Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was re-elected to serve a second term with 56.17 percent of the vote, the head of the electoral commission said Tuesday, prompting the runner-up to "categorically reject" the result. Bio's main challenger Samura Kamara, who came second with 41.16 percent of the vote according to final results announced in Freetown, branded the result "not credible". "I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the […]
An Australian physical education teacher who murdered his wife so he could start a new life with a teenage student has been found guilty of sexual abuse. Judge Sarah Huggett of the Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Wednesday convicted Chris Dawson on a charge of “carnal knowledge upon a girl above the age of 10 and under the age of 17.” The charge relates to the same student Dawson […]
French authorities appealed for calm Wednesday after a night of violent protests in several suburbs of Paris sparked by the death of a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly shot dead by police during a traffic stop. French authorities detained one officer on suspicion of “culpable homicide,” following the incident at around 8:18 a.m. local time on Tuesday in Nanterre, the local prosecutor’s office said. Three people were in the car, a Mercedes […]
The Federal Government met with officials of Deposit Money Banks and other related institutions in Abuja, on Tuesday, to plan for the production of functional three-in-one identity cards for older citizens across the country. Speaking at the Roundtable Meeting with Banks on the Production of Senior Citizens Identity Cards, the Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Emem Omokaro, said the initiative would improve the quality of life of older persons across […]
In a move to ensure hitch-free Sallah celebrations nationwide, the security forces have deployed operatives in Eid prayer grounds, recreation centres, and fun spots across the country. Additionally, the military has placed troops at operation theatres on red alert just as the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dispatched thousands of police personnel at strategic points ahead of today’s celebrations. The deployment came five days after the Department of […]
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, as they celebrate this year's Sallah. Senator Akpabio in a statement says he especially rejoices with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he celebrates the first Eid-el-Kabir as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also extends his felicitation to the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, […]
Immediate past Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Nigerians and in particular Yobe North Senatorial District as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Senator Lawan in a statement thanks Almighty Allah for the peaceful environment for the celebration this year and prays that Allah in His infinite mercies will continue to bless our dear country. He says this Year's Sallah coincides with the take off of a newly elected government and also […]
The Senator, representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has called on Muslim faithfuls not to forget the lesson of sacrifice which the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir symbolises. The Senator in his Eid-el-Kabir message extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across the world especially in Nigeria, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, and unity that the festival represents. Daniel emphasizes the importance of using the […]
Social media is abuzz with excitement following a new claim that Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, impregnated a United States businesswoman, Anita Brown, and has refused to acknowledge the pregnancy. Anita, who first came to public knowledge on Sunday with claims of being in a relationship and pregnant with the singer’s child, resurfaced a few hours ago with receipts to prove her claims. She has released multiple […]
