Author: Digital Abuja

TUC pulls out of NLC’s two-day nationwide protest

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has “backed out” of the planned two-day nationwide protest between 27th and 28th February, in parts of the country over sundry economic issues. Its Vice-President, Tommy Etim, said the decision – as announced by the NLC – was not taken collectively by both unions.  TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro, in […]

General Christopher Musa warns against COUP D’ETAT

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has issued a stern warning on anyone advocating for a COUP D’ÉTAT, insisting that anyone planning or calling for a COUP is an enemy of Nigeria. The Chief who made the remark during the inauguration of a military facility in Port Harcourt, declared DEMOCRACY the only acceptable […]

Sean Combs Fires Back at ‘Gang Rape’ Lawsuit, Calling It ‘Fictional’ and ‘Unconstitutional’

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed his first legal response to allegations that he “sex trafficked” and “gang raped” a 17-year-old girl in 2003, telling a federal court that the allegations are “fictional” and violate his constitutional right to due process. The lawsuit, filed in December, was one of several abuse cases filed against the hip hop mogul late last […]

Nigeria’s male basketball team withdraws from Afrobasket qualifiers over lack of funds

We begin with Basketball, where Nigeria’s basketball team, D’Tigers have withdrawn from the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. The qualifiers is billed to commence on Friday and the D’Tigers had been drawn in Group B, where they would have contested against Cape Verde, Uganda and Libya for a place at next year’s Afrobasket tournament. D’Tigers made the […]

UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist Navalny’s death

The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died.  The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. UK Foreign Secretary […]

Nigerian Senate calls for immediate suspension of plans to remove subsidy on electricity

The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate suspension of plans by the Executive to remove subsidy on Electricity which would result in an increase in tariffs, describing the move as retrogressive and ill-timed.  The Upper Chamber also mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirement as alleged by the […]

Godwin Emefiele demands N1b from Senate President for defamation

Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. This came after the Senate president claimed that the federal government did not know the crime to charge Emefiele with considering his numerous misconduct during his tenure as CBN governor.  Emefiele claims […]

Labour Party National Chairman got arrested by Policemen in Benin

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has been arrested by policemen in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In updated reports, the Police Force said Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences.  Police spokesman Tijani Momoh told newsmen that Abure and four others were arrested […]

DSS warns against NLC plans to stage protest

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against plans by sections of the organised labour to stage protests between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry economic issues.  According to a statement by its Director, PR & Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, while the Service recognises such action as the […]

CAF confirms 2025 AFCON to Be Played in July-August

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]