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Nigerian government suddenly withdraws charges ot money laundering against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in court

‘Binance violated SEC regulations in its operations in Nigeria’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Led in evidence by the first defence counsel, Babatunde Fagbohunlu, SAN, on whether there is a provision for application, registration…
SGF Akume says North Central's mineral deposits, agricultural base give it strategic advantage in driving national economic diversification

Leakage of official documents punishable by imprisonment, FG warns

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja, at a…
WHO report says cholera cases rose by five per cent and deaths by 50 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people dying

Cholera: NCDC registers 63 deaths, 2102 suspected cases

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The NCDC boss said that the top 10 affected states are Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi,…
Sanwo-Olu urged to obey court order on Okobaba Sawmill

Lagos housing needs far from being met – Sanwo-Olu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu said the schemes demonstrated his administration’s dedication to creating inclusive residential communities where people from different backgrounds could coexist,…
Obasa

Governors must see lawmakers as partners, not appendages – Lagos Assembly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The House further urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to recognise past speakers of the Lagos Assembly for their contributions to the…
Kano fire Service rescues 35-year-old woman, Balaraba Abbba and her two sons from collapsed building at Makwarari axis of the state city

We saved 12 lives, N46.7m property in one month – Kano Fire Service

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He also urged motorists to drive carefully and adhere to traffic rules to avoid auto accidents.
NNPCL declares State of Emergency on crude oil production

NNPCL declares State of Emergency on crude oil production

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, a detailed analysis of assets revealed that Nigeria could conveniently produce two million barrels of crude oil…
Fagbemi

AGF takes over N6.6bn fraud trial of Polaris Bank staff

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In count one, Polaris Bank and Duru were alleged to have between Nov. 17, 2017, and Aug 14, 2023, fraudulently…
Police nab two dismissed soldiers and four others alleged to be members of notorious armed robbery and car theft gang in Lagos

Two ex-soldiers among notorious robbery gangs smashed in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The police spokesperson said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at…
Funso Aiyejina: Tribute to a global quester

Nigerian writer, Professor Emeritus Funso Aiyejina dies at 75

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Born in 1949 in Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria, Aiyejina graduated from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in…
Tinubu

Tinubu appoints new board of family home funds

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The statement said: "The President expects that the new members of the board of this important agency will deploy their…
India-bound drug trafficker Ogbonna to rot in jail for 25 years 

India-bound drug trafficker Ogbonna to rot in jail for 25 years 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Tuesday said preliminary checks revealed his real identity as Freeman Charles Ogbonna…
Tragedy hits Niger Deputy Governor Garba's family, wife in sudden death

Tragedy hits Niger Deputy Governor Garba’s family, wife in sudden death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bago said, “It is indeed devastating news and a trying moment, not only for my deputy, but the government and…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

Bill to create Etiti State in South-East passes first reading

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The bill also sought to alter the listing of local governments according to states and transfer the 11 local government…
Abiodun approves weekly day off, ₦10,000 transport allowance for Ogun workers

Abiodun orders manhunt for perpetrators of kidnapping on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The governor said all the security agencies, including the police, army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Amotekun,…
Sanwo-Olu meets First Bank's CEO: What they discussed

Sanwo-Olu meets First Bank’s CEO: What they discussed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu said: "Part of the consequences of our position in Lagos State is that we are home to many people.…
Cholera: Oyo Govt. calls for heightened vigilance

Cholera: Oyo Govt. calls for heightened vigilance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

He lamented that the World Health Organization (WHO), has confirmed the ongoing cholera outbreak in some parts of Nigeria as…
Taskforce

Akerele launches “See Something, Say Something” campaign

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The effort of the campaign is to sustain the position of Lagos State as a resilient metropolitan city as enshrined in…
EFCC witness, Idi Musa, narrates in court how the sum of N35bn was found in two bank accounts linked to Ismaila Mustapha, (a.k.a Mompha)

‘How we discovered N35bn in Mompha’s accounts’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Lagos Zonal Command of EFCC, had, on January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited,…
Lagos Govt intercepts truck loaded with banned Styrofoam packs valued at about N2 million at Ojuelegba area of the state.

Lagos seizes large quantity of styrofoam uncovered at warehouse in Mushin Market (Video)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab said the styrofoam warehouse was uncovered based on intelligent gathering, saying that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation…
Aiyedatiwa

‘You’ll be jailed for 3 years,’ Ondo govt warns chiefs wearing beaded crowns

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Ondo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs gave the warning in Akure, the state capital. He…
Biden delivers over $137 million in aid to Hurricane Helene victims

Biden: Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling is ‘dangerous precedent’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In clear, measured remarks from the White House, Biden said the court decision meant Trump was highly unlikely to go…
Governors of the five South-East states, some stakeholders meet at Government House, Enugu over the security situation in the region.

Insecurity: South-East Govs, stakeholders meet in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governors of the five South-East state states and some stakeholders including the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe are meeting…
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

How siblings macheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ibrahim said that the defendants unlawfully caused the death of one David Olagoke, 49, by macheting him all over his…

Diezani’s ex-husband, Madueke asks court to restrain ex minister from using his name

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Alison Madueke, has filed a petition at the Lagos State High Court seeking to…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka reacts to President Tinubu's national broadcast on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests

Soyinka at 90: Group gathers 80 schools for month-long exhibition

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Over 80 schools will be involved in the exhibition, President of IACD, Dr Kolade Mosuro, disclosed in Ibadan on Monday…

35 die in 49 road crashes in Ogun in June- FRSC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The sector commander reiterated the corps’ commitment to collaborate with other sister agencies to make the roads safer for commuters.

Human trafficking: NIS rescues, hands over victims to NAPTIP

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Mohammed Abdullahi said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Kano Police Commissioner weeps in public for accident victims

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The new Kano police boss, who said he would keep building on the legacies of his predecessor,  Mohammed Usain  Gumel,…
DHQ

DHQ gives details about Gwoza bombings, vows violent end for terrorists

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The fate of the terrorists that perpetrated these insecurity will be violent and short as troops will stop at nothing…
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