Written by Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company, has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The move comes amid public outrage over resurfaced tweets and renewed scrutiny of Olubi’s past social media activity. The controversy began on Wednesday after an individual who previously had a […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has called on Nigerians who paid ransom to kidnappers to take the Federal Government to court and demand a refund, insisting that the state has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect citizens. Falana made the call at the opening of the Legal Year of the Faculty of Law, […]
The Adamawa State Judiciary, in partnership with the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), has freed 57 inmates and granted bail to 29 others as part of a sweeping jail decongestion exercise across correctional centres in the state. The Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, announced the figures on Friday during the conclusion […]
Nigeria and Mali have strengthened their defence cooperation and renewed their joint commitment to addressing rising security challenges across West Africa. This follows a courtesy visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, to Mali’s Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, during the maiden edition of the International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025) in Bamako. […]
Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has debunked widespread rumours claiming he had passed away, describing the reports as false, mischievous, and entirely unfounded. The speculation, which circulated heavily on social media on Friday, prompted swift reactions from close associates, including his former Commissioner for Information, C. Don Adinuba, who dismissed the claims and […]
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Saturday they seized about 500 kilograms of cocaine from a boat intercepted during a joint operation with the United States, amid a major regional US military buildup. The seizure of the boat off the Dominican coast was carried out “in support of the United States Southern Command’s Operation … Continue reading “Joint Dominican-US Operation Halts Alleged Cocaine-Smuggling Boat”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian strikes on Kyiv killed seven people. His latest comments came after Russian missiles struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital Friday. Russia’s invasion has dragged on for nearly four years, with diplomatic efforts to end the … Continue reading “Zelensky Renews Calls For More Air Defence After Deadly Strike On Kyiv”
Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro. Carlo Ancelotti’s team, featuring a mouthwatering attacking combination of Estevao, Matheus Cunha, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, dominated the first half of the friendly in London. Manchester United’s Cunha headed against the … Continue reading “Estevao, Casemiro On Target For Brazil In Senegal Win”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has formally distanced himself from the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). READ ALSO: PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others He also dissociated himself from the expulsion of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, the … Continue reading “PDP: Gov Mutfwang Faults Expulsion Of Wike, Fayose, Others”
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has dissociated himself from the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from the party. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Saturday. Fintiri, who is also the Chairman of … Continue reading “PDP: ‘I Stand For Peace,’ Gov Fintiri Distances Self From Expulsion Of Wike”