The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations caused a stir by wearing a yellow star on his jacket at the UN Security Council on Monday. Gilad Erdan and his staff pinned yellow Stars of David with the inscription “Never Again’’ on their lapels as they attended a meeting of the most powerful UN body. The […]
At least 12 people died and three others were critically ill after drinking home-made liquor in Indonesia’s West Java province over the weekend, police said Tuesday. The police on Monday arrested a married couple who allegedly produced and sold the liquor, known locally as oplosan, to residents in Subang district. This is made known by […]
By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held in February. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal and dismissed the appeal filed by […]
By Sani Idris The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says youths need to harness the potentials in waste materials for creating wealth for the nation’s economic growth. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, stated this in Kaduna at the 7th edition of the agency’s 2023 talent hunt, with the theme […]
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned government officials and family members against attending the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without invitation. Tinubu issued the warning before the commencement of FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access […]
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately transfer the sums of $9.8 million and £74,000 recovered from Mr Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to an account […]
Israel said that it is allowing UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths to enter the country more than three weeks after the start of the Gaza war. The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. His entry had been authorised “at the request of other states to expedite the departure of foreign nationals from […]
By Chinyere Omeire A 19-year-old man, Yusuf Ayomide, who allegedly broke into an apartment and stole electrical appliances worth N550,000, was on Monday brought before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Ayomide, whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, breach of peace and stealing, preferred against him […]
By Taiye Agbaje and Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Friday, reserved judgment in the appeals filed by Mr Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Nov. 11 governorship election in Bayelsa and the party. A three-member panel of the court, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, made this known after […]
By Tosin Kolade Mr Rotimi Odusola, Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria, has called for more partnerships with relevant authorities to promote responsible drinking in Nigeria. Odusola made this call when the Guinness Nigeria team led by Mr John Musunga, its Managing Director, paid a courtesy visit to the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion […]