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My reason for leaving APC – Iyabo Obasanjo

Ex-Ogun Central senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has dumped the All Progressives Congress due to alleged disrespect from the part of the party’s leadership and its governorship candidate, Senator Adeola Yayi.

49 people die of thirst in Niger Republic desert

No fewer than 49 people have died of thirst in Republic of Niger. This is as per AlJazeera that...

Midfielder, Christian Eriksen, Collapses again during match

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has again collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's international match. Last time, Eriksen...

Insecurity: Ooni asks monarchs, Ifa worshippers to protect Yorubaland with traditional powers

The Ooni of Ife and permanent chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has charged monarchs in...

Seven AFRIMA Diamonds begin journey to African music glory

The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music...

Social media Influencer arrested over false kidnap claims

Aza Woman, real name: Uzebor Emmanuel, a TikTok Influencer has been arrested for peddling fake kidnap story in which she said students at Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, and Western Boys’ College, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, were kidnapped. The police later denied this, and have now arrested her. According to the police: "Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect knowingly disseminated false claims in various social media posts alleging that about six persons had been kidnapped through various mini transport buses.

Mass Wedding: ‎Kano Govt begins medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples

The Kano State Hisbah Board will on Monday begin medical screening for participants in the state-sponsored mass wedding programme scheduled to...

11 Years After Arraignment, N3.1bn Fraud Trial of Ex-gov. Suswam Yet to End

More than 11 years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and his...

Court Declares Wasiu Adegbite Adeyemi As Ronade ERP Software Owner

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of a Federal High Court, Lagos judicial division, has made an order of perpetual injunction restraining a software...

Pasuma threatens lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement

Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi popularly known as Pasuma has issued a legal notice warning individuals and companies against the unauthorised use...

Adelabu’s sister, twin sons regain freedom

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the successful rescue of Chief Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Mrs. Busayo Adelabu-John Paul, and...

Woman arrested for fake kidnap alarm

A woman, Abigael Bright, has been arrested for falsely accusing a commercial motorcyclist of abducting her in Ore, Odigbo Local Government...

Senate approves new sugar tax regime

The Senate has approved a major overhaul of Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax regime, replacing the existing flat-rate excise duty with a...

Africa’s poverty not caused by colonialism — Elon Musk

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dismissed the argument that colonialism is responsible for Africa’s poverty, backing a social media post that...

Meta is sending US Facebook users bonus payments in $725m settlement

Facebook users who previously received compensation under Meta’s $725 million privacy settlement are set to receive additional payments after administrators found...

Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna joins Brighton in 5-year deal

Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK...

Abducted General, wife beg govt

A week after they were kidnapped in Katsina State, the abductors of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former military spokesman, and...

Minister, Chinese Ambassador meet over Power, Infrastructure, Industrial Development

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) Joseph Tegbe held high-level talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yu...

N36m fraud trial: Court adjourns judgment on Blessing CEO’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved a ruling...

Boko Haram kills Nine Soldiers While Defending Military Base

Boko Haram insurgents have killed soldiers at a military formation at Mandara-Girau, in Biu local government area of Borno State.

Supreme Court affirms Emmanuel Okoyomon, ex-Mint boss’ extradition to UK

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian...

Makinde imposes curfew over teachers, pupils’ kidnap

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed an executive order imposing a curfew on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, restricting...

Acquire arms for self-defence against bandits, Emir tells Kebbi residents

The emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila-Mera, has urged communities in his emirate to legally acquire arms and strengthen local vigilance to...

Zenith Bank partners LAWMA, LASWA on World Environment Day

In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment...

Illegal gun factory uncovered in Yobe‎

The Police has discovered an illegal firearms fabrication workshop in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State and arrested the operators.

Reps raises alarm over potential Ebola outbreak

The House of Representatives has raised the alarm over what it described as a critical funding crisis facing the Nigeria Centre...

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