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It was justice at last for Nigerian businessman, Moses Abiodun, who has been in detention since when he was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit in November, 2008 on Friday as ECOWAS court ordered his release from detention.

Group counsels ECOWAS on how to respond to withdrawal of three members

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic announced they are withdrawing from ECOWAS over the weekend.
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Court orders liquidation of China property giant, Evergrande

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The liquidation is likely to further diminish confidence in the ailing property market of the world’s second-largest economy and cause…
Three men accused of stabbing teenager to death in UK arrested

Three men accused of stabbing teenager to death in UK arrested

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation from the Met’s Homicide Command said Tyler left his home around 9.10pm…
Biden delivers over $137 million in aid to Hurricane Helene victims

Three U.S. troops killed in drone attack in Jordan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The killing of three Americans at Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria is a significant escalation of an already-precarious situation in…
Biden

Drone attack: Three US troops killed in Jordan

Paul Dada

2 years ago

This was confirmed by the US Central Command (Centcom)  in a statement which said  the casualties were caused by a…
Gunmen open fire in Istanbul church, kill one person

Gunmen open fire in Istanbul church, kill one person

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said no one was injured in the attack, which he said targeted one person.
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso dump ECOWAS

JUST IN: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso dump ECOWAS

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Struggling with jihadist violence and poverty, the regimes have had tense ties with ECOWAS since coups took place in Niger…
Hamas

Countries halt UN agency funding on claims staff joined Hamas attacks

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The violence has forced tens of thousands of residents in both countries to leave their homes.
Trump

Jury orders Trump pay Jean Carroll $83.3m

PM NEWS Editor

2 years ago

The jury awarded her $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages.
ICJ rules Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Breaking: ICJ rules Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In a vote of 16 to one, the court said Israel must take "immediate and effective" measures to ensure the provision…
Babatunde

18 Hardened drug addicts jailed total 150 years in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The final 18 men involved were sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court between Monday, 22 January and Thursday, 25 January and…
Blinken opens newest American Corner in Nigeria

Blinken opens newest American Corner in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

This is the newest addition to the United States’ global American Spaces network that comprises more than 600 cultural and…
Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Haley won't back down

Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Haley won’t back down

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Haley has however, vowed to fight on despite her loss, causing Trump to fume in his victory speech that his…
13 Palestinians killed in Gaza house as Israel intensifies airstrikes

Thousands more Palestinians displaced as Israeli attacks intensify

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The attack brought the total number of Palestinian deaths and injuries to 25,700 and 63,740 respectively, since Oct. 7, 2023,…
74 dead as Russian military plane crashes

74 dead as Russian military plane crashes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Russian military says on board were 65 captured Ukrainian army servicemen being transported for exchange, six crew members and…
Israeli army says that 21 soldiers were killed in central Gaza Strip on Monday afternoon when two nearby buildings exploded and collapsed.

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest incident of Gaza combat

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called it an “unbearably difficult morning” and described the fallen soldiers as heroes.
Canada announces measures to limit number of Nigerian students, others coming for study

Canada announces measures to limit number of Nigerian students, others coming for study

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Under the new eligibility criteria, starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study programme that is part of…

 40 trapped, eight dead in China landslide

Paul Dada

2 years ago

State television showed images of rescue workers searching for people among the rubble. According to reports, the disaster control team…
DeSantis drops out of presidential race

Florida Govenor DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"But I can't ask our supporters to volunteer their time and donate their resources if we don't have a clear…
Tinubu appoints Dr. Usman Bello new Chairman of CCB

Israeli-Gaza war: Tinubu backs two-state solution to ending conflict

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"Nigeria aligns itself with the international community's call for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Upholding…
People celebrate Timket, the annual Ethiopian Epiphany festival, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

Photos: Ethiopians celebrate Timket in Addis Ababa

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Followers marched from churches to Jan Meda, an open field in the capital, while priests carried tents called tabots which…
UN Aid Office (OCHA) says flooding in the Republic of the Congo has left more than 350,000 people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Congo floods: 350,000 people need humanitarian aid – UN

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Heavy rains since October 2023 have submerged the banks around the Oubangui, a tributary of the Congo River.
Shocker as newborn baby discovered in shopping bag in London

Shocker as newborn baby discovered in shopping bag in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Crick said their police's thoughts now turned to the baby's mother, saying they are extremely concerned for her welfare as…
A far-right Finnish politician deletes social media post that threatened the shooting of illegal border crossers following a public outcry

Finnish politician suggests shooting illegal border crossers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Finland, a member of the European Union’s visa-free Schengen area, shut the border with Russia late last year after accusing…
U.S. demands release of 700 people unjustly detained in Cuba 

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit Nigeria, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Department added that Blinken would also emphasise U.S.'s future-focused economic partnership, and how the United States is investing in…
U.S. celebrates Nigeria at 64, vows strengthening cooperation in economy, energy

U.S. imposes sanctions on former Guatemalan Minister Pimentel for corruption

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement from the U.S. Department of State, issued by its spokesperson, Matthew Miller, on Wednesday said Pimentel used his…
Grover-Sutton

Met officer Anwar sacked for attempting to avoid driving penalty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A release from the Met police said Anwar appeared before a misconduct hearing which concluded on Tuesday, 16 January.
U.S. unleashes bold $400m military boost for Ukraine's fight against Russia

U.S. designates Houthis special global terrorist group

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, in a statement on Wednesday said since November, the Houthis had launched unprecedented attacks against…
Qatar

Qatar to deploy medicine for Israeli hostages in Gaza

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Israel assumes that around two dozen of them were no longer alive, some have been killed in Israeli bombardments and…
Nigeria, 106 others back UN vote voicing support for Ukraine

UN Assembly President outlines vision for 2024

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Francis also highlighted the Veto initiative, emphasising the critical importance of fostering accountability and cooperation between the UN’s Principal Organs…
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