Written by By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin An Ilorin based Constitutional lawyer, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali(SAN) yesterday tasked the National Assembly as a matter of urgency to amend section 136 of Electoral Act that empowers the courts or tribunals to declare anybody as winner of any election petitions in the country. The renowned senior lawyer and Kuliya Ngeri … Continue reading “Amend Section empowering Court to declare winner in election petitions – Prof Ali tells NASS”
The International Monetary Fund revised up its 2025 global growth forecast on Tuesday, as tariff shocks and financial conditions have proven more benign than expected. The Fund, however, warned that a renewed U.S.-China trade war threatened by President Donald Trump could slow output significantly. The IMF said in its World Economic Outlook, that recent … Continue reading “IMF Lifts Growth Outlook On More Benign Tariffs”
A year ago, Dana Evans was a free agent fresh off a frustrating season with the Chicago Sky. And when she was acquired by the Las Vegas Aces, few expected she’d be one of the critical keys to a WNBA championship. But now, just a few days removed from the Aces third title in four … Continue reading “Dana Evans got the last laugh — and so did the Las Vegas Aces”
LeBron James has revealed that he would rather di than be single and without his wife, Savannah. The NBA legend, 40, has been married to Savannah James for more than a decade and they share three children including James’ Lakers teammate, Bronny. They have been together for more than two decades, having met back in high school in 2002. This week, … Continue reading ““If I have to fight, crawl, bite, to keep mine, I got to keep it” NBA legend Lebron James opens up about not wanting to be alone and fighting for his marriage (video)”
By Bayo Wahab The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has downplayed the defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the PDP’s strength lies with the people, not governors. Ologunagba, however, acknowledged that the opposition party is battling with challenges, some of which … Continue reading “Mbah’s Defection: ‘We have challenges but PDP is not in coma’ — Ologunagba”
China’s consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world’s number two economy while fighting a trade war with the United States. Beijing has spent recent years grappling with a range of issues that have weighed on growth and … Continue reading “China Consumer Spending Falls As Pressure On Economy Builds”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Coalition Against Malpractices and Corruption (COMAC) has called for a transparency review of financial transactions and procurement activities in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, urging relevant institutions to strengthen accountability mechanisms in the sector. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, COMAC; a coalition of civil society … Continue reading “Group seeks transparency review in aviation ministry spending”
A homeless woman who was granted release from jail begged to be allowed to remain in jail. In a Florida courtroom on Tuesday, October 14, the homeless woman made a routine initial appearance for possession of drug paraphernalia, a minor charge that could have ended quickly with a plea deal. However, the defendant, a homeless woman in her forties, … Continue reading “Homeless woman begs judge to let her stay in jail after she was released (video)”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command said, yesterday that its operatives foiled a kidnapping and armed attack in Abuja, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a coordinated operation at Byazhin Forest. Spokesman, Josephine Adeh said the operation was part of sustained efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents … Continue reading “Police foil kidnapping attempt at Kubwa forest”
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, effectively bringing to an end its attempt to overturn the acquittal of Dismass Adoon, a former aide to ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpolobokemi. The panel of the apex court was … Continue reading “S’Court strikes out EFCC appeal seeking to upturn NIMASA aide’s acquittal”