Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi

Russia, Germany, Britain Call For Restraint In Middle East Amid Rising Tensions In Iran

Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the airstrike on Iran’s embassy in Damascus although Israel didn’t claim responsibility.

8 months ago

Ogunbanjo’s Family Sues US Charter Service Company That Operated Fatal Helicopter Crash

Ogunbanjo’s family is suing the helicopter company for funeral expenses and other unspecified damages.

8 months ago

The Worst Of Labour Party Is Better Than The Best Of APC, Says Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo says the APC is a “scourge...the worst thing that has happened to anybody in Africa.”

8 months ago

I Intend To Help Obaseki Finish Well, Says Edo Deputy Governor Omobayo Godwins

Edo Deputy Omobayo Godwins says it was like a “generational curse” that Akoko-Edo had no representation in top government.

8 months ago

CBN Prohibits Use Of Foreign Currency Collaterals For Naira Loans

Nigerian banks have been given 90 days to wind down dollar-denominated collaterals following CBN's prohibition for Naira loans.

8 months ago

Shaibu Denounces ‘Illegal Impeachment,’ Calls It ‘Dangerous Descent Into Dictatorship’

Shaibu says his impeachment is a “flagrant abuse of power” and “betrayal of the trust” Edo citizens have in government.

8 months ago

Omobayo Godwins Sworn In As New Edo State Deputy Governor

Edo State’s new Deputy Governor Omobayo Godwins was sworn in a few hours after Shaibu’s impeachment.

8 months ago

Emefiele Remanded In EFCC Custody By Lagos Court Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

Emefiele will be in custody till his bail application will be ruled on and trial will commence on April 11.

8 months ago

Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Impeached By State House Of Assembly

The panel set up to investigate allegations of misconduct against Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu found him guilty of disclosing official…

8 months ago

Russia Friendly Populist Peter Pellegrini Wins Presidency in Slovakia, Signals Shift In Leadership

Critics believe that under Pellegrini’s leadership, Slovakia will cease to become a supporting voice for Ukraine.

8 months ago

Kyiv Reports Three Civilians Killed In Russian Attack In Ukrainian Village

Ukrainian says Russia targeted a village with a Grad self-propelled multiple rocket launcher.

8 months ago

Rare 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York City

Rare earthquake shakes New York City area with preliminary magnitude of 4.8, officials say.

8 months ago

‘Flagrant Breach’: NERC Imposes ₦200m Fine On AEDC For Tariff Violations, Orders Customer Refunds

The AEDC has been given an April 11 deadline by NERC to reimburse customers who were charged a wrong tariff.

8 months ago

Bosun Tijani: Nigeria Can Balance AI Development With Power Sector Enhancement

Nigeria doesn't have to neglect AI until the power sector is fixed, both can be grown together, says Bosun Tijani.

8 months ago

Israel Approves Opening Of Humanitarian Aid Routes Into Gaza Following Biden’s Call

Israel will now allow more aid into Gaza from Erez Gate, Ashdod Port and the Kerem Shalom crossing.

8 months ago

Judge Denies Trump’s Bid To Delay New York Hush Money Trial Till After Supreme Court Immunity Judgement

Judge Merchan, denying Trump’s postponement appeal, said the former President has had ample time for preparation.

8 months ago

80-Year-Old-Woman Tourist Dead In Tragic Elephant Attack In Zambia Safari

The surviving victims of the Zambia Safari elephant attack are receiving trauma counselling.

8 months ago

South African Footballer Luke Fleurs Fatally Shot In Carjacking

South Africa's Premier League will observe a minute of silence at top-flight and second-tier games this weekend in Fleurs’ memory.

8 months ago

Traditional Rulers, Communities Complicit In Murder Of 17 Soldiers In Okuama, Says Nigeria’s Defence Chief Musa

"We will not do anything against any innocent Nigerian, we are only after the bad guys," says General Christopher Musa.

8 months ago

Achike Chude: Unrealistic To Expect Politicians To Respond To SERAP’s Demand For Financial Accountability

Rights Activist Chude says citizen action is solution to government unaccountability, says Nigerians should be more informed.

8 months ago