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The United States District Court of Columbia has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to search for and release non-exempt records related to a criminal investigation involving Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu over alleged drug trafficking. In a ruling dated April 8, Judge Beryl Howell directed both agencies to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted by American researcher Aaron Greenspan. Greenspan, between 2022 and 2023, filed 12 FOIA requests seeking information related to a Chicago-based drug trafficking ring operational in the early 1990s. The requests specifically mentioned Bola Tinubu, Lee Andrew…
Governor Sanwo-Olu gifts Lagos state university (LASU) best graduating student, Isioma Nwosu, ₦10 million. Details later.
Kano State’s blasphemy laws have been declared a violation of international human rights by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, following a case filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative. The human rights group argued that these laws in Kano State have led to severe abuses, including arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions, and death sentences for alleged blasphemy. The applicant contended that the enforcement of Kano’s blasphemy laws not only infringes upon the right to freedom of expression but also fuels vigilante violence, often resulting in mob killings. The ECOWAS Court’s three-member panel unanimously agreed, ruling that Section…
The United Kingdom has seen a significant influx of Nigerian healthcare professionals, with at least 14,815 nurses and midwives trained in Nigeria migrating to the UK over the past five years, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This surge highlights a growing “healthcare exodus” that is placing substantial strain on Nigeria’s own healthcare system. Between April and September 2024 alone, the NMC register saw an addition of 1,159 Nigerian-trained health professionals, marking an 8.5 percent increase in just six months. While registration does not guarantee employment, the consistent upward trend since 2017 underscores the persistent…
The recent drama in the country particularly those being casted by some big south-south politicians in the struggle for the soul of the South South and the Ijaw nation in particular, HSD has not disappointed his people as he has continuously, vehemently and courageously defended and advocated for his people. The former governor of Bayelsa who is the first to have served two terms in office has continued to showcase his ability to speak truth to power in defence of the ijaw nation as well as galvanize support for his people at all time. This time around, not only do…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, defied security restrictions imposed by the Kogi State Government on Tuesday as she returned to her hometown for a rally. The senator arrived in a chopper to a thunderous reception from a crowd of jubilant supporters in Okehi Local Government Area—despite an earlier curfew and ban on public gatherings across the state. Ahead of her return, the Kogi State Government had banned rallies and large gatherings, citing rising security concerns. Additionally, the Chairman of Okehi LGA, Amoka Monday, declared a curfew in the area, intensifying the political tension surrounding…
In an unexpected turn of events, Donald Trump has indicated a potential interest in pursuing a third presidential term, a move that directly challenges the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment, which strictly limits presidents to two terms. During a recent telephone interview with NBC News, Trump suggested exploring methods to circumvent this constitutional barrier, stirring considerable discussion across the nation. “No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Trump stated, while acknowledging, “it is far too early to think about it. There are methods which you could do, as you know.” He declined to elaborate on these methods, leaving many to speculate…
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked renewed controversy after donating $150,000 to a Nairobi church, just months after condemning such contributions as fueling corruption. His pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protests, with demonstrators demanding the return of what they called “stolen taxpayer money.” Police responded with tear gas, escalating tensions over an issue that has become increasingly divisive in Kenya. Church donations and fundraisers are a long-standing tradition in the country, often serving as a platform for politicians to connect with voters. However, the practice has faced growing scrutiny since mass protests…
The Delta State Government, on Thursday, condemned a social media video suggesting that nurses in the state protested against the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her recent working visit to the state. Senator Tinubu visited Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Tuesday to flag off the distribution of 10,000 medical kits for midwives in the South-South region. In her speech, Tinubu explained that the kits were specifically for midwives, and due to funding constraints, they could not be made available to nurses at that time. She assured them that they would receive their turn in due course.…
Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have resumed their strike, halting classes across six area councils, after local authorities failed to honor a promised minimum wage increase. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) FCT wing announced the renewed industrial action, citing a breach of trust by council chairmen. Comrade Abdullahi Mohammed Shafas, FCT NUT Chairman, expressed deep disappointment, stating that the teachers had suspended a previous strike based on assurances that the new N70,000 minimum wage would be included in their February salaries. However, the February paychecks arrived without the increase, a move…