Conservative Party leader in the United Kingdom, Kemi Badenoch, has defended her recent comments about Nigeria following remarks from Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accusing her of denigrating her country of origin. Speaking at an event in Abuja on Monday, VP Shettima had criticized Badenoch, suggesting she could disassociate herself from her Nigerian heritage if ...

  Today, December 10, the world comes together to honour Human Rights Day, a momentous occasion that marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Proclaimed in 1948, the UDHR stands as a universal pledge to protect the inalienable rights of every human being, irrespective of race, religion, gender, nationality, or any ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a streamlined visa process for Nigerian tourists, allowing applications without the need to submit a passport. The announcement came on Tuesday, December 3, during the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town and attended by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Ramaphosa highlighted the ...

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been declared the winner of the recent national elections, setting the stage for Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become the country’s first female president. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced on Tuesday that Nandi-Ndaitwah, a seasoned SWAPO politician, secured over 57 percent of the vote. Her closest rival, Panduleni Itula ...

Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega has lost his appeal against deportation from the UK following allegations of fraud and financial misconduct tied to his controversial church, SPAC Nation. An immigration tribunal ruled that his removal to Nigeria would not breach his human rights, rejecting his claim under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Adegboyega, 44, ...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of tinted vehicles, citing their role in fostering lawlessness and criminal activities. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, December 4, FCT Police Commissioner Tunji Disu emphasized the urgency of the directive. “We are clamping down on all commercial vehicles and everybody ...

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings following his failed attempt to impose martial law, which plunged the nation into political chaos. On Tuesday, December 3, President Yoon declared martial law, seeking to ban political activity and censor the media. However, his move sparked a fierce backlash, leading to a standoff ...

S£x workers in Belgium can now enjoy employment contracts that grant access to health insurance, pensions, paid sick leave, and maternity benefits, following groundbreaking legislation that provides comprehensive labour rights to individuals in the industry. This move comes after Belgium’s 2022 decision to decriminalize s£x work, making it the first country globally to extend such ...

Australian lawmakers have taken a significant step towards banning social media use for children under 16, as the lower house of parliament passed the proposed legislation on November 27. The bill, now headed to the Senate for further debate, would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to implement measures preventing young teens from ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until December 10 to deliver a ruling on the bail application of Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, and two others. Bello, alongside co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces a 16-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleging the ...

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to implement stricter immigration policies, warning that the current levels of migration are unsustainable for the country. Acknowledging past Conservative governments’ failure to effectively curb migration, Badenoch pledged to address the issue “without fear.” “Immigration is at a pace too fast to maintain public services,” she ...

The NBA Citizens Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC), under the leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe, achieved another victory on November 21, 2024, by securing the release of four minors during the ongoing trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters in Maiduguri, Borno State. The legal team, led by NBA-CLC Chairman Nuhu Egya, Esq., and supported by A. A. Askira, Daniel ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has responded to remarks attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, Esq., alleging that Nigerian lawyers are central to enabling high-profile financial frauds, including cases like the P&ID scam, the Mambilla Power Project, and the Sunrise issues. While acknowledging that no profession is ...

A lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, was tragically killed by gunmen on Wednesday night, November 20, 2024, at his residence on Otukpa Street, Otukpo, Benue State. According to reports, Ofikwu was ambushed by two armed men while waiting for his gate to be opened. A source disclosed, “Two armed men had laid an ambush for him. As ...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense chief, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. This development follows ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s announcement on May 20, seeking warrants related to alleged crimes stemming from the October 7, 2023, ...

A bill seeking to reduce the tenure of the President and Governors to a single six-year term has been rejected by the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, the bill was debated during Thursday’s plenary session before being dismissed through a voice vote. The proposed legislation aimed to amend the ...