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Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday rejected the request of the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from giving effect to his removal as the party’s secretary. Instead, the Presiding Judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, directed Anyanwu to notify […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has resolved the passport printer crisis at Nigeria’s consulates in New York and Atlanta, United States. Guided by the directives given by Nigerian Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in January 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service delivered and installed new passport printers at both consulates on Tuesday The move follows recent calls from Nigerians […]
Continue ReadingA Texas man convicted of murdering a pastor was put to death on Wednesday, February 5, and he had some last words before being executed. Steven Lawayne Nelson, 37, was convicted for the 2011 killing of the Rev. Clint Dobson — who was beaten, ch0ked, and suff0cated with a plastic bag inside NorthPointe Baptist Church […]
Continue ReadingOperatives from the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested one Jimoh Abdulrahman for allegedly assaulting his wife, Mrs. Akintunde Bidemi Taiwo, a nursing mother. The marks showing on Bidemi’s body looked like she was beaten mercilessly with horse whips. Jimoh was arrested on Saturday, February 15, 2025 after a disturbing video of the incident surfaced online. Spokesperson […]
Continue ReadingAbout four days after the death of the Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s death, another Nigerian elder statesman, a Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) foremost leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has passed away. He died on Monday, 17th February 2025, at the age of 97. The former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death […]
Continue ReadingNo fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives on Monday as the dispute over the status of former local government chairmen of Osun State turned bloody. At least, two persons were feared killed in Iragbiji of Boripe Local Government Areas of Osun State, while several others wounded in other LGs in the state following […]
Continue ReadingMembers of the Lagos State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda on Monday, dismissing rumours of her possible resignation. This decision came amid speculations about the potential return of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as the leader of the chamber. Oladipo Ajomale, a member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, moved the […]
Continue ReadingAbdulrahman Bello, a 29-year-old Islamic teacher, was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly killing a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Yetunde Lawal. Bello was said to have met with the 25-year-old Yetunde on Facebook and invited her to his house through a phone call on February […]
Continue ReadingBinance 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 […]
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