, Obasanjo, Gowon,Shettima, El-Rufai Meet
Atiku Abubakar has met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Kashim Shettima and ex-military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. He also met with former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other imminent Nigerians. They met during the 70th birthday of former Bauchi State…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines
The season may have ended for football fans, but it has not been an entirely quiet week globally in the sports world. Transfer rumours are dominating some of the discussions, but the Club World Cup, preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and a rekindling of the rivalry —- off the pitch at…
Ondo Government Approves Death Penalty For Kidnapping
The Ondo State Government has approved death sentences for those convicted of kidnapping. According to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Kayode Ajulo, who spoke on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, after the monthly State Executive Council meeting, kidnappers will be sentenced to death after conviction. Ajulo emphasised that the…
Inmate Passport Scandal: Nigerian Correctional Service Suspends Officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has suspended two of its operatives after it was discovered that a convicted inmate tried to process an international passport while in custody. The Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to Umar, the misconduct was detected through the automated…
BREAKING: NNPCL Spokesperson, Soneye Resigns, Gives Reason
The spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, has resigned. Soneye disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday. He said he would no longer be the spokesperson for the oil giant, as he had “stepped aside from his role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd”….
