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A UK court has dismissed P&ID's appeal against halting an $11 billion award enforcement and upheld a £43 million compensation to Nigeria. The court ruled Nigeria's legal fees paid in sterling should be reimbursed in sterling, rejecting P&ID's argument to convert the costs to naira. A UK court...
The FBI identified the gunman at Trump’s rally as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks fired from a rooftop, injuring Trump and killing a rally attendee before being killed by the Secret Service. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging the public...
A 17-year-old girl allegedly raped by a police officer in Lagos, Nigeria, sparks outrage. Public demands justice and police reform. Authorities face criticism for perceived cover-up attempts. The case highlights issues of accountability and protection against sexual violence within law...
A fire damaged the outer court of Emir Sanusi's palace in Kano, causing significant damage but no casualties. The incident, involving forced entry, has disrupted activities and highlighted security concerns. An investigation is underway to prevent future occurrences. Fire engulfed a section of...
Four individuals were rescued from a collapsed two-story building in Kubwa, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) led the search and rescue operation. Two survivors are receiving treatment, and efforts continue to find anyone else trapped. On Saturday, four...
A Nigerian lady discovered that the Kilishi her father bought from Abuja was rubber. Her video exposing the fraudulent meat substitute has gone viral, raising concerns about food safety in Nigeria. A Nigerian lady was stunned after discovering that the Kilishi her father bought in Abuja was...
Governor Caleb Mutfwang orders the immediate closure of Saint Academy, Jos North LGA, and the arrest of artisanal miners after a tragic building collapse kills over 20. The governor ensures the government's support for the injured and emphasizes preventing similar incidents by targeting unsafe...
A residential building in Kubwa, Abuja, collapsed early morning, leading to a rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Two individuals have been rescued, while efforts continue to save a trapped resident. Early on Saturday morning, a two-story residential building in Phase 2, Site 2 of...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presents the staff of office to Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, inaugurating him as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan. The ceremony at Labosinde compound was attended by dignitaries including Sultan Muhammad Abubakar and Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Seyi Makinde, the Governor...
The Saint Academy school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State, claimed 17 lives and left 120 injured. The tragedy worsened as parents, unable to bear the loss of their four children, passed away. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability on social media. In a...
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