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COURT HEARING FOR DETHRONEMENT OF OWA OF IGBajo STALLED DUE TO DEFENDANTS’ ABSENCE

< 1 mn read The hearing regarding the dethronement of the Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, by Governor Ademola Adeleke was postponed at the State High Court in Osun State due to the absence of the defendants’ counsel. Oba Famodun was appointed during the tenure of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, but his removal was enacted by Adeleke, who […]

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEADOGS CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

2 mn read As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has issued a pressing call to the Federal Government to implement urgent economic measures to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, particularly in light of the escalating hunger crisis. In their Independence Day message, titled “Nigeria@64: Walking on Tightrope,” the group emphasized […]

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BUSINESSMAN’S WIFE RECOUNTS KIDNAPPING AND ARREST OF HUSBAND IN ENUGU POLICE SCANDAL

2 mn read The wife of businessman Mr. Tochukwu Nzekwe, Mrs. Nkoli Nzekwe, has shared a shocking account of how her husband was kidnapped and falsely arraigned in court in connection with an incident involving a truck driver from his company. According to Mrs. Nzekwe, the situation began when Okechukwu Ofor, a truck driver working for her husband’s […]

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ASUU THREATENS STRIKE AFTER 14-DAY ULTIMATUM TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPIRES

2 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to withdraw services following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address their demands. During a press briefing on Monday in Calabar, Comrade Happiness Uduk, the Zonal Coordinator for ASUU Calabar Zone, read a statement jointly signed by all Chairpersons […]

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NIGERIA’S FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELEASES N122 BILLION FOR GAS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

2 mn read The Federal Government has disbursed N122 billion to six gas infrastructure companies, aiming to enhance the midstream gas value chain across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, during the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF)/Promoters Agreement Signing Ceremony in Abuja on Monday. Ekpo emphasized […]

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SEGUN SOWUNMI WARNS OF POTENTIAL ONE-PARTY STATE IN NIGERIA DUE TO APC TENSIONS

< 1 mn read Segun Sowunmi, a notable figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stark warning that Nigeria risks devolving into a one-party state under the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the escalating tensions between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, remain unresolved. In a recent appearance on Politics Today, Sowunmi […]

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ATLETICO MADRID BANS FAN FOR THROWING OBJECTS DURING DERBY DRAW WITH REAL MADRID

< 1 mn read Atletico Madrid announced on Monday that a fan has been permanently banned for throwing objects onto the field during the heated derby against Real Madrid, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Metropolitano on Sunday. The match was temporarily halted for 15 minutes after home fans threw various objects, including lighters, at the […]

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NIGERIA FLAMINGOS COACH ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR 2024 FIFA U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

< 1 mn read Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has revealed the 21-player squad that will represent the country at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament is set to begin on October 16, with Nigeria facing New Zealand in the opening match. The Flamingos are placed in Group A, where they […]

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REAL MADRID NAMES KYLIAN MBAPPE IN SQUAD FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST LILLE

< 1 mn read Real Madrid has included Kylian Mbappe in their squad for the Champions League match against Lille on Wednesday, following his recovery from a thigh injury that had sidelined him for one match. Initially expected to be out until after the upcoming international break, Mbappe has made a swift return to fitness. He sustained the injury […]

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FORMER TARABA STATE GOVERNOR DARIUS ISHAKU ARRAIGNED OVER ALLEGED MISAPPROPRIATION OF N27 BILLION

< 1 mn read Former Taraba State Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku has been arraigned before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on charges of alleged misappropriation of N27 billion in state funds. Ishaku, along with former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, faces a 15-count […]

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NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CONFIRMS SUSPENSION OF OFFICERS INVOLVED IN BOBRISKY CASE

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the suspension of senior officers implicated in ethical violations concerning the custody of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, who was held at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre. During a parliamentary inquiry in Abuja on Monday, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, the officer-in-charge of the Medium […]

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NIGERIAN TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR ANNOUNCES Evolve 3.0 CONFERENCE IN LONDON

2 mn read Nigerian South African-based technology entrepreneur and convener of the Evolve X Conference, Charles Awuzie, has revealed that the third edition of the annual Evolve Conference (Evolve 3.0) will take place in London, United Kingdom, next September. Awuzie, founder of Gemsbok Group and co-founder of Transhuman Coin (THC), made the announcement during the second edition of […]

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SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN CONGRATULATES TINUBU ON NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

< 1 mn read Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Kalu, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The former governor praised Nigerians for their hardworking and patriotic nature, urging the political class to leverage their positions to further the interests of the people. […]

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FORMER APC PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT COMMENDS TINUBU ON APPOINTMENT OF TEGBE

< 1 mn read A former presidential aspirant in the 2023 general election representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Moses Ayom, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for Nigeria-China’s renewed strategic partnership. During President Tinubu’s state visit to Beijing in early September, Nigeria and China signed multiple […]

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NORTHERN COORDINATORS WITHDRAW FROM OCTOBER 1 PROTEST DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS

< 1 mn read The Northern Coordinators of the #EndBadGovernance Protest have announced their withdrawal from the nationwide protest scheduled for October 1, citing insufficient security measures for protesters. This decision follows the national organizers’ failure to adequately address concerns about ensuring the safety of protesters and preventing potential disruptions by hoodlums. Comrade Abdullahi Daura and Malam Mohammed Musa […]

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EDO GOVERNMENT WARNS REINSTATED DEPUTY GOVERNOR PHILIP SHAIBU AGAINST BREACHING LAWS

< 1 mn read The Edo government issued a warning on Monday to reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, advising him not to violate existing laws following his alleged inspection of the Radisson Hotel site in Government Reserves Area (GRA), Benin. This response comes after a viral video surfaced, showing Shaibu acting as the deputy governor while inspecting the hotel […]

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COALITION OF INDIGENOUS MIDDLE BELT ETHNIC ORGANISATIONS URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO RECOGNIZE REGION’S IDENTITY AND ADDRESS GRIEVANCES

< 1 mn read The Coalition of Indigenous Middle Belt Ethnic Organisations (CIMBO) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognize the Middle-Belt region’s distinct identity and address its long-standing grievances. According to CIMBO’s chairman, Timothy B. Gandu, the Middle-Belt is not just a geographic label but a culturally and historically unique region. The Middle-Belt has faced political marginalization […]

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EFCC Reveals Money Laundering Allegations Against Bobrisky Dropped

< 1 mn read During the ongoing House of Representatives investigation into allegations against Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, and the Nigerian Correctional Services, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) representative Bilikisu Buhari disclosed that charges of money laundering against Bobrisky were dropped. She explained that this decision was based on Bobrisky’s confessional statement in court concerning naira abuse. […]

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DEPUTY CONTROLLER ADMITS BOBRISKY WAS PLACED IN SEPARATE CELL AT KIRIKIRI PRISON

< 1 mn read The Deputy Controller of the Maximum Correctional Center in Kirikiri, Lagos, Michael Anugwa, confirmed on Monday that crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was housed in a separate cell during his detention. This admission came during a session with the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions. The controversy arose […]

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