Despite the yearnings of Bing Crosby on the radio at this time of year, and 2023 technically being a white Christmas in the UK, it is “extremely unusual” according to the Met Office. Even with the rather generous definition of a white Christmas—one snowflake to be observed falling somewhere on December 25th— it is increasingly…

Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Kingsley Otti, a club bouncer, following allegations that he fatally stabbed a suspected hoodlum during an altercation at a lounge on Ago Palace Way, Okota. In a statement on Wednesday, command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the incident occurred around 3:30 am on Monday. The statement read, “On Monday,…

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Edo State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Anubgum Onuoha, has vehemently denied the allegations levelled against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP accused him of obstructing access to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) before the recent gubernatorial elections in the state. In a statement…

Two Milan prosecutors, Fabio De Pasquale and Sergio Spadaro, have been sentenced to eight months in prison by an Italian court for failing to file critical documents in a corruption trial involving the $1.3 billion acquisition of a Nigerian oilfield by Eni and Shell. The court found that the prosecutors withheld key evidence, including a…

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has commenced the trial of two doctors, Dr. Michael Atiba and Dr. Michael Ugbeye, over the death of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi. Presided over by Justice Oyindamola Ogala, the doctors are charged with involuntary manslaughter. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty. The Lagos State Government filed charges against…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released the timetable for the 2024 Rivers State Elective Congresses, set to commence on November 2. he APC National Organising Secretary, Malam Suleiman Argungu, who gave the announcement in a statement in Abuja on Friday, added that aspirants for the chairmanship and vice chairmanship positions will be required…

  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, on Friday wrote a letter to the police authorities regarding the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Rivers State. The letter comes amid ongoing tensions between the Rivers State Government and the police, with the latter indicating it would not provide security…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has formally requested the assistance of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tracking down and arresting two Nigerian nationals, Babatunde Shodiya (43) and Yinka Jamiu (31). The duo are wanted in the United States for allegedly defrauding American healthcare providers of $13 million through a business email…

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili PHOTO:Getty Images  Former Vice President, World Bank’s Africa Region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili  has called for more policies and programmes that would strengthen democracy in the continent. READ ALSO:Oby Ezekwesili’s drive for fruitful democracy Ezekwesili made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the African Conference organised by the School of Politics, Policy…

Oil marketers have assured Nigerians that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, will decrease once the direct lifting of the product begins from the Dangote Refinery. This assurance follows a recent rise in fuel prices after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) started lifting products from the Dangote Refinery.…

There are countless reasons why people choose to travel on their own. It can be a delight, a richer, more freeing experience. DANIEL NEILSON looks at some of the best places for solo adventures. Travelling alone can mean two things. Either you’re joining a wider group with other like-minded individuals, or you can strike out…

They hadn’t set out to find the star of the auction. In fact, they hadn’t visited the house looking for a lost Ben Enwonwu piece. But as the owners pulled back the curtains in a dusty upstairs bedroom, light fell across a dirty painting hanging above the bed. Even though it was covered in 40…