The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Mr. Patrick Arueze in a 13-year-long breach of contract case against the famous music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, and their brother Jude Okoye. The court ordered the Okoyes to pay Arueze approximately ₦25 million, alongside an additional ₦1 million as costs. The case originated in 2011 when Arueze contracted P-Square for a performance in Benin City, but the musicians failed to show up. Feeling aggrieved, Arueze filed a breach of contract suit against the Okoyes at the Edo State High Court. In 2016, the court…
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has declined the second reading of a bill that sought to introduce a single six-year term for the offices of the President and State Governors. During Thursday’s plenary session, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and 33 others, faced stiff opposition from members of the House. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to create a single term of six years for the office of President and State Governors, recognize the division of Nigeria into the six Geopolitical…
In a viral video sparking heated debate, a Caleb University lecturer was seen ordering a group of students to kneel as a form of punishment. The footage, shot from a high vantage point by a student, captures the lecturer loudly scolding and threatening the students who seemed hesitant or tried to leave. In the clip, the lecturer can be heard repeatedly warning, “If you go anywhere, you will never finish from this school! I promise you.” shocked Though it’s still unclear what led to the punishment, the video quickly attracted backlash online. Many netizens expressed disbelief at the treatment…
Kogi State appointee, Honorable Ibrahim Muhammed Ayuba Nana, from Ankpa Local Government, who was Special Adviser on Security, Ankpa Federal Constituency, was recently arrested and dismissed for allegedly forging the signature of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade. The incident unfolded when Ayuba Nana wrote a letter to the Nigerian Immigration Service requesting an International passport, using the SSG’s forged signature. The Immigration Service, contacted the SSG’s office and confirmed the forgery. While Nana was apprehended by the Immigration Service and handed over to the Police for prosecution according to the law. The…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in clinching the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP for the 2027 general election, saying it will simply not happen. Speaking during a live media parley on Wednesday evening in Abuja, Wike said Atiku had severally presented his blueprint to Nigerians and he had been serially rejected. Atiku who was the PDP Presidential Candidate in 2023 had recently said if he had won the election, he would have done things differently from President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians would…
Two Ecuadorian footballers who were involved in a car accident last month have unfortunately passed away. Marco Angulo and Roberto Cabezas have been confirmed dead a month after the devastating car crash. Angulo, who played for L.D.U Quito as a midfielder had been in hospital since the incident on 7 October in the south of Ecuador’s capital Quito. According to media reports in Ecuador, Cabezas who played for Independiente Juniors also lost his life in the fatal crash. Angulo underwent several operations and spent over a week in intensive care, before passing away on Monday night. The 22-year-old…
In Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippine authorities apprehended five Nigerian nationals on Thursday for allegedly kidnapping their compatriot. The suspects, identified as Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem, and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso, are facing charges of kidnapping for ransom and violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (Republic Act 10591). The arrest was executed after a coordinated raid by the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, Mabalacat City Police, and Angeles City Police at a hideout in Barangay Malabanias around 5 a.m. According to Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, director of Central Luzon Police, the…
A tragic accident occurred along the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, just before Solace Mortuary near Ntigha Junction, claiming the lives of two people and leaving several others injured. The accident involved a bus from the Church of Christ, which was loaded with passengers and cargo, en route from Umuahia to Aba. According to reports, two individuals lost their lives on the spot, while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. Miraculously, one passenger emerged from the accident unscathed. The remaining passengers were quickly transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia for urgent medical care. The exact…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State recently hosted former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, sparking widespread speculation of a potential alliance as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso’s visit was officially to offer condolences to Otti over the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of old Abia State. However, political observers noted that his presence alongside members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Speaker of the House of Assembly Emmanuel Emeruwa, and aides of Governor Otti, hints at possible political intentions. The visit coincided with…
A recent teachers’ recruitment examination held in Ebonyi State attracted a substantial crowd, showcasing the ambition, resilience, and dedication of aspiring educators in the state. The event, aimed at assessing and recruiting qualified teachers, brought together thousands of participants eager to contribute to the education sector. The recruitment examination, organized by the Ebonyi State Government, saw a huge turnout, with hopeful candidates filling the examination venues and waiting areas. The video footage from the event captures the vast number of applicants gathered for the examination, indicating both the high demand for teaching positions and the eagerness of many to contribute…