Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years, the second sentence handed to Pakistan’s former prime minister in two days. The couple were convicted of illegally profiting from state gifts – just a week before a general election in which he is barred from standing. Khan, who was ousted as…
Canada has been ranked as the safest country in the world for travelers, according to a report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) released in late 2023. BHTP said that the total rankings are based on an average of “all measures from [BHTP’s] State of Travel Insurance research”, which combines “six sub-category scores as the…
The Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday, convicted a man, Ndedigwe Paul, to double life imprisonment for sexual assault of minors, following a comprehensive trial that sought justice for the victims. The convict was handed down the sentence by Justice Abiola Soladoye on January 30, 2024, who, after a careful consideration of…
An Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Akure, on Thursday, remanded a man, James Emmanuel, for allegedly raping a 55-year-old woman, Mrs Deborah Abiodun, to death. The 35-year-old man was arrested by the state police command for allegedly killing the woman who was his co-worker at the Oke-Odu Area, of Akure on January 17,…
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested one Abdul-Rahman Ibrahim, in his fifties, for his involvement in fraudulent activities and impersonation of the Comptroller-General of Customs and other high-ranking government officials. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the NCS on Wednesday. According to the statement, the NCS spokesperson, CSC…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has expressed its preparedness to partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on raising awareness, providing rehabilitation and skills acquisition for Nigerian youths afflicted by the scourge of substance abuse. The assurance was given by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim when she paid…
Eight teams have so far booked their places in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as of Tuesday. Angola were the first to qualify after the Parancas Negras (Black Sable Antelopes) thrashed Namibia on Saturday evening. The attacking-sided team will now face the Super Eagles of Nigeria, believed to be one of the…
Osun State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Amen Healthcare Foundation and Parasitology Association of Nigeria on Tuesday joined over 250 global civil society advocates, world leaders, Health Experts and policymakers to kick off campaign in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The World Health Organization, WHO described NTDs as a diverse group of…
We are pleased to introduce our Personality of the Month.Men and Women who have distinguished themselves in their field of endeavour, impacting society and inspiring many.Individuals who have overcome challenges, broken barriers, with hardwork and deep dedication make their lives meaningful to themselves and others.Our Monthly Personalities will be drawn from various works of life…
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, makes YouTube history. The Beninese-born Nigerian singer since breaking into the mainstream in 2019 has risen to commercial success to become one of Nigeria’s biggest artists. She has achieved a significant milestone by being the first female Nigerian artist to have her music video for the hit…
