by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | International, NEWS
Jurors in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial have begun deliberations in New York The 12 jurors must reach a unanimous verdict which could see the former president convicted, acquitted or have the case end in a mistrial The court has heard from 22 witnesses...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | NEWS, Politics
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced an upward review of anticipated monthly revenue N10 billion to N100 billion The governor stated this on Wednesday in Minna during a lecture organized as part of the activities to mark his one year in office. Governor Bago...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | NEWS
President Bola Tinubu has extended free rides for users of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also known as Metro Line – till the end of the year. The President made this declaration on Wednesday in Abuja, during the presidential flag off of Abuja light rail as part...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | Education, NEWS
The Federal Government has directed all Vice Chancellors whose tenure would be expiring soon, to nominate deputies who will oversee the office of the Vice-Chancellor in an acting capacity. The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | Judiciary, NEWS, Politics
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho; and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Aboki to appear in Abuja – over the conflicting interim...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | NEWS, Politics
Reports reaching our studio suggest that President Bola Tinubu would be presenting the 2024 Supplementary Budget to the National Assembly (NASS) in due course. The President gave the hint on Wednesday while speaking before a joint session of the National Assembly...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 30, 2024 | NEWS
The President assented the Bill on Wednesday and in the process – officially retired the more familiar “Arise O Compatriots” anthem which had been in use since 1978 in favour of “Nigeria We Hail Thee” which was composed at Independence....
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 28, 2024 | NEWS, Sports
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract with the club after taking them into next season’s Champions League. The 52-year-old Spaniard has turned Villa around since arriving from Villarreal in October 2022 with the club sitting 17th in...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 28, 2024 | International, NEWS
The southern Gazan city of Rafah is under heavy bombardment; after Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday Local officials say at least 16 people were killed overnight, with no confirmation from the health ministry yet Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 28, 2024 | NEWS, Security
The Nigerian Army has announced the reopening of the popular Banex Plaza in Wuse, Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesperson for the Army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the decision to reopen the plaza was reached at a high-level meeting convened...