Chaos at National Assembly as police disperse pro-Natasha protesters with tear gas

There was chaos early Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, after operatives of the Nigeria Police Force clashed with supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, using teargas to disperse the crowd from accessing the complex. Supporters of the embattled Kogi senator had converged at the gate of the NASS…

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President Trump to make death penalty mandatory for ‘anyone who murders a police officer’ in US

President Donald Trump has revealed that he’s signed an executive order requiring a “mandatory death penalty” for “anyone who murders a police officer in the US.   He made known during his address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4.   Speaking about more support for the police in the US, Trump called on Congress to make that…

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Gov Adeleke’s meeting with Akande sparks fierce APC-PDP clash

Political tensions in Osun State reached a boiling point on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a fierce war of words following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to former governor Bisi Akande’s residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. The closed-door meeting between Adeleke and Akande lasted about two…

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NOC Women’s Commission Celebrates International Women’s Day

NOC Women’s Commission Celebrates International Women’s Day

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) women’s commission will join counterparts worldwide on March 8, 2025, to celebrate International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (IWD) originated in the early 20th century to promote women’s rights, especially suffrage. According to a statement released by Tony Nezianya, the NOC spokesperson, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to…

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Rio Ferdinand believes Mo Salah is way ahead in the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or

Football legend, Rio Ferdinand has declared that Mo Salah is currently the standout candidate to win the men’s Ballon d’Or later this year.     Salah has scored 30 goals in 39 appearances for Liverpool this season, leading his club to the top of the Premier League table and the last 16 of the Champions League.     ‘Right now at this moment…

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