By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said at a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday that the case is imported and was confirmed by laboratory testing. The patient is a woman who…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government says it will introduce a price-modulation mechanism for petrol, with a proposed ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre on the ex-gantry or landing cost of the product. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the plan on Thursday at a press briefing in Abuja on…
Jacobs died on Wednesday at the age of 84. By: Tunji Okunlola President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, better known as Olu Jacobs, calling him “a giant” of Nigeria’s creative industry and saying his legacy would continue to inspire future generations. In a condolence…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has thrown out a lawsuit that sought to nullify Abubakar Malami, SAN’s emergence as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kebbi State. In a judgment delivered Tuesday, Justice M. G. Umar found that the plaintiff, Abdulrazak Isa Iko, could not show that he…
By: Tunji Okunlola British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday morning that he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and step down as prime minister, ending his tenure two years after leading Labour to a sweeping general election victory. “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His…
By: Tunji Okunlola Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. The order followed a suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which asked…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who passed away while being held captive by bandits, in what officials have described as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home…
By: Tunji Okunlola Romuald Wadagni was inaugurated as Benin’s president on Sunday in Cotonou, succeeding Patrice Talon, under whom he served for a decade as finance minister. The 49-year-old economist won the April 12 presidential election with 94 per cent of the vote, defeating his sole challenger, Paul Hounkpe, whose party subsequently aligned with Wadagni’s…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Arsenal have won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, ending a drought that has tested the patience of their supporters since the legendary Invincibles season of 2003/04. Mikel Arteta’s side were confirmed champions on Tuesday night after Manchester City could only draw 1-1 at Bournemouth, handing Arsenal…
