Written by The suspect, Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two friends, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, is dead. LIB earlier reported that the suspect refused to reveal the whereabouts of the two young ladies. The duo was declared missing after they travelled from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Aba in Abia State … Continue reading “Update: Suspect in the disappearance of two friends killed while being transported to Abuja as investigation reveals he belongs to organ harvesting syndicate (video)”
The Cannes red carpet security guard who was filmed clashing with singer Kelly Rowland and other attendees has been sued by a Ukrainian model, who claims she was ‘brutally’ restrained by the official. According to PageSix, Sawa Pontyjska also filed a legal complaint against the organizers of The Cannes Film Festival because of the alleged assault. Pontyjska, who is … Continue reading “Cannes security guard filmed in red carpet clashes is sued by model Sawa Pontyjska, claims she was ‘brutally’ restrained by the official (video)”
Former Health Minister, Prof Isaac Adewole, has called for fiscal federalism where states get funds commensurate to what they bring into the federation account. The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, who was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television on Friday, May 31, also asked … Continue reading “States banning alcohol shouldnt get VAT on beer Former Health Minister, Prof Isaac Adewole”
In fulfilment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from May 2024, the administration of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has begun paying the ₦70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. Naija News recalls that Obaseki, during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, the state capital, announced the … Continue reading “Gov Obaseki Begins Payment Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage To Workers”
The Edo State Government has debunked the fake news making the rounds on social media alleging that the State Executive Council (EXCO) and appointees have been dissolved. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Benin, the state capital. The state government stated that the rumour … Continue reading “Obaseki’s Cabinet, Appointees Not Dissolved – Edo Govt”
Written by Can Trump run for president as a convicted felon? Thirty-four charges, one often exasperated judge and a parade of witnesses. After two days of deliberations, 12 New Yorkers found Donald Trump guilty of all charges in his hush-money case. It is a history-making verdict following a history-making trial. Trump is now the first former US … Continue reading “Trump Jail – Lock Up of Former President & now Convict Not possible ! Why ? ?”
Professor Wole Soyinka rejects the notion of Chinua Achebe being the “father of African literature”. Soyinka, who is a Nobel laureate himself, described calls for a posthumous Nobel Prize for Achebe as “obscene and irreverent”. Soyinka questioned the significance of the Nobel Prize in the context of literary achievement, arguing that it was not the … Continue reading “Chinua Achebe not Father of African Literature – Wole Soyinka ! War With Charly Boy Continues swordgram.com”
Naira Crashes by 13.3% as FX Reserves Record Second Outflow The naira, Nigerian local currency, crashed by about 13.3% day on day in the foreign exchange (FX) market on the obvious FX liquidity challenge that has persisted since last month. Yesterday, the naira gained sharply to settle at N1,173.88 per US dollar at the Nigerian […]
Nigerian Exchange Spikes by N246bn as Tier-1 Banks Rally The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) equities market capitalisation surged by N246 billion midweek as Tier-1 banks rally further. Transaction details from the local bourse showed that the All-Share Index, which opened at 98,383.04, gained 0.44 percent to close at 98,818.04. This increase contributed to the market capitalisation […]
Americans including Donald Trump have reacted after the former president was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on all 34 counts in the historic hush money criminal case against him, on Thursday, May 30. An angry-looking Trump, 77, addressed reporters moments after the jury, five women and seven men, delivered its decision.The real verdict will be … Continue reading “‘Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the 2024 presidential election’ – See Reactions of Americans including Donald Trump after he’s found guilty of 34 felony counts (videos)”