The police have invited the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, to Abuja, the nation’s capital, over an alleged murder during the last Sunday’s sallah festivities in Kano. The police in Kano had earlier said they were probing the killing of a man during the procession on Sunday. The violence occurred after Emir Sanusi returned home from Eid prayers. He went to …
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The 15 domestic workers, including both men and women, have been behind bars since 2019 following an accusation of theft involving missing jewellery reportedly belonging to the former First Lady. Fresh concerns are mounting over the controversial detention of 15 domestic workers who have been held for nearly six years without trial on the orders of former First Lady Patience …
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The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, officially ascends the throne of his fathers today in Oyo town, Oyo State. In this exclusive interview by LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAM NWAOKO, he speaks on how he received the news of his selection, his experience during the installation rites and what he has in store for Oyo town and Yorubaland. …
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The police claimed this comes in the wake of its intelligence reports that “some groups operating under the guise of civil society organisations (CSOs)” are preparing to mobilise protests across Nigeria. The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. …
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Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has fixed April 10 to hear the suit that is seeking to sack the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Rtd. The suit, which has President Bola Tinubu as the 1st defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho for hearing, the Vanguard News reports. The Attorney-General of the Federation, …
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In a moment of historic affirmation, Governor Monday Okpebholo and Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa returned triumphantly to Benin City on Thursday, greeted by an outpouring of support following the election petition tribunal’s ruling in their favour. The tribunal’s unanimous decision cemented their victory in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, bringing clarity to the political landscape. His Royal …
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…Charged to prevent reprisal attacks By Idahosa Musa Apparently against the backdrop of insecurity in Edo State, the Police Service Commission (PSC), has approved the appointment of Monday Agbonika, as the 50th Commissioner of Police in the State. He replaces Betty Otimenyin, who was appointed by the Commission as the 49th CP on January 16, 2025, but formerly took over …
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The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle.Related News The commission said, “The …
Read More »CNN — Donald Trump just took the greatest political gamble with the US economy of any modern president. Presidents normally try to do everything they can to avoid upsetting the country’s economic engine and global stability — especially if unemployment is low and growth is ticking over, as it was when he took over from Joe Biden. But with his stunning outburst of …
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President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack Mele Kyari and other board members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stems from mounting concern over performance and a failure to meet key production targets, Presidency officials have disclosed. In an abrupt move on Wednesday, Tinubu removed Kyari, who had been at the helm of the national oil company since 2019, as …
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