Written by Nigeria’s seasoned diplomat and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, has passed away at the age of 81. Ambassador Ibrahim, a native of Katsina State and holder of the traditional title Talban Katsina, reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday. The exact cause of his death had not been … Continue reading “Ex-NIA Boss, Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim Dies At 81”
At least 15 people were killed in a fierce clash between residents of the Mera community and members of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, in Kebbi State. Military authorities have confirmed the emergence of the Lakurawa group, which reportedly has links to ISIS operating in the Sahel. The attack occurred on Friday in Mera village, located … Continue reading “Newly-formed terrorist group, Lakurawa kills 15 residents in Kebbi”
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced an Islamic cleric, Alani Rafiu, to life imprisonment for def!ling a 14-year-old year girl. In his judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved each of the ingredients of def!lement against Rafiu. Mr Oshodi said that the gravity of the convicts offence could not be overstated as … Continue reading “Muslim cleric sentenced to life imprisonment for def!ling 14-year-old girl in Lagos mosque”
Written by Justice Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. Meanwhile, … Continue reading “#EndBadGovernance Protest: Court Grants N10m Bail Each To 67 Minors”
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary not to engage in acts capable of setting Rivers State on fire. His caution comes in the wake of Wednesdays order by a Federal High Court in Abuja, telling the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt all payments to the state. In a statement signed … Continue reading “Dont set Rivers on fire – Atiku warns Judiciary over court ruling halting LGA allocation”
The phrase “much ado about nothing” is used to describe a situation in which there has been a lot of hullaballoo about something that isn’t really important. Taken literally, it implies that a lot of time and effort (much ado) has been put into something insignificant (nothing). Regarding President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, the … Continue reading “Cabinet Reshuffle: Much Ado About Nothing?”
When Nigeria’s civil war leader, General Yakubu Gowon celebrated his 90th birthday recently, one of his theatre commanders, General Olusegun Obasanjo, came and stood beside him – perhaps for the first time since Gowon’s ouster from power in July 1975. I call them “puppets” because they were pawns on the chessboard of the United Kingdom … Continue reading “A tale of two puppets (2): Obasanjo, by Ochereome Nnanna”
“Bros how you dey oh” “Omo, body still dey inside cloth. We dey push am.” How for do? Man no die, man no leave one place, all of us just dey.” “God works in mysterious ways.” “But how you come take this their cabinet reshuffle?” “Underwhelming. An anti-climax. What is all the noise about? I … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle And Other Stories by Reuben Abati “
The iconic blended Scotch whisky will become club’s Official Whisky Partner celebrating their shared ambition for collective success ahead of the new season • [Date 23 October 2024, Lagos] – Luxury Scotch whisky Chivas Regal and iconic global football club, Arsenal, have just announced a new multi-year partnership, emphasising their commitment to championing community, progressing … Continue reading “CHIVAS REGAL SCORES BIG WITH MULTI-YEAR GLOBAL ARSENAL PARTNERSHIP”
As I was concluding this piece, my eyes caught a presidential sledgehammer which landed on the head of Conscience Nurtured by Truth – The Guardian. In a release issued by the State House yesterday, authored by erstwhile Editor-in-Chief of TheNews, Bayo Onanuga, the newspaper was accused of a crime almost similar to what General Sani … Continue reading “The Guardian’s dog and rape of Lady Justice By Festus Adedayo”