Written by Justin Bieber is responding to his mother Pattie Mallette’s prayers for him. Mallette, 50, took to Instagram to post that she’s always “cheering” and praying for Bieber, 31. The post included a series of photos of her son and a lengthy caption about her faith. She wrote: “I declare freedom, strength, clarity, and healing over you Justin. “Every chain of fear, confusion, heaviness, … Continue reading “Justin Bieber takes swipe at his mother Pattie Mallette after she posted she was praying for him to ‘heal every wound’”
When Julie Andrews awoke from surgery in 1997, she sensed immediately that something was terribly wrong. What was supposed to be a routine operation to remove harmless nodules from her vocal cords had instead stolen her voice — that pure, soaring soprano that had once made “Do-Re-Mi” sparkle with joy and turned The Sound of … Continue reading “When Julie Andrews awoke from surgery in 1997, she sensed immediately that something was terribly wrong”
In this interview, Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, reflects on his two years in office. In a wide-ranging discussion, he speaks on the contempt case against the National Assembly, the recovery of N1.5 billion in taxes, high-profile prosecutions, the fight against land grabbing and human trafficking, and the future … Continue reading “Federalism at risk if S-Court decisions are ignored — Pedro, Lagos AG”
…Tax Filings, Visa Suspension, Others A group of lawyers based in Abuja have petitioned the Attorney General of the State of New York, United States of America, seeking investigations into the financial activities of Sahara Media Group Incorporated and its owner, Mr Omoyele Sowore. The lawyers, in a petition on their behalf by Heartland Advisors … Continue reading “Abuja Lawyers petition US Attorney General against Sowore, seek probe of financial activities”
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank has called on Nigeria to ensure that the positive outcomes from its recent macroeconomic reforms translate into real improvements in citizens’ living standards, as new estimates show that about 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty. Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, appealed on Wednesday during … Continue reading “139 million Nigerians living in poverty despite reform gains — World Bank”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,469 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market”
…As Enugu Senator, Chukwu dumps LP for APC…APC senators now 73; PDP 28; LP 4; NNPP 1; SDP 1; APGA 2 ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the frequent defection of senators from the opposition political … Continue reading “Akpabio, Moro clash over defection of senators”
By Jide Ajani, General Editor LAGOS — Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu may present his nominee for the post of the chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to the National Council of State, today at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman ends next … Continue reading “New INEC chair for Council of State’s ‘preview’ today”
By Chioma Obinna Pharmaceutical industry leaders on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to prioritise pharmaceutical innovation, technology adoption, and local production of essential drug ingredients as a pathway to national development and health security. Making the call ahead of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Valedictory Session, and Investiture of Fellows of the Nigeria Academy … Continue reading “NAPHARM to FG: Investing in pharmaceutical innovation’ll boost economy”
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The result avenged Argentina’s elimination by Nigeria at the same stage two years ago when they hosted the tournament. Alejo Sarco opened scoring for the Argentines just … Continue reading “Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing”