Court acquits suspended DCP Abba Kyari of criminal charge

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgment, held that the anti-narcotics agency failed to […]

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3,021 Reasons to Bet on Nigeria, By Kemi Adeosun

I recently posted a simple appeal on social media, recruiting three positions for Nidacity, my entrepreneur-focused social enterprise. It was personal: “I’m looking for bright, teachable people. OND to PhD — I really don’t care.” There were no job descriptions, no person specifications, just an invitation to work directly with me and grow. Within days, […]

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NERC orders DisCos to refund N20bn meter payments to customers

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to refund a total of N20.33bn owed to customers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider framework. The commission stated that the outstanding sum must be recovered and repaid to affected customers within 12 months starting from March 1, 2026. Under the […]

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An ex is the most dangerous person in a relationship ―Pretty actress, Biodun Okeowo says

Beautiful and plumpy female Nigerian actress, Biodun Sofuyi Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has shared her opinion about exes. Sharing a candid thought on her Instagram page, the Nollywood actress challenged a common belief about love and temptation. Many people assume the biggest threat to a relationship is a stranger someone new, mysterious, and unexpected. […]

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Veteran sports journalist Niyi Oyeleke dies

Veteran Nigerian sports journalist and administrator, Mr. Niyi Oyeleke, has passed away after a prolonged illness. The news was first shared by Ibitoye Shittu on a WhatsApp group on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He wrote: “It’s sad to announce the death of veteran Sports Journalist Niyi Oyeleke. Rest in Peace Egbon.” Another associate confirmed the […]

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IGP sets up panel to propose framework for State Police in Nigeria

The just sworn-in Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a committee on the establishment of state police. President Bola Tinubu, as part of ongoing discussions on policing reforms, had, last Wednesday, during the breaking of fast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate […]

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FIFA delivers ruling on Nigeria’s complaints against DR Congo

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. The development by the football governing body has dashed Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed […]

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Tunji Disu sworn-in as substantive Inspector-General of Police

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn-in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP) during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. Tinubu also administered the oath of office on six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two from the Federal Civil […]

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Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho wears APC fez cap at an event, faces outrage

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the Yoruba nation agitator, was spotted wearing a fez cap displaying the logo of the ruling All Progressives Congress at a social function on Tuesday. Igboho had attended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja’s first Ramadan lecture after his coronation. The Yoruba nation activist, in the now-viral […]

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Tinubu’s tax Czar, oyedele appointed as a Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated his tax reform Csar, Taiwo Oyedele, to replace Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka as Minister of State for Finance, thereby elevating the man who spearheaded Nigeria’s most ambitious tax overhaul, into the role of deputy finance chief in a fresh cabinet shake-up. As the Minister of State, Anite-Uzoka will now move to the […]

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PDP, APC are mere jerseys, By Lasisi Olagunju

Journalist arrived at the Government House with a proverb on his tongue. “Your Excellency,” he began after the courtesies, notebook open, “in Yoruba, there is a word: Apanimáyọdà.” The APC governor smiled faintly. “The one who kills without unsheathing a sword.” “Exactly,” the journalist said. “A + pa + ni + má + yọ + […]

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Nigerian sentenced to 19 years imprisonment over $4m romance, fraud in US

A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role in a $4m romance scam and business email compromise scheme. Mba, who is not a U.S. citizen, is also expected to face deportation proceedings upon completion of his prison term. The sentence was handed down […]

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Me and my best friend got pregnant for my husband at the same time ―Nigerian actress, Omo Local reveals

Nigerian actress, Victoria Akanke Ajibola, popularly known as Omo Local, has shared how she and her best friend became pregnant for her husband at the same time. The actress made this known during a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV. Speaking for the first time on why she divorced her husband, Omo Local disclosed that her […]

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Protest rocks northern Nigeria over the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, have staged a protest in Kano on Sunday to condemn the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The demonstration followed reports that a joint US–Israel attack on Saturday led to Khamenei’s death. Protesters gathered at around 2:30 pm, marching from Fagge […]

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Nigeria’s DSS arrests suspect over attack on Peter Obi, others in Edo

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspect named Udeme Sunday Stephen, believed to be linked to the attack on the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress in Benin, the Edo State capital. It was reported by this platform that Obi and some party […]

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Very single, very happy ―Actress Anita Joseph says

Sequel to calling it quits with ex-husband, Fisayo Michael Olagunju alias MC Fish, Nigerian actress, dancer, television personality, and philanthropist,  Anita Joseph, stepped into a brand-new season and she’s glowing differently. Taking to her Instagram page, Anita declared that it’s officially time to pamper, prioritize, and pour love back into herself. She said: “It’s time […]

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Ayatollah Arafi appointed Iran’s acting Supreme Leader

Sequel to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death from US-Israeli’s airstrike, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been named as the acting Supreme Leader of Iran, ISNA reports. This is coming after Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council (IEDC) elected Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of the Guardian Council in the Leadership Council. The Leadership Council is responsible for […]

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FCT elections expose practical limitations of real-time result transmission ―Amupitan, INEC chair

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the February 21 Federal Capital Territory area council election exposed the practical limits of relying on real-time electronic result transmission in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2026 Electoral Act Townhall in Abuja on Sunday, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan explained that the challenges were not primarily technological. “From my […]

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Reflections on FCT Polls and Voter Apathy, By Simon Kolawole

The February 21 elections into the six councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) left me scratching my head on many counts. The All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the chairmanship positions, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with one. In 2022, the PDP and APC won three apiece. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]

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