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Nnamdi Kanu’s case reassigned to new Judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to a different judge. This was disclosed by Kanu's lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Kanu had previously requested that Justice Binta Nyako recuse herself from presiding over the seven-count terrorism charge brought against...
Tinubu appoints former INEC chairman as presidential adviser on livestock reforms
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Initiative. The appointment was announced on Friday evening in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential adviser on information and strategy. This move signals a renewed effort by the administration to address longstanding challenges in...
Canada and Mexico trade war makes 2026 World Cup ‘exciting’ – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of a White House task force on Friday, March 7, to help organize the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing concerns that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada, the tournament’s co-hosts, could negatively impact the event. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump was asked how ongoing disputes between the...
China to slap fresh tariffs on Canadian farm and food products
China announced on Saturday, March 8, that it would impose tariffs on Canadian imports, including rapeseed oil and pork, following an investigation into levies imposed by Ottawa on Chinese goods last year. Beijing’s commerce ministry stated that imported rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas from Canada would face a 100 percent tariff, while aquatic products and pork would be subject...
Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, imposes N500,000 fine
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly in markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo declared that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday captures the governor confronting an unidentified roadside...
Ogun police arrest woman for trafficking three girls to Libya
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old woman, Opeyemi Adetoro, for trafficking three girls to Libya from the Oke Itoku area of Abeokuta. The spokesperson for the state police command, Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 3, 2025 said the suspect was arrested after the mother of one of...
Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelenskiy
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House official has said.The move comes after Trump upended U.S. policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, adopting a more conciliatory stance towards Moscow - and after an explosive confrontation with Zelenskiy at the...
Brazilian Club, Portuguesa plot bold move for Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguesa president, Alex Bourgeois has expressed his desire to persuade Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to join the Brazilian club.The Paulista A1 side is making bold moves to attract high-profile European players, having previously attempted to sign Radamel Falcao and Nani. Speaking to CNN (via TalkSPORT) Bourgeois explained: “Reinforcement and rescue the pride of the Portuguese community here in Brazil, yes,...
U.S. president, Trump says Ukraine’s leader, Zelensky should be ‘more appreciative’
US President Donald Trump said Monday, March 3, that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky should be “more appreciative” of US support against Russia’s invasion, after they fell out in public. “Well, I just think he should be more appreciative, because this country has stuck with them through thick and thin,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Asked if a minerals deal...
EFCC to arraign Jude Okoye over alleged $1m, ₦1.38b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign music executive Jude Okoye over allegations of fraud and money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Okoye, who is also the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square music group,...