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Court of Appeal acquits former Chief Justice

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen of his conviction for false asset declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Onnoghen’s conviction, delivered on April 18, 2019, by the tribunal chaired by Umar Yakubu Danladi, was overturned by the Appellate Court following the resolution of the issues that led to his trial and conviction. Justice of the […]

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News

First Lady to lead national prayers

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are set to lead national prayers aimed at seeking divine intervention in Nigeria’s economic challenges. The announcement was made by Segun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), during a press briefing in Abuja. According to Afolorunikan, the 2024 national prayer initiative, themed “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs,” seeks to rally both […]

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Entertainment News

Dimeji Ajibola is dead

Popular Nollywood director and editor Dimeji Ajibola has passed away. Ajibola is said to have died on Sunday, 2024, after a battle with an undisclosed illness. The deceased was the director of a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller series, ‘Shanty Town,’ and also the brain behind ‘Hoodrush,’ a 2012 urban musical film that won multiple awards, including Best Movie at the 2012 Green Me Film Festival in Germany, among others.

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World

Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling

Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term on Sunday after a tense election run-off seen as a choice between Europe and Russia. With most preliminary results counted, Sandu led with almost 55% of the vote, and in a late-night speech she promised to be president for all Moldovans. Her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, had promised a closer relationship with […]

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News

Police arrest Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 persons, including 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females) primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, along with 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females), over their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the Saturday arrests were made in a coordinated operation by the Police Zonal […]

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NHRC slams police over trial of minors

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has condemned totally the treason charge the Nigeria Police Force filed against minors that were accused of participating in the recent #EndBadGovernance protest that held across the country. In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, the Human right body maintained that the arraignment of the minors for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, clearly contravenes a plethora of […]

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Govt allocates N18bn compensation for Lagos-Calabar highway

A total of N18bn has been allocated to compensate affected property owners on section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the announcement on Sunday, while speaking at the stakeholder’s engagement involving section 1 and section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. While addressing the issue of compensation, Umahi said his hands were tied under the law for satisfactory compensation of all those affected. […]

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Sports News

Bendel Insurance get executive backing after home loss to Abia Warriors

The Edo State Government is urging Bendel Insurance players and officials to move past their recent 1-0 home defeat to Abia Warriors and focus on their upcoming match against Sunshine Stars in Ijebu-Ode, as the loss, their first of the season, has brought concern among stakeholders. Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yusuf Alli, visited the team during training to motivate them, emphasizing that a victory in their next fixture at […]

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Entertainment News

Nicki Minaj declares herself queen

  Hip-hop sensation Nicki Minaj on Friday has reaffirmed her status as the Queen of Rap. The ‘Anaconda’ star made the statement when asked about her Halloween plans, confidently saying she'd be "the same as last year. The bold claim has reignited debate across social media, where Minaj has often faced competition over who holds the top spot in female rap and despite her massive global success as the best-selling […]

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Business

Naira jumps to N1750 against dollar at official black FX markets

The naira further depreciated on Thursday, trading at N1675.49 to the dollar in the official market, down from N1631.17 on Wednesday as this reflects a loss of N44.32 in just one day. At the parallel market, the naira held steady at N1750 per dollar, unchanged from the previous day. This decline occurred despite an increase in foreign exchange transaction turnover, which rose to $166.61 million on Thursday from $128.98 million […]

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