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News·Grassroots

Dr. Tunde Diya Pays Tribute to Awujale of Ijebu Land

Hon. Babatunde Diya, the Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government and son of the late Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya, has expressed profound condolences following the passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the esteemed Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The revered monarch was

July 17, 2025

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Kano Govt Blames FG For Emir’s Palace Barricade

The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the barricade of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by security operatives on Thursday. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, made the claims

by News Editor

December 7, 2024

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Akpabio Declares DisCos a Failure

The Senate on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), since the privatization of the power sector. The upper chamber described the privatization of the power sector as a failure,

by News Editor

December 6, 2024

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Security Forces Surround Emir Sanusi II’s Palace, Limit Access

Tension is rising in the ancient city of Kano as police have barricaded the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. This restriction has prevented him from attending a royal ceremony in the Bichi Local Government Area. The event was

by News Editor

December 6, 2024

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Bookstores Run Out of Stock of Dele Farotimi’s Book

Bookstores have reportedly run out of stock of the book “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” written by activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. Global retail giant Amazon has also listed the book as its number-one best-seller in global politics. Published in July

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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FG sacks Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs

The Federal Government has fired some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. The directive affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy·News

2024 Banker Awards: Zenith Bank Crowned ‘Bank of the Year’ in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4,

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, and over 100 other passengers narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy·News·Politics

Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, noting that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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Five Reps Members Dump Labour Party For APC

As plenary resumed at the House of Representatives on Thursday, five lawmakers of the Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They are Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Daulyop

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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BREAKING: Ekiti Court remands Dele Farotimi for alleged defamation of Afe Babalola

Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been brought before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court. He was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by operatives of the Ekiti State police command and appeared in court at approximately 10:25 AM

by News Room

December 4, 2024

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More Calls for Immediate Release of Dele Farotimi. #FREEDELEFAROTIMI

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the immediate and unconditional release of human rights activist Dele Farotimi. He condemned Farotimi’s arrest as unacceptable, stating, “I have been informed that Farotimi faces defamation charges—an issue that, in normal circumstances, should not involve

by News Room

December 4, 2024

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Just In: Senate Suspends Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

The Nigerian Senate has suspended deliberations on four contentious tax reform bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, following widespread public outcry. The bills, which had been under review by the Senate Committee on Finance, have been put on hold to allow further

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Economy·News

Nigeria, South Africa Set Up Advisory Council to Strengthen Trade, Investment

Nigeria and South Africa have fully activated the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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FG Discontinues Overseas Training Opportunities for Scholars

The Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, says the Federal Government has, henceforth, cancelled foreign training for scholars. Mr Alausa, who said this at the opening ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the British Council, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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Nigerian Bar Association Calls for Dele Farotimi’s Release, Criticizes Police Actions

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concern regarding the arrest of Lagos-based lawyer and rights activist Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel. They have also condemned the reported invasion of his law firm and the harassment of the lawyers and

by News Editor

December 4, 2024