Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has revealed that Imole Youth Corps, a youth empowerment scheme of his administration will soon be unveiled. The Governor who spoke on Tuesday at the Stakeholders meeting of the Osun state chapter of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), at the Government House in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital. Governor Adeleke…
United States Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her running mate in the November presidential race. CNN and the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources as Harris tries to gain ground on former President Donald Trump with just over three months until the election. In choosing…
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday addressed protesters at the Government Secretariat in Osogbo the Osun state capital. While receiving multitude of protesters, Governor Adeleke pledges continuous support for all citizens. The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi appreciated the support and comportment of all protesters so far,…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Tuesday, cautioned protesters to avoid “undemocratic forces” using the nationwide hunger protest to call for a military coup in the country, Channels Television reports. Falana’s comment follows the waving of Russian flags by some protesters in Kano State on Sunday, as they chanted in Hausa, “We don’t want bad…
A Kano State Mobile Court in Kano State on Tuesday ordered the remand of 632 protesters for alleged vandalism of public and government properties during the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest. The defendants are charged with criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful assembly, inciting disturbance, trespass and mischief by fire. The court was presided over by three senior judicial…
The global landscape in 2024 is marked by significant and widespread unrest across various countries, each with its distinct causes and dynamics. From far-right movements in the UK to anti-government protests in Bangladesh and from economic grievances in Kenya to solidarity-driven unrest in Lebanon, the common thread in these protests is the demand for better…
Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has been unveiled as new head coach of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Heartland of Owerri. Governor Hope Uzodinma unveiled the FIFA U17 World Cup winning coach and former Tanzania’s national team handler in his office on Monday as the new manager of Naze Millionaires. Governor Uzodinma in a…
Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel broke a 12-year record to advance to the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games yesterday. He secured his place in the semifinal by finishing second in heat 4 with 48.32 secs, becoming the first Nigerian to achieve the feat in 12 years after…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday granted N50m bail each to two students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and Resign Regal Academy, Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, who allegedly hacked MTN Nigeria Communication computers and stole airtime and data valued at N1.9bn. Justice Akintayo Aluko granted them bail after hearing two separate bail applications…
Team Nigeria’s Favour Ofili made history Monday’s night for qualifying for the final of the women’s 200 metres at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Paris. Ofili became first Nigerian to reach the milestone since Mary Onyali raced to the final of the women’s 200m event at the Atlanta ’96…
