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Junior Pope, Mr. Ibu, Wigwe’s deaths lead 10 most searched deaths on Google in 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A Google Trends' report released on Tuesday revealed that John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, ranked as…

Dele Farotimi sent back to prison

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer and activist, has been remanded in prison custody until December 20

110bn fraud: Court denies Yahaya Bello bail

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The 16-count charge preferred against Bello has to do with conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and possession of unlawfully obtained property.

I told my daughters to slap their husbands back if they hit them – Emir Sanusi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sanusi revealed that 45% of domestic violence cases involved wife beating, with many instances resulting in severe physical harm, including…

Obaseki hits Okpebholo with humongous N1trn internal, N282bn external debts

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Anelu attributed the increase in the state's debt to the depreciation of the naira, stating that the loans were taken…

JUST IN: Court grants Farotimi N50 million bail

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Farotimi was arrested on 16 counts of criminal defamation and remanded in prison custody by the Ado-Ekiti magistrate court.

Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th Chief of Army Staff

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity as th COAS following the death of…

Justice suspended as Cross River magistrates begin indefinite strike

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“We are hereby embarking on an indefinite strike action from Monday, December 9, 2024 till our demands are met.”

Tinubu calls Ghana’s President-elect Mahama: Key discussion points revealed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Acknowledging Mahama’s return to Jubilee House—having previously served as President from 2012 to 2017—President Tinubu noted that it reflects the…

Pressure machines turn drug vaults as NDLEA nabs engineer in Enugu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In Lagos, a 65-year-old grandmother, Ramata Bola Adeyemo, was arrested on 6 December at Odunfa Street, Lagos Island, with 20.6 litres…

SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: Align Tax Reforms with Human Rights or face legal action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

SERAP expressed concern over credible reports of corruption and mismanagement of these funds, which have hindered access to essential public…

Mahama reclaims Presidency in historic Ghanaian election, Bawumia concedes defeat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He also announced that Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) had secured a majority in the parliamentary election.

NAFDAC reiterates ban on sachet alcohol

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

She noted that the agency stopped registering and renewing licences for the products in 2018, as manufacturers were given ample…

Why Dele Farotimi accused me of corrupting Supreme Court – Babalola

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Babalola said Farotimi levelled the allegation against him after he failed to get justice for his client at the Supreme…

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new CEOs for NUC, NERDC, SMDF/PAGMI, NEPAD

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola,…

Tinubu nominates Abdullahi, Atuma as North West, South Development Commissions Chairmen

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a list of nominees sent to the Senate late in September 2024, President Tinubu nominated Ambassador Haruna Ginsau as…

Prominent Islamic Scholar Muyideen Bello is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bello’s journey as a public speaker began remarkably early, at the age of 10. Growing up in a devout Islamic…

PSC sacks 19 senior police officers

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to him. one Assistant Inspector General of Police was reprimanded for refusing to carry out lawful instructions, awhile another…

Infrastructure boom: Sanwo-Olu to unveils 36 new Roads, six Bridges in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Daramola described the unveiling as a major milestone in the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.

How I conspired with my colleague to steal customer’s N18m – Access Bank worker

Paul Dada

1 year ago

In the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence as the following exhibits were…

Max Air breaks silence after Deputy Governor, 100 passengers escape death on flight

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The aircraft, Flight VM1623, which was en route to Abuja, was forced to return to the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport…

Big blow as four Labour Party reps defect to APC

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas announced the defections during Thursday's plenary.

NDLEA shatters records: 14,480 drug traffickers arrested, 2.4M kg of drugs seized

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Marwa explained, “Between 1st January and 30th October 2024, we recorded 14,480 arrests of drug offenders, including 15 drug barons.…

JUST IN: Senate suspends action on controversial Tax Reform Bills

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Barau said the Senate, in collaboration with the Executive, agreed to establish a forum aimed at identifying and resolving contentious…

Detention of Farotimi, grim reminder of dark days of military dictatorship – Atiku

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Atiku criticised the move as part of a broader trend by the Tinubu administration to suppress dissent and erode democratic…

Farotimi remanded over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

He said that the book was widely read across the world including Ekiti, hence the arraignment of the defendant in…

Tension rises as Reps give Tinubu 72-hour deadline to unfreeze NSIPA accounts

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The lawmakers have tasked President Tinubu with directing Finance Minister Wale Edun to lift the freeze on NSIPA's accounts, a…

South Africa eases Visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business people

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The President also reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to removing barriers to increased investment and addressing the challenges faced by companies…

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu signs landmark Lagos Electricity Bill into Law

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During his address at the signing, Sanwo-Olu described the law as a paradigm shift that would reshape the power landscape…

Tinubu pushes for establishment of anti-illegal mining group of African Nations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The president also addressed Nigeria’s growing partnership with South Africa and reiterated the importance of strengthening Africa’s presence on the…

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