Author: Ayo

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho has dismissed a fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. Kanu had sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service (DSS) for N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations. He claimed that the DSS and its Director General violated his right to a fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him while he was being detained in preparation for his defence in his…

Ninety-four former hostages of British Airways flight 149 have launched a civil lawsuit against the UK government and British Airways, alleging they were “deliberately endangered” when the plane was allowed to land in Kuwait during the 1990 Iraqi invasion. The passengers and crew were held captive for over four months, with some used as human shields during the Gulf War. The lawsuit claims the UK government and British Airways knew of the invasion but permitted the flight to land, allegedly to deploy covert operatives. Barry Manners, a passenger and claimant, said, “We were treated as expendable pawns for commercial and…

Big Brother Naija (BBN) is set to return with its ninth season in July, featuring a fresh format that deviates from the traditional individual participation. According to the show’s official page, potential housemates must audition with a partner, which can be a friend, family member, or romantic partner. The show’s organizers have been teasing the new season on Instagram, urging fans to mark their calendars for a Sunday in July. While the exact date remains undisclosed, auditions for season 9 began on March 27, 2024, with a twist requiring participants to apply in pairs. Meanwhile, Big Brother Africa reality star…

South African sensation Tyla, 22, made history at the BET Awards 2024, clinching the coveted Best New Artist award. Her debut single “Water” propelled her to global stardom, earning her a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February. Tyla edged out fellow African nominee Ayra Starr and other international acts to take home the award. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the win to Africa, paying tribute to African superstars who paved the way. “This is a gift… Africa to the world!” she exclaimed. The young star also took home the award for Best International Act, beating Asake,…

The US Supreme Court is expected to deliver a landmark ruling on Monday on former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution. The highly anticipated decision will determine whether Trump can be tried for conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. While the court is unlikely to grant Trump complete immunity, the scope and wording of the decision could impact the timing of the trial. Justices may send the case back to lower courts to determine which allegations concern official acts, potentially delaying the trial. The ruling comes as Trump faces four criminal cases, including a recent conviction in…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has warned that implementing the new minimum wage could push states into bankruptcy due to increased recurrent expenditure. However, labour unions have reacted, dismissing the NGF’s stance as an attempt to intimidate workers. According to an NGF report, 13 states would fall into deficit if recurrent expenditure increased by 50%. Only 10 states would remain financially stable. The report predicted that implementing the N62,000 minimum wage would leave only a few states with positive net revenues. Labour unions have criticized the NGF’s stance, stating that it is an attempt to intimidate workers and undermine the…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has become the latest victim of fake news, as rumours of his demise spread like wildfire on social media. But, in a swift debunking, Betty Irabor, founder of Genevieve Magazine, took to Twitter to confirm that Jacobs is indeed alive and well. “Olu Jacobs is well and alive. Please ignore all rumours of his passing,” she tweeted. To further dispel the rumours, Jacobs’ family released a video showing the actor engaged in an activity, providing visual proof of his well-being. This development comes after Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, opened up about her husband’s battle with…

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England captain Harry Kane has revealed that he and Jude Bellingham are putting in extra effort to develop their partnership on the pitch, despite the team’s underwhelming performance at Euro 2024. Speaking to The Independent, Kane emphasized the importance of communication and analysis in improving their teamwork. “We watched clips of the Denmark game to see how we can play better… We’re moving really well, and I thought it was a lot better than the first two games.” Kane acknowledged that their partnership is still in its early stages, but expressed confidence in Bellingham’s abilities. “Jude has dealt with the…

In a bizarre turn of events, Barcelona have deleted two statements from their official website announcing the departures of loan stars Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix. The statements, which were published earlier on Sunday, confirmed that both players would be returning to their parent clubs, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City respectively, at the end of their loan spells. The sudden U-turn has left many confused, with renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that negotiations over the futures of both players are still ongoing. “The situation surrounding Cancelo and Felix remains open,” Romano said. Both players made significant contributions to Barcelona’s campaign…