Author: Akintayo Adams

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…

The TETFUND Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge is now accepting applications for 2024, offering a ₦10 million grant to support young African entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas, skills, and passions into scalable business ventures or social enterprises. Summary: Challenge Details: The TETFUND Enterprise Challenge is designed to empower young Africans, providing a platform for them to pitch their business ideas. The competition includes a Boot Camp and Pitching Competitions, where applicants with the best ideas receive financial and technical support. Eligibility: The competition is open to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria aged 18 – 40, with business ideas that can be developed into…

A TikTok user, known as @sheisstephanie2, shared a video featuring a young man she claims to be her bike rider. In the video, she can be seen admiring his facial features and affectionately touching his beard. She captioned the video, “POV: Your bikeman is cute,” and revealed that his name is Sahahib. The post sparked various reactions, with some users joking about how love starts in unexpected ways, while others teased the idea of becoming bike riders themselves. Some comments expressed lighthearted banter, such as: Others chimed in with flirtatious remarks, and she clarified that her intentions were simply to…