The newly sworn-in President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Afam Osigwe, has made his first set of appointments upon assumption of office. Osigwe appointed renowned human rights lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, Inibehe Effiong, Maxwell Opara, and others to the newly established Citizens’ Liberties Committee, CLC. The new NBA President made the announcement after his inaugural speech at the association’s conference in Lagos. Osigwe, who succeeded Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, took the oath of office on Thursday, officially beginning his tenure as the leader of the prestigious legal body. Elected in July 2024, Osigwe aims to continue the work of his…
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Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the Māori King of New Zealand, has passed away at the age of 69. Surrounded by his wife and three children, the king died following a period of recovery in the hospital after heart surgery. The news was announced by the Kiingitanga, the Māori king movement, on Friday morning local time (Thursday evening GMT). Rahui Papa, a spokesman for the Kiingitanga, expressed the deep sorrow felt across the nation. “The death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Māoridom, and the entire nation. A chief who has…
Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the Nigerian lady based in Canada, Amaka Sunnberger who called for the poisoning of Yorubas and Benin people. Obi urged Nigerians to unite and not allow tribalism and hate tear them apart. Sunnberger’s threats against Yoruba and Edo people in Canada on TikTok. Reacting, Obi posted on X: “I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a Nigerian woman living in Canada against other Nigerians of diverse origins. Such divisive comments or behaviour have no place in our society. “As Nigerians, we should unite and focus on…
Gombe State Government has officially banned illegal mining activities within the state, warning that individuals, groups, or organizations found in violation will face prosecution. This decisive action follows the signing and issuance of Executive Order No. 8 of 2024 by Governor Inuwa Yahaya. The Executive Order, which took immediate effect, is designed to enhance the monitoring and regulation of mining activities throughout Gombe State. It aims to protect host communities from exploitation and safeguard the environment from the adverse effects of unregulated mining. A key element of the order is the establishment of a Mining Activities Monitoring Committee (MAMC), chaired…
The LGEA Primary School in Amaku (Olonya), located in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, is in urgent need of attention as it faces severe infrastructural challenges. The dilapidated state of the school has raised concerns among community members, who fear that the poor conditions are hindering the learning process for the young students. A community leader, Samson Godiya Habila expressed deep concern over the deplorable situation, describing the school as unconducive for learning. Habila stated that immediate action was required to prevent further deterioration and to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for the children. He…
Football transfer market expert, Ben Jacobs has provided updates on Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Chelsea. He also said that the Nigeria international has already agreed financials with Saudi Arabian side, Al-Ahli. According to him, Chelsea have informed Napoli they are prepared to make a loan bid for the 25-year-old striker. However, the Premier League giants have not “agreed terms with Osimhen yet but further talks this morning,” he wrote on X. Saudi Arabian Pro League giants, Al-Ahli are keen on signing Victor Osimhen this summer and are on standby waiting for the outcome of the player’s talk with Chelsea. According…
Fire on Friday gutted part of the two-storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state. The incident was said to have happened in the wee hours of the day, precisely, around 2:20 am. It was further gathered that one of the two-bedrooms in Flat 5, of Block 21, a two-winged, three-storey building of 16 two-bedroom flats, was burnt. According to a preliminary investigation conducted by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the fire originated from an electrical surge in the children’s room. The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr.…
Just like the Champions League, the Europa League has adopted a new format for the 2024/25 season. FA Cup winners, Manchester United, and Tottenham, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season are awaiting their opponents, as the draw takes place from 12pm UK time on Friday. This season, the Europa League will have 36 teams in a single league. All the clubs involved, will play eight different opponents, as they strive to reach the knockout phase. There will be an extra play-off round before the round of 16. Each team will face one side from each pot at…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Chinwe has said she isn’t afraid of breaking up with her boyfriend, Zion. Speaking in a candid chat with Hero Daniels, Chinwe berated Zion for boasting that he has dated foreign ladies and that she is not his spec. She, however, claimed that people misunderstood Zion’s statement. “Zion said some things he shouldn’t have said. People misunderstood his statement about me not being spec. He has dated white girls and other girls deemed to be his spec, with me.. It’s different. “It was like a brag, Zion saying he dated foreign girls…
Sampdoria have confirmed the sacking of Andrea Pirlo as their manager. The Serie B club announced Pirlo’s exit in a statement on Thursday. The former Italy midfielder has been dismissed after starting the season with one draw and two losses, leaving them second-bottom in the table. Pirlo had a one-year spell as Juventus manager in 2020-21, after he briefly coached their U-23 team. After leaving Turin, he coached Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük in 2022, but again spent only one year in charge. The 45-year-old was given the job as Sampdoria manager in June 2023, with the task of guiding the…