Appeal Court Dismisses PDP’s Case against Tinubu-Shettima Ticket
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of Senator Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Read more…
APC Campaign: There are Plots to Truncate Tinubu’s Inauguration, Undermine Democracy
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has told those plotting to truncate the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice-President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima on May 29 to bury the thought. The Spokesperson of Read more…
…Atiku’s aide tackles Keyamo over statement
Mr Phrank Shaibu, special assistant on Public Communication to Waziri Atiku Abubakar, yesterday tackled the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, over his statement, which accused the opposition of planning to truncate Nigeria’s democracy. Shaibu said that Keyamo Read more…
DSS raises alarm over plots to cause nationwide violence
The Department of State Service warned on Saturday that there were plots by some elements to stoke nationwide violence that could disrupt peace, law and order in the land. But, the DSS quickly warned those behind the evil plan to Read more…
Edo LP chieftain condemns violence in election
A leader of the Labour Party in Edo State, Dr Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye has frowned at the violence that marred last Saturday’s governorship and the house of assembly election across the country, especially in Edo state but commended the party Read more…
Row Over Igbo’s Fate In Lagos: It was as if devil landed — Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, in this interview, examines the conduct of the 2023 general elections, especially in Lagos State. It was the most shameful election in my lifetime. I am Read more…
Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark struck a deal to run their 200+ advanced fighter jets as a single fleet, creating a new headache for Russia
The air forces of four Nordic countries agreed to operate their fleets of around 250 fighter jets as a combined force, hoping to deter Russia by working together. Air force commanders of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark said Friday that Read more…
Most women don’t climax from penetration alone — and 4 other important facts about female orgasms
There are a lot of questions surrounding the female orgasm, and even people with a vagina may not fully understand what goes into their ability to climax. Unfortunately, plenty of myths have circulated around the female orgasm, making it even Read more…
Russia will place nuclear weapons in Belarus – Putin
Russian tactical nuclear weapons might arrive in Belarus as early as this summer, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed on Saturday. Moscow is completing the construction of a specialized storage facility for such arms, amid repeated calls by Minsk to deploy them on its soil, Read more…
Norway watches as Russian subs and aircraft step up Arctic patrols
NATO ally Norway has announced that it is boosting the number of naval patrols near vital undersea gas pipelines off its coast, and released a trove of videos exclusively to NBC News illustrating what it sees as a growing Russian threat Read more…
Comparing US and Russian military strength ‘pointless’ – Medvedev
Any serious conflict involving the world’s leading nuclear powers would “obviously” have no winner, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has outlined. As a result, comparing the strength of the Russian and American militaries is pointless, he added. The consequences of Read more…
Appeal Court victory: Reps minority caucus congratulates Adeleke
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke over the judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld his victory at the July 16, 2022 Governorship election. In a statement Read more…
Appeal Court Dismisses PDP’s Case against Tinubu-Shettima Ticket
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of Senator Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Read more…
APC Campaign: There are Plots to Truncate Tinubu’s Inauguration, Undermine Democracy
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has told those plotting to truncate the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice-President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima on May 29 to bury the thought. The Spokesperson of Read more…
…Atiku’s aide tackles Keyamo over statement
Mr Phrank Shaibu, special assistant on Public Communication to Waziri Atiku Abubakar, yesterday tackled the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, over his statement, which accused the opposition of planning to truncate Nigeria’s democracy. Shaibu said that Keyamo Read more…
Edo LP chieftain condemns violence in election
A leader of the Labour Party in Edo State, Dr Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye has frowned at the violence that marred last Saturday’s governorship and the house of assembly election across the country, especially in Edo state but commended the party Read more…
Ronaldo Records 62nd Career Hat-trick In Al Nassr’s League Win
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded the 62nd hat-trick of his illustrious career as Al Nassr thrashed Damak 3-0 away in the Saudi Pro League during the weekend. It was Ronaldo’s second hat-trick in five matches for title-chasing Al-Nassr who top the league Read more…
16-yr-old Nigerian becomes Guinness World Record holder
A Nigerian senior secondary school student, Gbenga Ezekiel entered the Guinness World Record for the most skips in a minute on one leg. The 16-year-old attends Ijapo High School in Akure, the Ondo State capital. With 265 skips, Ezekiel successfully Read more…
The Time NBA All-Time Leading Scorer LeBron James Pocketed $30M When Apple Bought Beats Electronics
On and off the court, LeBron James has always been right on the money. The post The Time NBA All-Time Leading Scorer LeBron James Pocketed $30M When Apple Bought Beats Electronics appeared first on AfroTech. The Los Angeles Lakers star has made history, breaking the all-time Read more…
The FA, Premier League and Wales pay tribute to Pele
The Football Association have confirmed the Wembley Arch will be lit up in the Brazil colours tonight, and they have also released the following statement. ‘Everyone who loves football, loves Pele.‘His unique talent lit up the game, and inspired football. Read more…
CBN Directs Banks To Open On Saturdays, Sundays For Currency Disbursement
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has also Read more…
Nigeria aims to release all funds from foreign airlines’ ticket sales – minister
Nigeria is aiming to release money from foreign airlines’ ticket sales, held up by dollar shortages in the country, and has already started making some payments, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika said on Thursday. Nigeria is facing severe dollar shortages, forcing Read more…
Nigeria’s economy maintains nine-quarter consecutive growth — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the Nigerian economy has maintained a positive growth trajectory for nine consecutive quarters, since exiting the recession in 2020. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, when he Read more…
Seplat: Who is orchestrating disputes between stakeholders and the authorities?
In the last couple of years, Nigeria left the legislative labour room, with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a much cherished postdate baby. The general expectation is that Nigeria should be headed for utopia and self-actualization at the highest levels Read more…
Limited Capacity To Print Enough Naira Notes Is Responsible For Cash Crunch — CBN Gov, Emefiele
In the midst of the dissatisfying naira swap strategy of the Federal government, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has acknowledged that the acute cash shortage hitting Nigerians is caused by a supply constraints resulting from Read more…
Nigeria’s Atiku joins calls to extend deadline on old banknotes
Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar urged the central bank on Saturday to extend a Jan. 31 deadline to phase out old high-value banknotes, a measure many Nigerians fear will disrupt business in the cash-reliant economy. Nigerians have to turn Read more…
Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kwankwaso’s Battle for Control of Kano
As the February 25, 2023 presidential election approaches, the candidates of the four major political parties – Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Musa Read more…
Majority of Germans against sending tanks to Ukraine – poll
Nearly half of Germans do not want to see the country’s Leopard 2 battle tanks handed over to Ukraine, a recent YouGov opinion poll has indicated. Kiev has been imploring Berlin for the hardware for several months now, so far Read more…