Their response came barely 24 hours after the court reinstated Obasa, ruling that his ouster on January 13, 2025, did not follow due process. But in a strongly worded statement on Thursday, the lawmakers insisted that due process was followed and that the court’s verdict represents what one member called “judicial overreach into legislative autonomy.” “The decision of the court is a direct assault on the collective will of the majority in the House. We view it as a dangerous precedent that threatens the doctrine of separation of powers,” a ranking lawmaker said. The lawmakers stressed that the move to...
Brother Confirms 100 Level Student At UEW Ghana Commits Suicide Over Failed Relationship.
A level 100 student at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana has allegedly committed suicide after found out his partner had cheated on him The student reportedly committed suicide by hanging on Wednesday, April 16, following a heartbreaking incident involving his girlfriend. Confirming the incidence on X was the brother who brokenly wrote: “My brother just hanged himself because of a woman at UEW. “I just held his cold body and I can’t even cry. I’m so sad man” @GhConcra added. According to eyewitness report, the young man allegedly collapsed after unexpectedly discovering his girlfriend in an intimate situation with...
Inter Milan Progress to UEFA Champions League Semi-Final After Hard-Fought Quarter-Final Win Against Bayern Munich
Inter Milan booked their place in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League after beating Bayern 4-3 on aggregate. Inter came into the second leg with a 2-1 advantage. The first half was goalless, with Bayern Munich unable to break the strong Inter defence. Bayern went ahead on the night and levelled the tie on aggregate through Harry Kane immediately after the restart. Nine minutes later, Lautaro Martinez restored Inter’s lead on aggregate with a beautiful shot from six yards out. In the 61st minute, Benjamin Pavard extended Bayern’s lead on the night. It was his first goal for the...
LAGOS STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (LASIEC) GUIDELINES FOR 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
LAGOS STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (LASIEC) GUIDELINES FOR 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONSKey Dates and Procedures:1. Forms Availability and Submission: – Forms (LASIEC 001, 002, 007, 007A, 008) will be available from Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 at LASIEC Headquarters, 1 Lancaster Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos. – Submission deadline: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 (LASIEC 001 must be returned by this date). – Process ends at 12 noon on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.2. Administrative Fees: – Chairman: ₦150,000 – Vice Chairman: ₦75,000 – Councillor: ₦50,000 – Exemption: Female candidates and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) pay no fees. – Payment to be made to...
NEMA Raises Alarm Over Rising Social Vices In Borno IDP Camp
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has expressed deep concern over the alarming increase in drug abuse, prostitution, and other social vices within the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. While addressing 9,000 households in a town hall meeting in the camp on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, NEMA’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Abdullahi Sirajo, urged parents and community leaders to collaborate with authorities to tackle the growing problem. Sirajo said “Our engagement was very fruitful. We discussed how to reduce drug abuse among youths, prostitution, security threats, and other related issues, several strategic measures were adopted to address these social problems,...
U.N. Deputy Secretary-General And Nigeria Former Environment Minister Speaks On Ferdinard, The Chess Prodigy With Cerebral Palsy
“Meeting young Ferdinand moved me deeply. A boy with cerebral palsy from Makoko, Nigeria — now a chess champion, inspiring us all. “His story is a reminder of what’s possible when every child is given the right to a life of opportunities with dignity.” U.N. Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J Mohammed.
Real Madrid Humiliated at the Santiago Bernabéu as Arsenal Advance to Champions League Semi-Final
Gabriel Martinelli’s late winner at the Santiago Bernabéu sealed a two-legged victory for Arsenal, completing a stunning elimination of Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid had launched a “Remontada” campaign in the days leading up to the match, boasting of a possible comeback. The club backed its fans and even showed motivational videos of past comebacks to the players and coaching staff. But when it came time to deliver on the pitch, the players failed woefully. Arsenal dominated the first half, with Real Madrid failing to register a single shot on target. The Gunners were awarded a...