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The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja dismissing his objection to his trial continuation.

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Nnamdi Kanu appeals court ruling ordering continuation of his trial

Kanu sought a stay of proceedings pending when the respondent affords him the constitutional safeguards of being afforded adequate facilities…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

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Fubara rejects list of CTC for Rivers PDP, says ‘our detractors are restless’

The Rivers State Governor said the list is a handiwork of cheap publicity seekers and agents of crisis, who should…
Police parade five individuals suspected to be involved in criminal activities, including kidnapping and cultism in Rivers

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Rivers: Kidnappers disguising as herdsmen busted after N300m ransom demand

The Spokesperson of Command,SP Grace Iringe-Koko said investigation was initiated following a report made by the management of Lujo Heights…
Protesters ask Lagos House of Assembly to suspend John Ogundare, the chairman of Eti-Osa East LCDA over alleged misappropriation of N1.9bn.

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N1.9bn fraud: Protesters ask Lagos Assembly to suspend Eti-Osa East LCDA boss

The leader of the protesters, identified as Mr Segun Williams said Ogundare was indicted by an investigative report of the…
Third Mainland Bridge

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FG fully opens Third Mainland Bridge with strong warning

Speaking while announcing the reopening of the bridge, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha said speed limit…
EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede orders probe of claim by Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky that some officers of the Commission demanded N15m bribe from her

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EFCC to dock Bobrisky on 6-count charge

The EFCC filed the six-count charge against as Bobrisky who was arrested by its operatives over the allegations in Lagos…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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Six Benue farmers docked for murder, terrorism

The defendants were charged with criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, mischief, culpable homicide and terrorism. The prosecutor, Insp Godwin…
Court issues criminal summons for 5 people over claims that gospel Singer Nathaniel Bassey fathered the of son of her colleague, Mercy Chinwo.

Metro

Five ordered to appear in court over claims on Mercy Chinwo’s son

The defendants made the allegations on their social media accounts when Mercy and her husband posted pictures of their son…
Nigerian government suddenly withdraws charges ot money laundering against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in court

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Legal fireworks as lawyer stalls arraignment of Binance executive Gambaryan

When the matter was called on Thursday for the defendants to take their plea, only Gambaryan was in court. The…
Police

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Egbetokun: Police nab 3685 suspects, rescue 401 kidnapped victims

The I-G who spoke on Thursday in Abuja during a conference with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the…
AEDC says power supply to some communities in the FCT will be interrupted for two weeks starting from Monday, 6 January, 2024

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Electricity tariff hike: AEDC to refund excess charges to customers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulation Agency, NERC had also said some electricity consumers in Abuja who were previously on Band A…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sets up panels to probe misappropriation of public property, political violence in Kano between 2015 and 2023

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Kano govt begins probe of theft of public property, violence under Ganduje

Governor Yusuf who inaugurated the two Judicial Commissions of Inquiry at Ante-Chamber, Government House, Kano, urged the chairmen and members…
Third Republic lawmakers beg Tinubu to pay their outstanding allowances

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Hardship: NGO urges Tinubu to intensify fight against poverty

The FreIvan honcho appealed to Nigerians to be optimistic about the economic future of the nation, insisting that the current…

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Kano governor Yusuf distributes 224, 440 bags of rice for Ramadan

Governor Yusuf tasked the Palliative Distribution Compliance Committees from state, Local Government, to Ward levels to ensure that the palliatives…
NAHCON boss, Abdullahi Usman, says four airlines have been approved to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2025 hajj pilgrimage

Opinion

N90bilion: Is it Hajj subsidy or Concession on exchange rate

Hajj operations is an offshore exercise where services are paid for in foreign currency, the US dollars. The mode of…
A book, entitled "Sacred Art of Odu Ifa" written by Grammy Award-winning musician-philosopher, Olalekan Babalola is set for release in Lagos

Books

New book on Ifa to be released in Lagos

The limited edition of the 200-page book, is designed to “tantalise philosophically and visually as it shares what Odu Ifa…
EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede orders probe of claim by Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky that some officers of the Commission demanded N15m bribe from her

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Abuse of Naira: EFCC grills Bobrisky

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said its operatives have started grilling Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying…
'I am officially a woman', Bobrisky declares

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More trouble for Bobrisky: Arrested by EFCC over naira abuse

Bobrisky was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night and is currently being detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC.…
NICO says Air Peace Airline should be celebrated for the use of Nigerian cultural attire by its crew members on the Lagos to London flight.

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Why Air Peace ‘Isi Agu’ attire for cabin crew should be celebrated – NICO

Air Peace began its inaugural direct flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to Gatwick Airport, London, on Saturday,…
Transitioning from classroom theory as an undergraduate of the Mass Communication department of Ambrose Alli University to practical Industrial Training scenarios can feel like a big leap, but it was not an easy task, as I had imagined.

Education

From classroom to the real world: My internship experience

Luckily, my internship gave me a crash course in real-world communication within the Engineering and Technology world. Learning from professionals,…
Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. Andrew Obinyan tasks politicians on programmes that would guarantee decent standard of living for the people

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‘God hears cries of the poor,’ Cleric warns politicians

The Catholic Priest who noted with pain the growing and life-wrenching poverty, hunger and misery in the land, warned that…
SDP chieftain, Abubakar Dogara, has declared that the party is the new bride of Nigerians and will take over power in Nigeria in 2027

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Kogi tribunal: Again, SDP witnesses give conflicting evidences

Yakubu, who said he was a member of the SDP, a voter and the party’s agent during the poll, however,…
Two women identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe have been arrested in Lagos by operatives of EFCC while hawking naira notes.

Business

Naira appreciates further at official market, gains 1.23%

This represents a 1.23 percent appreciation when compared to the previous day’s trading on Tuesday, exchanging at N1,278.58 to a…
Labour Party, (LP) says it will go to court to declare seats of its six members in the House of Representatives who defected to APC vacant

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Abure, family escape death as ‘mysterious’ fire guts Abuja home – Labour Party

He added that Abure and members of his family were able to escape after neighbours and security men pulled down…

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Fubara to Wike: I will suprise you, others

In what political observers regard as a tacit response to the attacks and threats of renewal of his impeachment by…
Troops of Nigerian intercept vehicle conveying large quantity of Canabis Sativa at Mologbede village in Odeda LGA of Ogun State.

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Troops intercept vehicle with 223kg of cannabis in Ogun

She said General Aminu has truly been very supportive to NDLEA operations which has led to significant successes achieved by…
The death toll after a severe earthquake off the coast of Taiwan has risen to seven, the Central Emergency Operation Centre (CEOC) says

World News

Death toll rises to 7 after major earthquake in Taiwan

The 7.2-magnitude earthquake centred about 25 kilometres southeast of Hualien in eastern Taiwan triggered several landslides in the rugged east…

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Kano governor Yusuf unveils plans for orphans, people with disabilities

The state government has concluded plans to support children resident at the Orphanage Homes. According to a Statement by Governor…
Police arrest eight suspects over murder of Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a lecturer at Dept of Physical Health Education, University of Maiduguri.

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Eight suspects arrested over murder of lecturer in Maiduguri

Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday by unknown attackers who sneaked into his office. He was…
Police arrest 23-year-old Bauchi garden egg seller for allegedly sodomising a mentally disabled 10-year-old boy.

Metro

Bauchi trader arrested for sodomising mentally disabled boy

SP Ahmed Wakil, the Spokesperson of the Police in Bauchi state told newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi, said the suspect…
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