A pre-dawn stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering killed at least 15 people in India Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders. Deadly crowd incidents are frequent occurrence at Indian religious festivals, including the Kumbh Mela, which attracts tens of millions of devotees…
The runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport has been temporarily closed for inspection and clearance after a Max Air aircraft suffered a tyre burst while landing on Tuesday night. The incident led to flight disruptions though all 53 passengers and crew aboard were safely evacuated without injuries. Max Air confirmed the incident on its…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called “illegitimate”. The Ukrainian leader responded by saying that Putin was “afraid” of negotiations and was using “cynical tricks” to prolong the nearly three-year conflict. US President Donald Trump…
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North has not yet decided its stance on the 2027 general elections, should the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) present a Muslim-Muslim ticket again. Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Christian leaders across the country rejected the all-Muslim presidential ticket of the APC, arguing…
Ado-Ekiti — The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday struck out the criminal defamation suit filed against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, by the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola. The court’s decision followed a notice of discontinuance filed by the police prosecutor, Samson Osobu. Babalola pardoned Farotimi on Sunday…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, until April 3 and April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify. The prosecution counsel,…
The Chinmaya Foundation, an international organisation promoting peace and harmony, has honoured Rtn. Victor Ojelabi, CEO of Freelart Limited and publisher of Freelanews, with the Personality of the Year Award 2024. The award, part of the Honorary Awards for Excellent Personalities of the World, was announced during the foundation’s 15th anniversary celebration in India. At…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the construction of a Government Girls’ Secondary School in Dirin Daji, Sakaba Local Government Area, fulfilling a request from the chiefdom. Speaking during a thank-you visit to the palace of Dirin Daji Chiefdom, Governor Idris assured residents of his commitment to education and community development. “I have…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused former presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai of grass incompetence. APC said Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai have shown grass incompetence and failure to manage their own affairs. In a statement by…
A member of the Governance Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, Chief Muraina Taiwo, has faulted the process leading to the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the state House of Assembly. Obasa was on January 13, 2025, removed by a majority of lawmakers over alleged misconduct, abuse of office, and…
