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Nine migrants from four African countries arrived this week in Cameroon after being expelled from the United States, part of a deal between the two countries, one of their lawyers told AFP on Thursday. The deportees arrived Wednesday and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Brazzaville. Cameroon is among several African countries that have agreed … Continue reading “Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer”
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the federation, even as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.). The commission, in its bulletin on Thursday, said that its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, … Continue reading “INEC fixes June 20 for bye-elections in 6 states”
No one left the auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, April 23, 2026, unsure of what Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti said at the 2026 TheNiche Annual Lecture with the theme, “Governing the Economy: Choices, Trade-offs, and National Priorities.” He spoke loud and clear. In a country where political leaders have … Continue reading “The Niche Lecture: And Alex Otti spoke loud and clear, by Ikechukwu Amaechi”
By Alumona UkwuezeGovernor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Tuesday said the sit-at-home directive in the South-East triggered what he described as a self-inflicted internal crisis in the region. Speaking at the 6th Biennial Adada Lecture Series organised by the Association of Nsukka Professors at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Soludo lamented the human and … Continue reading “Sit-at-home sparked self-inflicted crisis in South-East — Soludo”
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his repeated appearances before appellate courts as a litigant significantly shaped his understanding of the law and deepened his respect for appellate adjudication. Wike made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation of “Ukala’s Manual on Appellate Practice,” authored … Continue reading “Wike: Appellate Courts shaped my career as a litigant”
Michael B. Jordan hopes to start anew since his Oscar win for “Sinners.” The 2026 Academy Award winner for Best Actor has placed his Los Angeles home back on the market. The estate, located on a half-acre in Encino, is currently listed for $10.49 million. However, this price point is lower than what the Hollywood … Continue reading “Michael B. Jordan Puts $10M LA Mansion Back On Market In Latest Move Since ‘Sinners’ Oscar Win”
Oprah Winfrey is bringing her billion-dollar media empire to Amazon after signing a comprehensive multiyear deal with the streaming giant. Financial terms were not disclosed. On April 27, it was announced that a new podcast from Winfrey, along with her book club and classic episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show, will be coming to Amazon … Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey Inks Multiyear Deal with Amazon”
Around the world, the concept of a “four-day work week” seems to have the approval of everyone from employees to human resource experts but not business owners and leaders, who are seemingly stopping the practice from becoming widespread, Harvard Business Review reports. Experts have shown that a four-day work week increases employee satisfaction and well-being, … Continue reading “The ‘Four-Day Work Week’ Seems Great For Everyone But Business Owners: Here’s Why”
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada faces a long ban for punching a Huesca player in the face, having already been sent off in a match in Spain’s second tier on Sunday. The Argentina international, 35, pushed over Jorge Pulido and was dismissed for the incident, and then became enraged, running to hit Pulido and sparking … Continue reading “Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada faces ban after punching opponent in face”
…As govt moves against social science courses …Warns students against taking loans to pursue worthless courses ….Let courses evolve —CONUA ….Courses can’t be determined on face value —NASU …FG, tread softly — NAPTAN …No response yet —ASUU By Adesina Wahab, Victor Ahiuma-Young & Joseph Erunke Abuja—The federal government yesterday stirred the hornet’s nest with a … Continue reading “NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities”