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Woman Arrested for Stabbing Two Friends During Argument in Ogun

A woman identified as Deborah has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing two of her friends, Adebayo Omokehinde and Kolapo Aishat, during a violent altercation in the Aiyetoro area of the state. According to the spokesperson for

February 14, 2025

NLC Threatens Shutdown, Demands Reversal Of Telecom Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the implementation of a 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies, demanding immediate reversal of the old tariff. The NLC and the Federal Government had earlier constituted a 10-man committee to deliberate on the tariff hike

February 13, 2025

I Didn’t Say I’m Running for President In 2027 – Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has debunked reports associating him with the race for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. Adesina was reported to have given a hint that he would be contesting for the presidency in 2027 following

February 13, 2025

Tems Joins MLS Club San Diego FC Ownership Group

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has the ownership group of the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the US, San Diego FC. The American club announced the addition of the singer to its executives in a statement on

February 13, 2025

Customs Destroy 64 Containers Of Illicit Drugs In Rivers

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has destroyed 64 containers of illicit pharmaceuticals in Rivers State as part of efforts to combat the importation of illegal drugs. The destruction, which took place at the RIWAMA dumpsite in Aluu, was overseen by the Assistant

February 13, 2025

Three Passengers Arrested for Unruly Behaviour on Air Peace London-Lagos Flight

Security operatives at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, arrested three unruly passengers aboard an Air Peace flight from London after they engaged in disruptive behaviour that posed a threat to the safety of the flight, its passengers, and crew members.

February 13, 2025

Tax Reform Bill: Why I Raised Concern Over Some Issues-Rep. Jaha

The member representing Chibok, Damboa, and Gwoza Federal Constituency of Borno State, Hon. Ahmed Jaha stated that he raised concern over some provisions of the Tax Reform Bill because they are areas that need to be addressed. Jaha while speaking to journalists

February 13, 2025

House of Reps Passes Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading Amid Controversy

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the controversial tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu for a second reading. The bills are: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, and the Joint

February 13, 2025

Rivers Elders’ Forum Asks Tinubu To Intervene In Wike-Fubara Feud

The Rivers Elders Forum has called for mutual respect and political stability in Rivers State, urging all parties to prioritise the wishes of the people. The Forum’s Chair, Rufus George, spoke on Wednesday in Rivers State after a meeting of the Pan

February 13, 2025

LP Fielding Peter Obi Against Tinubu In 2027, Says Arabambi

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP)’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, said President Bola Tinubu won’t have a smooth sail. “Tinubu is not just going to have it very easy in 2027, we are coming back with that

February 13, 2025

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2baba Proposes To Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osarawu

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, was seen in a viral video on Thursday proposing to Edo State House of Assembly member, Natasha Osarawu. The visibly excited 2baba shared a warm hug with the lawmaker, sprayed money on her

February 13, 2025

3,907 Arms Unaccounted for before Egbetokun’s Tenure — Police

The Nigeria Police Force said 3,907 arms were unaccounted for from the police armoury before the tenure of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, said some of the arms were carted away

February 13, 2025

Ex-PDP Chairman, Others Defect To APC In Ebonyi

The immediate-past acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Nworie, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Nworie and hundreds of his supporters were welcomed to the APC on Wednesday with a civic reception at

February 13, 2025

Senator Utazi Urges FG to Address Southeast Agitations Through State Creation

Former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, has called on the federal government to address long-standing agitations in the Southeast by creating an additional state in the region. The former Minority Whip of the 9th

February 13, 2025

Military Eliminates Terrorist Commanders, Destroys 40 Hideouts in Sokoto, Zamfara

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded a significant victory in the fight against terrorism in the North-West, eliminating several notorious terrorist commanders and dismantling multiple hideouts in Zamfara and Sokoto states. The military offensive, which took place between February 1 and

February 13, 2025

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