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Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, who from January 2024, spent eight months in a Nigerian detention facility over alleged corruption, has identified three Nigerian lawmakers who allegedly demanded a bribe of $150m from him. In a long social media post, he claimed the experience involved shady dealings, international tensions, and the figure of Nigeria’s National Security […]
Continue ReadingPan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere leader, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, simply called Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has passed away. He died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lagos State. He was aged 96. A statement by the family said he died peacefully. The statement reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life […]
Continue ReadingBetty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former Ondo State First Lady, has stated that her late husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, would have survived his battle with cancer if he had listened to her advice to prioritise medical treatment over spiritual intervention. Chatting with Star News publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, on Thursday, Betty asserted that her husband’s life could have been prolonged […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for Telecommunication operators to increase tariffs by 50% for the first time in 11 years, MTN Nigeria has announced a review of its data plan prices. The decision was said to have been a result of telco companies facing rising operational costs, forcing adjustments across the […]
Continue ReadingEkiti State Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has struck out the defamation case brought against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The court decision followed the application and motion by the police prosecutor, Martins Akala, an officer in charge of Legal at the State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, for withdrawal of the […]
Continue ReadingThe National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) much-anticipated meeting, presided over by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, concluded on Wednesday. According to Sahara Reporters, thirteen NWC members voted to recognise Sunday Ude-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary. The outgoing secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, received zero votes, as no NWC member, including Damagum, […]
Continue ReadingKeystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. It was among the three banks whose boards and management were dissolved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on 10th January 2024, leading to […]
Continue ReadingWhen you intend to travel out of the country either to study or stay for some time, your host country needs to be sure you can sponsor yourself for the trip and also fend for yourself when you get there. Documents you need as proof of financial stability for a visa application are like a certification to ascertain […]
Continue ReadingThe appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the legality and leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been dismissed by the Nigerian Supreme Court in Abuja. Fubara was also ordered to pay four million naira costs to the Assembly, Amaewhule and the other respondents by a five-member panel led by […]
Continue ReadingGeneral Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of a TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as ‘SeaKing,’ who was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying him. The GO spoke during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service held at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, on […]
Continue ReadingMajor General Christopher Jemitola, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday slumped at the IBB Golf Course in Abuja and died. Sources close to his family confirmed that he was quickly rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. The late General was at several times, the Corp Commander Nigerian […]
Continue ReadingNollywood industry has been thrown into mourning as one of its own, Pat Ugwu, has passed away at the age of 35. Pat Ugwu’s colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post on Wednesday, February 5, along with a poster detailing her funeral arrangements. “Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we […]
Continue ReadingIn what looks like ‘awada kerikeri’ (comedy), Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country, thereby bringing the states to 67 if the proposal scales through. The proposal for new states was contained in a letter read during Thursday’s plenary session by the […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a Private Visit, en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Capital which is the headquarter of the African Union (AU). “In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African Leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of […]
Continue ReadingEdo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal now sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, for the Edo State Governor, Monday Okphebholo, to open his case. This development is sequel to the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, which was scheduled to present its promised five witnesses starting Thursday, February […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Offences Court sitting at Ikeja, on Tuesday, discharged and acquitted former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, of medical forgery charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering her ruling on the no-case submission filed by Fani-Kayode’s counsel, Mr. Wale Balogun, SAN, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe stated that the prosecution failed […]
Continue ReadingUnited States-based Nigerian woman lawyer, Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, has been sworn in as a judge for the New York’s Kings County Civil Court. This was disclosed in a video tagged, ‘Welcome to the bench, Your Honor!’ via her Instagram page on January 23, 2025. Whint was among the eight candidates elected as judges in Brooklyn, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, movie producer, writer, comedian, and former gospel singer, Evan Okoro, has made a bold revelation about her sexual life. Okoro, in a recent Instagram post, confessed that she has chosen to abstain from intimate relationships for several years. The actress attributed her decision to a spiritual commitment she has made with God. She […]
Continue Reading36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has on Sunday, January 26, reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. Reports say the Anambra-state-born late medical doctor had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children. He, however, lost the case after a […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. This directive is coming at a time there is controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked […]
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