Mohamed Bazoum, the ousted President of Niger Republic, along with the country’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi Massoudou, has made a passionate plea for the protection of democracy and the defeat of the soldiers who orchestrated the overthrow of his government. The coup d’État in Niger Republic unfolded on a Wednesday morning, commencing at the presidential palace, where Bazoum was detained by a group of soldiers known as the Presidential Guard (PG). The PG claimed their actions were driven by dissatisfaction with the country’s political leadership. Despite calls from the ECOWAS Commission, the regional bloc for…
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Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, is brimming with confidence as he approaches his highly anticipated rematch with Dillian Whyte on August 12. Reflecting on their previous encounter in 2015, which Joshua won with a seventh-round knockout, the two-time world heavyweight champion vividly recalls Whyte’s powerful left hook. AJ candidly admits that he underestimated the hook during the fight, as he was overly focused on attacking Whyte, leaving him vulnerable to the counter. The impact of that thundering left hook left a lasting impression on him, serving as a constant source of motivation leading up to this day. …
Billionaire model and fashion icon Kim Kardashian found herself embroiled in a long-standing debate in the football world after witnessing two of the sport’s biggest stars in action. First, she attended Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami alongside her son and friend at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida. The 42-year-old celebrity had a prime front-row seat, surrounded by other superstars like LeBron James and Serena Williams, making it an unforgettable experience. Feeling the excitement of the sport, Kardashian then jetted off to Japan to catch Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al-Nassr. However, unlike the thrilling Florida game, this…
Nigerien soldiers have declared their assumption of power from President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under detention since early Wednesday. In a televised broadcast during the early hours of Thursday, 10 senior officers announced the coup, stating that the National Council of the State Guard of the Nation had taken action to “terminate the familiar regime.” The soldiers cited the deteriorating security situation and mismanagement of social and economic matters as their reasons for seizing power. Nevertheless, they assured their support for all commitments made by Niger. Prior to the broadcast, the soldiers had cordoned off President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s long-awaited list of ministerial nominees has been unveiled, featuring prominent figures such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike, and esteemed medical scholar Ali Pate. In adherence to the constitutional provision that mandates the list to be submitted to the National Assembly within 60 days after the presidential inauguration, President Tinubu dispatched the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio this morning, just before the approaching weekend deadline. The list presents a diverse blend of both politicians and technocrats, showcasing individuals like legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), economist Olawale Edun,…
A group of constitutional lawyers, led by Barr. Tijani Ahmed, has made an urgent request to President Bola Tinubu to summon the Department of State Services (DSS). This request comes in the aftermath of a clash between the DSS and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) over the custody of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Previously, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos granted bail to Emefiele in the amount of N20 million, ordering that he be remanded in prison until the bail conditions were fulfilled. However, the DSS disregarded…
It has been revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial list is scheduled to be presented to the Senate on Thursday. The information was disclosed by the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during his 60th Anniversary Lecture and Book Presentation in Abuja titled “Leadership through communication.” During the event, Bamidele expressed his gratitude to the attendees for their support and honored him. However, he mentioned that Tinubu, who was expected to be the guest of honor, could not attend due to ongoing work to ensure the timely delivery of the ministerial list to the Senate within the next 48…
Tacha, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, expressed distress over a recent incident in Paris, the capital of France, where her belongings were stolen. Taking to her Twitter account on Monday, she shared that upon arriving in Paris with three pieces of luggage, two of them were unfortunately stolen. This unfortunate event resulted in the loss of valuable items such as her laptop, wigs, shoes, clothes, and money. In her tweet, she described the experience as terrifying and referred to Paris as the “real ghetto.” Tacha also mentioned that she had previously declined to participate in the ongoing ‘All Stars’…
In a groundbreaking transfer deal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has given the green light to a staggering €300 million offer from the Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal, for their star French striker, Kylian Mbappe. Sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed that PSG has accepted this mouth-watering offer, paving the way for Mbappe to enter discussions regarding his personal terms with Al-Hilal. If this deal goes through, it will shatter all previous transfer records, becoming the most expensive transfer in the history of football. The €300 million deal isn’t just a fixed sum, as it also includes additional performance-related bonuses, making it…
Arsonists struck the heart of Lokoja, Kogi state’s capital, setting fire to the campaign office of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The incident took place around midnight when suspected thugs invaded the party’s office in Paparanda Square on IBB Driveway. Eyewitnesses revealed that the attackers managed to chase away the security guards before unleashing the flames that engulfed the entire campaign office. Valuable items and important documents were consumed by the fire, and the parked vehicles inside the headquarters were not spared either. In the wake of the devastating attack, Dr. Sam Ranti Abenemi, the SDP Deputy governorship…
