Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corp. as defendants in the amended cyberstalking case filed against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The court removed the two foreign technology companies following an application by counsel to the Department of State Services …
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday began an indefinite strike, shutting down government offices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its area councils. The action followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA over unresolved labour and welfare issues. The …
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, while assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident. In a statement, the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) described the development as unfortunate, saying it received reports …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the Nigerian team will give everything to defeat Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their painful semi-final exit. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final were dashed on Wednesday night in Rabat after a narrow defeat to hosts Morocco. Bassey, who delivered …
Manchester City have agreed to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a deal reported to be worth £20 million, sources confirmed on Friday. The transfer comes shortly after City secured midfielder Antoine Semenyo, as Pep Guardiola’s squad continues to strengthen ahead of the new season. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the …
Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone. Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, …
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has attributed last week’s deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Borgu Local Government Area to a fight among bandits over the illegal cattle trade. Several people were killed, and others were abducted during the assault. The governor who spoke after a courtesy visit to the Emir of Borgu, …
Heavy rains in northeastern South Africa have killed at least 10 people and forced authorities to close the world-famous Kruger National Park, officials said Thursday. The floods also damaged roads, homes, and communities, prompting large-scale evacuations. Neighboring Mozambique is on alert as rivers rise and water levels threaten low-lying areas. Most of the deaths occurred …
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to intensify stakeholder engagement to boost Nigeria’s non-oil revenue base and reduce dependence on crude oil earnings. The decision followed deliberations at the Council’s 156th meeting, held virtually on Thursday and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima urged faster movement toward a non-oil economy driven by competitive …
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected a 5.5 per cent growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), declaring that the country has exited a period of “acute economic crisis”. It said Nigeria is now on the path to a stronger growth trajectory as economic reforms transition from stabilisation to consolidation. It made this …
