The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has facilitated the release of 27 inmates from the six correctional facilities within the state who had been held due to their inability to pay fines and compensations. The development was made possible through the efforts of the non-governmental organization “Victory Idewele Foundation,” which covered the fines and compensations for the inmates during Justice Majebi’s visit to the correctional centres from Monday to Wednesday. At the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates were released: Mustapha Idris, who had a fine…
Blog
2025 Budget Will Trigger Prosperity In Nigeria – Says President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, unveiling a national budget of N47.96 trillion for the year 2025. During his presentation, President Tinubu articulated that this budget was crafted with careful consideration of the current economic landscape and has the potential to foster prosperity in Nigeria in 2025, provided it is executed effectively. He noted that the budget aims to build upon the essential policies established by the Federal Government. Tinubu acknowledged the resilience demonstrated by Nigerians amidst economic difficulties, expressing confidence that…
BREAKING: 2024 Budget To Be Extended By 6 Months
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has announced that the duration of the current 2024 budget will be extended until June 25, 2025. He made this statement during his opening remarks at the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. Senator Akpabio highlighted that the performance of the 2024 budget showed a 50% achievement in Capital Expenditure and 48% in the Recurrent component, indicating a significant shortfall of 50% in the overall execution of the…
PHOTOS: Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple Vehicle Crash
On Wednesday morning, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway experienced significant disruption due to a series of multiple-vehicle collisions near Kara Bridge, resulting in a complete standstill of this heavily trafficked route. This unfortunate event halted all vehicular movement in and out of Lagos, leaving countless commuters and travellers caught in a seemingly unending traffic jam. The collisions involved a mix of cars, trucks, and commercial buses, leading to considerable damage and injuries. Emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and state rescue teams, promptly arrived at the scene to initiate…
2024 FIFA Football Award Winners [Full List]
The 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards winners were honoured on Tuesday during a spectacular evening at the Aspire Academy, located in Qatar’s Education City. This prestigious ceremony acknowledges the finest talents in football, celebrating exceptional players, coaches, and teams that excelled throughout the year. Aitana Bonmatí from Spain was awarded the Women’s Player of the Year, while Brazilian sensation Vinícius Jr. took home the Men’s Player of the Year accolade. The event also highlighted the achievements of top coaches and goalkeepers and celebrated remarkable goals in a dazzling atmosphere. The…
In fresh cases, three more men accuse Diddy of sexual assault and rape
Between 2019 and 2022, three men accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually abusing them in separate cases. Following their invitation to parties with Combs, two plaintiffs claim they were raped after he provided them alcoholic drinks that rendered them unconscious. Combs is accused of attacking John Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, during an afterparty at the Marquee nightclub in New York in 2019. He claims that he blacked out and became confused after drinking something that Combs had given him. He also asserts that in fleeting moments of…
I should be the first C&S Bishop, God instructed the church authorities, said Shina Peters.
Shina Peters said that years before he agreed to be ordained, the church’s leadership received a divinely inspired order. According to the renowned Afro-Juju artist Sir Shina Peters, he was anointed as a bishop on Friday in compliance with God’s will. Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God, located in the Iju neighborhood of Lagos State, is where Shina Peters was anointed as a bishop in 2021, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the singer, who was interviewed in Lagos by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…
Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using
Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using The actress is alerting Nigerians to a crazy new scam that is circulating. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has warned the public about a new scam technique used by certain dishonest Nigerians to defraud gullible people of their hard-earned money. She explained how the dishonest Nigerians perform and carry out the act in a post that was posted on her Instagram page. The actress revealed the new technique, saying those who want to use…
Satanic Leaders: Obasanjo, Gowon, IBB, Others Should Form Party To Challenge Tinubu’s 2nd Term – Lukman
A former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to convene a coalition of past leaders to unify the opposition in establishing a new political party aimed at contesting against President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the upcoming 2027 general election. Lukman’s comments were prompted by an interview in which Obasanjo remarked that “a leader made by Satan is bound to fail, while God’s chosen one will thrive.” The former APC official emphasized that to cultivate leaders…
Kaduna Ex-Gov El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP
Kaduna Ex-Gov El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied speculations across media platforms about his intention to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made a surprise visit to the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, along with other party leaders, had received the former Kaduna governor. However, the visitation has generated a barrage…
