Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was sentenced to 45 years in prison by a U.S. judge on Wednesday. This was for his conviction on drug and firearm offenses. However, there is hope that an anticipated appeal will be successful. If it fails, the 55-year-old is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Hernandez was found guilty by a Manhattan jury, in March, of accepting millions of dollars in bribes to protect U.S.-bound cocaine shipments from traffickers he had publicly claimed to combat. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence, while Hernandez’s defense argued for the mandatory minimum…

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment in the N82bn fraud case brought against him by the federal government. This marks fifth consecutive no-show in the Court of Law. Instead of showing up, the former governor applied to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his trial to Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. During Thursday’s proceedings, Bello’s counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, informed Justice Emeka Nwite that his client had written to the Chief Judge requesting that the trial be moved…

Nigerian Music Export, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide has dropped a new musical project titled IKIGAI. The multiple award winning rapper announced the release of the project at 12:00am WAT on Thursday. The choice of title might surprise music lovers. However, Olamide is not a stranger to álbum titles that are different from the norms. His previous projects: Carpe Diem and UY Scuti. UY Scuti is a red supergiant star situated 5,900 light-years away in the constellation Scutum while Carpe Diem literally means “Seize the day,” a saying used to urge someone to make the most of the present…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. This was made known in a late Wednesday statement titled: “NELFUND Holds Inaugural Board Meeting as Student Loan Disbursement Tops Agenda” on the agency’s X account. The statement read, “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 held the inaugural meeting of its board in Abuja. “The meeting marked a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to empowering students through financial support. “Under the leadership of of the Board Chairman, Mr. Jim Ovia, top in agenda was the approval for disbursement…

Nick Imudia, former CEO of Nigerian e-commerce giant Konga and CEO of D.light, tragically took his own life on the night of Tuesday, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment. Prior to this, he called his US-based brother with instructions on distributing his wealth if anything happened to him. Nick Imudia also contacted his young daughter from a previous relationship, telling her he would always be there for her and that she only needed to look to the sky to see him. His friends, family, and associates are shocked by his suicide. Imudia, originally from…

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had and ended their closed-door meeting on Wednesday. A common ground was found on an agreement that all contentious issues would be amicably resolved to avert a strike. The closed-door meeting, which began around 4:30 pm and lasted over two hours at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja, included Education Ministers Prof. Tahir Mamman and Dr. Yusuf Sununu, along with other top officials. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, leading the union’s team, informed newsmen afterward that negotiations had started, expressing hope that the federal government would adhere to…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has commenced the trial of three soldiers and ten others for alleged armed robbery, burglary, and receiving stolen property. The suspects were charged by the Nigeria Police Force with armed robbery, burglary, and receiving stolen goods. On May 27, 2024, Rivers State Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko stated that the 13 suspects, including the soldiers, were arrested for alleged armed robbery, hijacking food trucks, and diverting them to other locations. The police reported that a member of the syndicate, also an operative of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, was among those…

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorized sale of National Identification Numbers (NIN). This was after reports emerged that the personal data of Nigerians were being sold online. Concerns have grown regarding the protection of privacy rights and potential economic consequences. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, confirmed he has initiated discussions with Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to address this matter. “While I have engaged with my counterpart at the Ministry of Interior regarding this matter, I am confident in their commitment to safeguarding our national identity data,” Dr. Tijani affirmed…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have received global praise. In a statement on Wednesday, Bello-Koko, during an unscheduled visit to the Lagos Ports Access Roads, whose decade-long traffic gridlock was recently cleared by the NPA, credited these policies for transforming the maritime industry and significantly boosting NPA’s revenue. Bello-Koko credited President Tinubu’s economic policies for transforming the maritime industry and boosting NPA’s revenue. He praised Minister Adegboyega Oyetola’s leadership and noted that the improved conditions on Lagos Ports Access Roads would promote business and exports. Despite global economic…

Georgia secured a historic spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 knockout stages with a stunning 2-0 win over Group F winners Portugal, thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze. Chasing their first major tournament win as an independent nation, Georgia started strongly. Within two minutes, Mikautadze capitalized on a mispass from Antonio Silva and set up Kvaratskhelia, who finished expertly into the far corner. Unbeaten in their last 18 matches after scoring first, Georgia looked to build on their early lead, while Portugal gradually grew into the game. Cristiano Ronaldo and João Palhinha had shots saved by Giorgi…