Author: Akintayo Adams

Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president during a speech in Chicago on Thursday. In her address, she promised to be a president for all Americans if given the mandate, emphasizing her commitment to unity and addressing key national issues. Harris reflected on her personal background and experiences, while also tackling significant topics such as the conflict in Gaza, immigration, and reproductive rights. She made a point of pledging to uphold the rule of law, free elections, and the peaceful transfer of power, stating, “You can always trust me to put country above party and…

Eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted while traveling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State have been safely released. The NYSC Director-General, YD Ahmed, confirmed the news during a press briefing on Friday, emphasizing the scheme’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of its members. Ahmed recounted that the Corps members were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 along the Funtua-Bisau Road in Zamfara State. He praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS, and traditional rulers, which played a key role in the eventual release of the kidnapped members. The NYSC DG…

Public discontent continues to mount over the Bola Tinubu administration’s decision to make several high-cost acquisitions despite the country’s struggling economy. One of the most talked-about purchases is the ₦150 billion presidential jet, sparking outrage among Nigerians who are grappling with economic hardship. The decision to acquire the Airbus A330 has been seen as tone-deaf, especially given the 33% inflation rate attributed to the government’s subsidy removal and exchange rate unification policies. In addition to the new jet, there have been several other controversial expenses: These lavish expenditures have drawn significant backlash from various quarters, including former ministers and civil…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in an acting capacity, pending her confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, at approximately 11:38 a.m. Friday,Justice Kekere-Ekun took her official seat beside the President at 11:45 a.m. Her appointment follows the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and her nomination by the National Judicial Council (NJC) on August 15, 2024. Justice Kekere-Ekun now becomes the second female jurist to hold the position of CJN,…

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has acquitted and discharged six men who were on trial for breaching public peace during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The defendants—Daniel Joyinbo (31), Adigun Sodiq (28), Kehinde Shola (32), Salaudeen Kamilu (29), Sodiq Usseni (33), and Azeez Isiaka (34)—had entered a plea bargain agreement and pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them by the Lagos State Government. Magistrate Bola Osunsanmi reviewed the plea bargain, found the men guilty of breaching public peace, but opted not to sentence them to further time in custody. Instead, she cautioned and discharged them, noting that they…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a short trip to France on a brief work visit. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the early hours of Friday, having left for France on Monday. President Tinubu is scheduled to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun this morning at the Council Chambers in the state House. This is sequel to her recommendation by the NJC. Justice Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who bowed out on Thursday after clocking the retirement age of 70 years. Get instant and latest news updates via…

Cameroon’s ninety one year-old President Paul Biya, has announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the 2025 Presidential Election. Biya has led the country since 1982, having served as the country’s Prime Minister for seven years, from 1975 to 1982, under then-President Ahmadou Ahidjo. He has controversially postponed the country’s Parliamentary and Municipal elections until 2026, citing security concerns in the Anglophone regions. These areas, particularly the North West and South West, have been in turmoil since 2016, with armed groups fighting for independence due to perceived marginalization by the Francophone-dominated government. Biya, who has been in…

Traffic at New Chitose Airport, one of Japan’s busiest airports, was halted recently after a pair of scissors went missing, leading to an extensive security search. The scissors, used in a store in the airport’s departure area, sparked fears of a potential terrorist threat, as they could have been used as a weapon on board a flight. As a result, 36 flights were canceled, and 201 others were delayed on August 17, causing major disruptions. After hours of searching, the scissors were found, and flights were allowed to resume. The airport’s operators acknowledged that the incident occurred due to improper…

A Canadian mining company, Lucara Diamond Corp., announced the discovery of a massive 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana on Thursday. Unearthed at the Karowe Diamond Mine, this remarkable find is one of the largest rough diamonds ever discovered. The mine is located about 430 kilometers from the capital, Gaborone. Lucara did not provide a valuation or quality assessment for the stone but confirmed it is one of the largest diamonds in history, second only to the famous 3,016.75-carat Cullinan Diamond discovered in South Africa in 1905. Lucara’s president and CEO, William Lamb, expressed excitement over the discovery, crediting the company’s advanced…