Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking To Stop Construction Of Costal Project
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has struck out a suit against the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Costal Road project, filed by some indigenes and other concerned property owners of Okun-Ajah Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. Justice Akintayo Aluko ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction and promptly transferred the suit…
Again, INEC Discredits Petition To Recall Embattled Kogi Senator
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the petition submitted for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has failed to meet constitutional requirements. In a short statement on its X handle, INEC said the petition failed to meet Section 69(a) of the Nigerian constitution. “The petition…
NCAA Warns Foreign Airlines Against Deporting Nigerian Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned international airlines against deporting Nigerian passengers after transporting them halfway to their destinations. The NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, announced this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the practice has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of…
Spain Prosecutors To Appeal Ruling Overturning Alves’ Rape Conviction
Spanish prosecutors have said they would a appeal a court ruling that overturned former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction, a verdict criticised by the government and women’s groups. Alves, who won the Champions League three-times with Barcelona, was convicted last year of raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a nightclub…
Tesla Vehicle Becomes Best-Selling Vehicle In China, Norway
The Tesla electric vehicle, Model Y, has become the best-selling in China and Norway in March 2025. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, confirmed this in a separate X statement on Wednesday. According to data on the revamped Model Y, performance showed that 43,370 units of the car were sold in March 2025 to…
Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Denies Fraud Allegations
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine…
President Tinubu Departs Nigeria For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, on Wednesday on a short working visit, the Presidency has revealed. A statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said that during the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones. He added that Tinubu will also use the retreat to…
PDP Dismisses Leaked Judgement As Ighodalo, Okpebholo Know Fate Today
Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will today, Wednesday, decide on the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, on the conduct of last year’s gubernatorial election in the State. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner…
Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPCL CEO
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in the early hours of Wednesday, Tinubu removed all other…
Singer Allyson Fumes After Being Called Out For Not Mentioning Jesus In Her Songs [VIDEO]
Popular gospel singer, Sola Allyson, has reacted after being called out on social media for not mentioning “Jesus” in all her music. Allyson was called out after singer Panam Percy Paul’s recent interview. Recall that that Percy Paul had narrated how he was offered £24 million in 1995 to remove “Jesus” from his songs. Sharing…