Beyond the Headlines
Governor Soludo of Anàmbra State has been asked to order for the repainting of buildings in Anambra State especially the ones in urban and semi-urban areas of the State. The Anambra Elders Forum (AEF), which made the call in a statement they made available to newsmen in Onitsha, the Anambra State commercial hub said […]
The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has debunked circulating rumours about his alleged relocation to the United Kingdom. In a message posted on the Facebook page of Cross River State Deeper Life, the cleric described the relocation rumour as misleading. “You must have read that I relocated to the […]
France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government on Tuesday, which will now serve only in a caretaker capacity, the presidency said. French politics have been in gridlock since an inconclusive snap election earlier this month, with parties in the National Assembly scrambling to put together a […]
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr Abraham Ehizojie, the Medical Doctor at the health facility of the Kuje Correctional Centre, over alleged refusal to produce the medical report of the detained executive of Binance Holdings Ltd, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Nwite gave […]
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled the aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates. A statement published on its X account on Monday, said other factors will be considered for Direct Entry admissions instead of the test. “Attention 2024 DE Candidates! This is to inform you that the Board has shelved […]
The Court of Appeal Abuja, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Samuel Anyawu, challenging the decision of the Imo State tribunal, which affirmed the election of Hope Uzodinma as the authentic governor of the state. The court held that the appeal lacked merit having resolved all […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds. The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on Tuesday. He said what Amaewhule and 24 others whom he described as former members […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on Tuesday, refused an application by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to be granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical check-up. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before on […]
The three-year dispute between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria has been resolved — but not without some caveats. On Monday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, announced that the UAE and Nigeria had reached an agreement for the resumption of travel for citizens beginning July 15. Idris said the resolution […]
The Kano house of assembly has passed a bill to create second class emirates in the state. The bill, which was introduced on Monday, passed second and third readings on Tuesday. The legislation is seeking to create three emirates — Rano (Rano, Bunkure, Kibiya), Karaye (Karaye, Rogo), and Gaya (Gaya, Ajingi, Albasu). The second […]
