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Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for pressuring social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that was critical of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), revealed he […]
The Labour Party (LP) has criticised its former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, over his decision to dump the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as premature and ill-advised. LEADERSHIP reports that Rhodes-Vivour, who contested the 2023 Lagos State governorship seat under the platform of LP, formally announced his defection […]
The Bauchi State Government has embarked on the construction of an alternative link road between the North-East and North-West regions of the country. The road is to be constructed within the state to cushion the effects of the devastating floods that washed away major highway bridges in the state. The state, one of the worst […]
The North West Development Commission said it has begun the process to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a $200m deal to drive agriculture development and commercial farming with a bid to overhaul the region’s entire value chain. The tripartite pact involves the Commission, Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development Limited and Pearless Advisory Limited. According […]
The men’s US Open final has been delayed by extra security measures as Donald Trump’s arrival was met by cheers and boos from fans at Flushing Meadows.
The smoke spiralling above Kyiv’s Cabinet of Ministers building was a stark reminder of the brutal calculus underpinning Russia’s war in Ukraine.
After a hard fought 1-0 victory against Amavubi of Rwanda on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa on Sunday for another crucial and a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The team is set to face the Bafana Bafana in what promises to be […]
A new culinary gem has landed in Toronto’s vibrant High Park neighbourhood, as Greelz on Bloor opens its doors, introducing the bold, smoky flavours of Nigerian street food to the city’s diverse food scene. Founded by chef and entrepreneur, Tolu Okojie, affectionately known as Chef TEE, Greelz on Bloor is the latest venture from Greelz […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Saturday’s attack on its members during a gathering in Alimosho LGA of Lagos State, where party leaders, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, were present to formally declare his membership of the opposition party. The party also charged the Police to rise above partisan interests and not allow itself to be […]
The Economic Rights Activists (ERA) has condemned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and other affiliated unions for their planned nationwide strike. According to ERA, the strike, if carried out, will disrupt fuel distribution and cripple […]
