JUST IN: Tinubu Mourns As Baba-Ahmed Dies
The Nigerian political and religious landscape woke up to a somber reality with the passing of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the esteemed Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN). Following the announcement of his death in the early…
Katsina: Hisbah Commander-General resigns
Dr Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), Commander-General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. Usman announced his resignation in a letter dated October 5, and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Governor’s…
I’ve no regrets supporting Peter Obi’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said he has no regrets about being Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, insisting that the decision was based on the need to promote unity, forgiveness and trust in…
NAF Releases Names Of 25 Crew, Passengers Killed In 931 Aircraft Crash
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives in the accident. The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of five crew members and…
2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi
The convener of The Alternative movement, Segun Sowunmi, has said Peter Obi cannot successfully contest the 2027 presidential election alone, arguing that the contest requires a strong political structure. He said political actors must recognise the importance of alliances and…
Abiy Ahmed Reappointed As Ethiopia’s Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed is hereby appointed as the prime minister of Ethiopia,” the newly elected speaker of parliament, Ahmed Shide, announced in a televised session. Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed was reappointed as prime minister by parliament on Monday following his party’s emphatic…
How 44-year-old VC died after 2 months in office
Acting Vice- Chancellor of Tansian University in Anambra State, Prof. Nnamdi Dike Umeoduag, has passed away at the age of 44. Umeoduag, a professor of Microbiology, was said to have died in the early hours of Friday.He previously served as…
Fox News Marks 30 Years On Air: ‘We Saw an Opportunity Nobody Else Saw’
Today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast takes a long look back at 30 years since the launch of Fox News Channel. Jason Klarman, chief digital officer for Fox News Media, who was part of the channel’s launch marketing team…
Diddy Hit With $477,700 Legal Bill Over NBC Doc Defamation Lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay $477,700.50 in attorneys’ fees to NBCUniversal after a New York judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. Combs had sued NBCUniversal, Peacock TV and…
Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
“I plead for mercy for the wrongs committed by my son. Please forgive him and send him back to us.” Speaking through tears, Rasamanickam Yogalakshmi made a desperate plea for the life of her eldest son, Anojan Sivarasa. The 24-year-old…