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In a series of impassioned tweets, social commentator Reno Omokri has called on Nigerians to prioritize Nigerian-made goods and services as a means to bolster the nation’s economy and strengthen the value of the Naira. Citing the influence of South African conglomerates and foreign companies on the Nigerian economy, Omokri underscored the potential impact of…
A London court is on the verge of ordering the confiscation of more than £100 million ($129 million) from James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State, Nigeria. Ibori, who was convicted of fraud and money laundering in the United Kingdom, is facing the potential seizure of funds considered to be the proceeds of his…
Renowned Nigerian on-air personality, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks during a chat on Naija FM’s ‘Across the Bridge.’ In the conversation, Nedu expressed caution about girls belonging to the choir, suggesting that their outward appearance may not accurately reflect their true character. Nedu recounted a personal experience…
In a terrifying incident that unfolded overnight, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner, Alessia Elefante, were subjected to a harrowing attack and robbery at their Paris residence. The incident occurred during the late hours of Thursday and extended into the early hours of Friday morning. According to sources from Agence France Presse,…
In a fervent display of solidarity, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria, led a special prayer session for the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The emotional prayer session, lasting over forty-three minutes, was conducted during one of the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, the current Vice President of Nigeria, has expressed his full support for the Federal Government’s plans to distribute grains and fertilizer to Nigerian citizens through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a measure to alleviate the impact of petrol subsidy removal. The decision was reached during the 4th meeting of…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has made a commendable move to recognize and reward exemplary professionalism in the face of adversity by promoting Inspector Mohammed Aminu. The promotion comes after Inspector Aminu endured an assault by Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos back in May. In a statement released by…
In a high-stakes political showdown that has gripped the nation, two seasoned politicians are fiercely vying for the coveted position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairmanship. The contenders in the limelight are Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the former Governor of Kano State, and Senator Tanko Al-Makura, the former Governor of Nasarawa State. As the…
In a significant development, the House of Representatives have confirmed the appointment of the newly selected service chiefs, following President Bola Tinubu’s nomination. The confirmation came after a rigorous screening process conducted by an ad-hoc committee, which subsequently presented its report to the House for consideration. Chairing the ad-hoc committee was Babajimi Benson, who played…
On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled in favour of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, ordering the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow him access to his medical records. The court judgment, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, stated that the objections raised by the security…