‘I’ve Aborted Thrice For My School Principal’, 14-year-old Student Tells Ondo Court A 14-year-old secondary school student, has narrated to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court, Ondo state, how she aborted for her school principal and clergyman, Adetunji Obatayo, aged 55, thrice. “Four years ago, my parents released me to live with a pastor due to…
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed-doors with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at the, Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Though the agenda of the meeting could not be confirmed officially, it may not be unconnected to the planned nationwide protest kicking off from 1st of August. The Chairman of the PGF and the…
No fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead following a collapsed building at number 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate Maryland, Lagos State. NEWS DIRECT gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred at the wee hours of Thursday. According to Vanguard, officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, are currently on rescue operation…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Ojukaye Flag-Amachree as a member of the party’s campaign council ahead of the governorship election in Edo state. Flag-Amachree, a former political associate of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has since decamped to the political camp of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. A letter appointing Flag-Amachree to the APC…
Ahead of the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest against increasing hunger and misgovernance under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Inspector General of Police has directed all state commands to raid vulcanizer shops and seize all unused tyres for disposal. The police stated that this measure aims to prevent protesters from burning tyres on highways or other important…
President Joe Biden of the United States has explained his decision to withdraw from the November 5 election. Biden, 81, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama, announced his withdrawal to prioritize saving US democracy. Biden, who defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election, made history as the oldest person elected to the Oval…
Dozens of anti-corruption protesters in Kampala, Uganda, were arrested, charged and detained on Tuesday, according to their lawyers. Approximately 60 individuals, including prominent TV and radio presenter Faiza Salima and three young protest leaders, were swiftly brought to court and remanded on charges such as being a “common nuisance.” President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled…
Three people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos State. The incident occurred early Thursday morning. According to reports, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) is currently conducting a rescue operation at the site. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, reported that three…
A baby reportedly became unconscious after being tear-gassed on Wednesday during a clash between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and loyalists of Ex-Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The clash occurred during a government medical outreach in the Eliozu community. Witnesses said trouble started when officials from the state Ministry of…
The Defence Headquarters has issued a warning to those organizing a nationwide protest, emphasizing that while the right to protest is recognized, anarchy will not be tolerated. The planned protest, scheduled for August 1 to August 10, 2024, is tagged #EndBadGovernance and addresses concerns about widespread hunger and inflation. During a press conference in Abuja…
