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Ugandan president’s son, Kainerugaba declares bid to succeed father in 2031
KAMPALA — Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has formally declared his intention to contest the country’s presidency in 2031, signalling his ambition to succeed his father. Kainerugaba,
Tinubu, Abdulsalami, Others Celebrate Opadokun at 80, Recall His Sacrifice for Democracy
Wale Igbintade President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, have paid glowing tributes to veteran pro-democracy activist and elder statesman, Chief Ayo Opadokun, as he
Governors back CNG programme, reject blame over subsidy funds
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have rejected allegations that sub-national governments failed to account properly for funds
Reaktor, EbonyLife tell stories of Lagos hustlers in new films – By Enitan Abdultawab
Planet Bottling Company, makers of Reaktor Energy Drink, has partnered with EbonyLife Creative Academy to spotlight the resilience, ambition and struggles of Nigerians navigating Lagos’ informal economy through two new
NBA Conference: IST warns lawyers against filing capital market cases at Federal High Court
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — The Investment and Securities Tribunal, IST, has cautioned lawyers against filing capital market disputes at the Federal High Court, saying such a practice
Court Remands 70-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Export of 13kg Cocaine
Wale Igbintade A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a 70-year-old woman, Barek Mary Yetunde, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ikoyi, pending the
Building collapse: COREN gets tough, inducts 2,001 practitioners
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has approved tougher compliance and enforcement measures aimed at curbing engineering failures, raising professional standards
Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case
… Africa CDC, WHO hail rapid response, warn neighbouring countries to remain vigilantBy Chioma Obinna Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species after
Odogwu Asaaba did not kill, rape Favour — Wife defends
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The wife of Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaaba, has defended her husband against allegations surrounding the death of Favour Agbro, insisting that he
Chelsea striker Delap joins Nottingham Forest for club record £45m
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million ($61 million) to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The 23-year-old has penned a five-year contract at the
