In a significant ruling, the appellate court, led by Justice Folashade Ojo, upheld parts of the conviction of Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha, whose real name is Olanrewaju James, for sexual offenses against a minor. The judgment was delivered following an appeal by Baba Ijesha, who had been previously sentenced by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (rtd) of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is developing a “comprehensive plan” to end the conflict with Russia, seeking global support. Despite no current negotiations, Zelenskyy aims to present a detailed peace proposal within months. Meanwhile, tensions escalate with Russia and the US over reconnaissance drone flights. Current State of NegotiationsAt present, there are no ongoing negotiations between…
President Joe Biden struggled to counter attacks from former President Donald Trump in a heated debate, raising concerns within the Democratic Party as polls show Trump potentially leading for the November electionBiden, 81, struggled to deliver his points effectively. His speech was often rapid and raspy, trailing off as he stumbled over his words and…
fire incident at the old Karu Market in Abuja has caused significant losses to traders and created a scene of despair among those affected Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the blaze, leaving traders devastated. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge, spread rapidly and was difficult…
The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, Dr. Sania Nishtar, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria and has assured that Gavi, along with its partners, is ready to support the country with emergency vaccine doses if needed. Dr. Nishtar highlighted on her X handle @SaniaNishtar that the global cholera stockpile funded…
The National Youth Leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC’s investigation into former Kano State Governor Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso as a political witch-hunt Musa spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna, stating that the investigation was instigated by political rivals aiming to tarnish Kwankwaso’s…
Stanbic IBTC Bank is committed to empowering Nigerians to own homes through its products and guidance. This commitment was highlighted at the recent Home Ownership Summit, where the bank focused on making homeownership dreams a reality for Nigerians and promoting property wealth creation. Key Highlights from the Home Ownership Summit: Diverse Audience: The summit attracted…
Employees of Access Bank, under the Retail Operations Group (ROG), have donated boreholes to various communities across Nigeria. This initiative is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for the year and comes amid a cholera outbreak that has resulted in over 40 deaths. Details of the Initiative: Geographical Reach: Boreholes and water…
Fidelity Bank is taking proactive steps to address the investment and support challenges faced by startups in Africa. This commitment was emphasized during the Africa Technology Expo held recently in Lagos. Key Initiatives by Fidelity Bank: Digital-Based Retail Banking Strategy: Fidelity Bank is implementing a digital-based retail banking strategy through an SME business hub. This…
