A legal expert and public analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has expressed worry over the threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesome Wike to cause chaos and incite PDP-controlled states that support Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers. He described such a statement as a delusional disorder displayed by someone who was an immediate past governor of the same state. In a press statement, Ahiakwo said such is an obvious show of rascality, too dangerous and reckless a speech for Nigerians to ignore, stressing that it has far-reaching consequences. According to the lawyer, Wike has a penchant for…
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Famous American singer, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has said fame can sometimes feel like a prison. The 43-year-old said she now makes music at her own pace. Speaking in a GQ interview, Beyoncé said she isn’t focused on perfectionism but innovation. She explained that she disappears from the public eye when she isn’t sharing her art because fame is sometimes a burden. “I create at my own pace, on things that I hope will touch other people. I hope my work encourages people to look within themselves and come to terms with their own creativity, strength, and resilience. I focus on storytelling,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday slammed N10 million bail each on the ten members of the #endbadgovernance# protesters who were charged with attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu between July 1 and August 4 this year. Justice Emeka Nwite admitted them to bail while delivering a ruling on their bail applications. Among others, the protesters are to produce one surety each in the same amount while the sureties must be residents in Abuja. Besides, the sureties must be property owners in Abuja and must deposit documents of the properties to the court in addition to swearing…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Araghchi and his Mexican counterpart Alicia Barcena have expressed their countries’ support for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a phone call, the two sides called for the continuation of bilateral political talks and consultations. Theirs was confirmed in a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Barcena said her country supports the achievement of a truce in Gaza and maintained that the violence and bloodshed in the Palestinian coastal enclave should end as soon as possible. The Iranian foreign minister, for his part, condemned the continuation of Israeli “crimes” against Palestinians and at the regional level,…
Nigeria’s Office of the Accountant General of the Federation in Nigeria has released the Summary of Gross Revenue Allocation by Federation Account Allocation Committee for June 2024 Shared in July 2024. OAGF disclosed this in an official publication containing all the details of how the funds were allocated in the period under review. The analysis of the details showed that the beneficiaries including Federal, State, Local Government Councils and others received N1,432,666,666, 578, 523.07 trillion as statutory allocations out of the N2.683.89 trillion revenue generated in the period under review. Here are the disbursement details: Disbursement July, 2024 …
The new leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, has inaugurated a 13-member committee to reconcile all members of the party under one umbrella. The move was initiated by the new leadership of the party led by Austin Nwachukwu who maintained that the aim of setting up the committee is to have a united, all-inclusive and formidable party in the state. Inaugurating the members of the committee at its State Secretariat in Owerri, Nwachukwu said that Imo PDP under his watch, has a mandate to ensure that the party remains the only hope and best alternative that…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday, cautioned former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Ahmad Bashir to stop comparing its leader, Nnamdi Kanu to notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. IPOB warned Bashir that Kanu does not believe in terrorism like Turji and “his terrorist brothers.” Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB said Kanu’s only crime against the Fulani Oligarchy was the establishment of the Eastern Security Network, ESN. Recall that Bashir had accused Kanu and Turji of causing harm to Nigeria, suggesting they should be kept in the worst prison facility in Nigeria. However, a statement by…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Victor Osimhen “dives too much”. Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal from Napoli. This means the striker and his new teammates will fight directly with Fenerbahce for the Turkish League title. Mourinho joined Fenerbahce in June, months after he was sacked at AS Roma, where he came up against Napoli a few times. “The last time we played against him during Roma vs Napoli, I had this conversation with him, ” Mourinho told HT Spor. “I told Osimhen, ‘you are one of the best players in Africa along with Salah.…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has dissolved the Special Taskforce on Environmental Protection. The taskforce, which was led by Brigadier General J.A. Faransa, Rtd, was on Wednesday directed to wind up its activities and submit its reports and recommendations to the office of the Secretary to the State Government. Signed by the Permanent Secretary to the SSG, Mrs. Jemimah Nwunuji, a notice to that effect said environmental enforcement will now fall under the jurisdiction of the state’s 16 local government councils. “The council chairmen will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations within their territories,” the SSG said.…
At least seven teams currently have a maximum six points after the match-day two fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixtures. DAILY POST reports that the match-two games of 2025 AFCON qualifiers ended on Tuesday night. The teams with maximum six points are DR Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Angola, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia . They all won their first two games of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Meanwhile, the likes of Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso all have four points each. The match-day three fixtures will take place next month. AFCONQ 2025:…