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Chief Ayo Adebanjo explains source of funds for his Lekki house, calls on EFCC to probe Tinubu, Akande’s sources of wealth

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Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on Thursday, lambasted former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, for saying he (Adebanjo) pestered APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu, to build him a house in Lekki, where he now resides. Chief Adebanjo, 93, at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, […]

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Nollywood actor, Karibi Fubara passes away

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Nollywood actor, Karibi Fubara, has passed away. His family member, Kalanne Fubara, shared the sad news on social media this evening. “He was a warrior, now he’s an angel in heaven,”  Kalanne wrote. The “God calling” actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and had been in Dubai receiving treatment. Karibi, who married popular Nollywood fashion entrepreneur, […]

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Lagos earmarks N5bn to kick-start monthly rental policy

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In what looks like a win-win situation for both real estate investors and tenants if the rules of the game are strictly adhered to by all stakeholders, the Lagos State Government has mapped out strategies to kick-start monthly rental policy in the state. To show the seriousness it attached to the new scheme aimed at […]

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Marriages consummated at Federal Marriage Registries, including Ikoyi Registry, are void ―Court rules

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Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Lagos and presided over by Justice D. E. Osiagor, has ruled that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to conduct marriages. Justice D. E. Osiagor, held that only the local government marriage registries are empowered to do such by the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He […]

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National Security Adviser names groups backing terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel countries

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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has identified Jama’at Nasr al-Islam Wal Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic and Muslim Support Group (GSIM), and ISGS as groups funding the activities of terror groups in Nigeria and other Sahel countries. The NSA  disclosed this when he spoke at the 14th Workshop of the League of Ulamas, Preachers, […]

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Enugu native doctor who married 59 wives, dies (Photos)

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Simon Odo popularly known as ‘King of Satan’, a popular Enugu native doctor who married 59 wives and has over 300 children and grandchildren is dead. The native doctor from Aji in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, died in the early hours of Tuesday December 14 after a brief illness. One of […]

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Bisi Akande lied against me, he is selling out Yoruba race to make Tinubu president ―Pa Adebanjo says

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Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has lambasted Chief Bisi Akande, over allegations he levelled against him (Adebanjo) in his book, ‘My Participation’. Chief Akande, a former Governor of Osun State and first interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had last week presented his book to the public, where in one […]

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EFCC investigates northern Governor who withdraws N60bn in cash in six years

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Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has confirmed that a governor of a North-Central state is under investigation for allegedly withdrawing N60 billion in cash in six years. Bawa said this was uncovered by the newly-created Department of Intelligence (DI) under his administration. The EFCC Chairman who was giving […]

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Six people killed in Illinois tornado’s Amazon warehouse collapse

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About six people have been confirmed dead following an Amazon (AMZN) warehouse building collapse after an EF-3 tornado caused major structural damage to the building Friday December 10, according to the Edwardsville Fire Department in Illinois. Tornadoes ripped through six U.S. states on Friday night, leaving a trail of death and destruction at homes and businesses […]

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Obasanjo advises Ooni of Ife not to direct Yoruba to support any 2023 aspirant

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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, not to endorse any political aspirant contesting for any public office during the elections. Chief Obasanjo made the appeal at an event held at the palace of the Ooni on Saturday, December 11. Speaking […]

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As an Investigative Journalist, I was saved by Abacha’s CSO from being raped ―Abike Dabiri-Erewa

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has narrated how she was almost raped while engaging in investigative journalism. Speaking after receiving an award at the maiden edition of the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards organised by the International Press Centre (IPC) and Media Rights Agenda (MRA), in Abuja, Abike encouraged journalists in Nigeria to […]

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Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, has joined his ancestors

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His Royal Majesty, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, has joined his ancestors. Family sources say the 95-year-old monarch died on Sunday morning, December 12. The palace is expected to announce his demise soon. Born on May 27, 1926, in Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi ascended the throne on October 24, 1973. May his soul rest in […]

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Assassinated Katsina State Commissioner buried

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It is very sad as the assassinated Katsina state Commissioner of Science and Technology, Dr Rabe Nasir has been laid to rest. The Commissioner was killed on Wednesday December 8, at his residence in Fatima Shema Estate, Katsina metropolis. Nasir’s body was interred at the Gidan Dawa cemetery after a funeral prayer led by the Chief Imam […]

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How I will conduct myself as Commissioner in Ondo State ―Bamidele Ademola-Olateju

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A member of the editorial board of the online newspaper, Premium Times and a weekly columnist, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju is one of the 14 Commissioner-nominees whose names were sent by the governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to the Ondo State House of Assembly for confirmation. Consequent upon that, she has stated as presented below how she […]

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Former Nigerian Army chief, others charged with N13 billion fraud

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Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Kenneth Minimah, a former Chief of Army Staff, with alleged fraud involving misappropriation of N13 billion meant for arms purchase. The ex-Chief of Army Staff, Mr. Minimah was charged at the Federal Capital Territory High in Abuja, Nigeria, alongside an erstwhile Chief of Accounts and Budget of […]

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Former Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) president, is dead

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Former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and a philanthropist, Mr. Bolaji Rosiji, is dead. Mr. Rosiji, who was the CEO of Gaurapad Charities which was founded in 2004, died on Sunday, December 5, during a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and children. According to a statement announcing his […]

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27-year-old man battles for life after he was kidnapped, drugged and raped by 2 women

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Police operatives in Zimbabwean have launched an investigation after a man was reportedly kidnapped and raped by two women till he became unconscious. According to Zimbabwean website, iharare, the man, a 27-year-old is fighting for his life at a local hospital in the country’s capital, Harare, after he was drugged and raped before being dumped […]

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