Beyond the Headlines
Anambra-born businessman, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has narrated his experience while on his way to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for his convocation in 1999. In a Facebook post on Wednesday night, he shared a photo of himself, while narrating how he used a ‘night bus’ to travel from Abuja to […]
Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum resources, says the increase in prices of global crude oil is not good for the country. Speaking on the rising crude oil prices in an interview with Bloomberg Television, Sylva said that Nigeria’s comfort zone in terms of oil prices was between $70 and $80 per barrel. […]
A federal high court in Abuja has fixed February 28 to hear the bail application of Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP). On February 14, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) declared Kyari wanted “over his involvement in a 25kg cocaine deal”. Hours later, the police announced his arrest and subsequent […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges of cybercrime against a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim. Justice Taiwo Taiwo on Thursday struck out the charges after the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) applied to withdraw the charges. A lawyer from the office of the AGF made an application to […]
Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, has sent out warning shots to those willing to compromise the security of his nation saying they should be prepared to face dire consequences. Putin had announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a “full-scale invasion” […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested singers Zinoleesky and Mohbad after a midnight raid on their residence in Lagos. This was confirmed by the NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, who said Cannabis and Molly were recovered by the operatives. “Our men raided an area in Idado estate where Bịara Market boys […]
China on Thursday called for restraint on all sides after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine, while saying the military operation should not be described as an “invasion”. Putin announced the launch of a major military offensive and ground troops crossed into the country from several directions on Thursday, with explosions […]
The value of the cryptocurrency market has fallen by $250 billion in a few hours after Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine early Thursday morning. In a televised speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” designed to achieve the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine”. According to data from coinmarketcap.com, the […]
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Nwabueze Ngige, has stated that the country would have been in crisis if not for President Muhammadu Buhari’s “impeccable leadership qualities”. Chris revealed this on Wednesday after his induction as an honorary fellow of the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance (INSLEC) in Abuja. He stated […]
his counterpart in the UK, Boris Johnson, have spoken against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, announced a military operation in Ukraine. Earlier today, Russian military vehicles entered Ukraine through Crimea, according to a video released by the Ukrainian Border Guard. Russia crisis Ukraine’s military shoots down Russian fighter jets […]
