Nigerian Bar Association strongly condemns invasion of Justice Odili’s residence

In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Paul Usoro SAN, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the recent invasion of the residence of a Supreme Court jurist, Justice Mary Peter-Odili, by a mob as a debasement of the rule of law. Peter-Odili had headed a five-man Supreme Court panel that on February 13 […]

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Stanbic IBTC Unveils New Feature On Its @ease wallet

Leading end-to-end financial solutions provider, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the addition of a new feature: ‘paycode’ to its @ease wallet. The Paycode feature has been introduced to give customers the opportunity to withdraw cash from their wallet on an ATM or from an agent at any location […]

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Nigeria’s Electricity Problem: FG vs. DISCOs, By Reuben Abati

Here is the main problem with Nigeria’s electricity sector: Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, but it has failed consistently to generate, transmit and distribute enough electricity to power its development process and accelerate economic growth. Between 1999 and 2007, President Olusegun Obasanjo focused on the reform of the electricity sector as one of the […]

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Stars, fans and family pay tribute to NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, at memorial

LA Lakers’ iconic Staples Center was scheduled for a ceremony on Monday to celebrate the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter Gianna. Bryant, Gianna and seven others died on January 26 when the helicopter they were travelling on crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas. Bryant played for the […]

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Before We Grant Amnesty To Boko Haram, By Fisayo Soyombo

I’ve been observing with keen interest the National Assembly’s recent efforts to solidify President Muhammadu Buhari’s offer of Niger Delta-like amnesty to ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members. Buhari first made the offer in March 2018 while receiving 107 of the 111 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Dapchi, Yobe State, two months earlier. The following month, the military established […]

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Native doctor, three others, burnt alive in Edo for allegedly killing 17-year-old girl (Graphic photos)

Four persons allegedly linked to the death of 17-year-old Ohiole Glory who was a student of Azama College in Otuo community of Owan East local government area in Edo State, were burnt alive today, February 24. Two victims of the mob action were accused of being yahoo boys. The third victim is said to be […]

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As residents protest killing of Nigerian football star, one again feared dead (Video)

At least one person has been confirmed dead as residents of Sagamu, Ogun state took to the streets to protest the murder of Remo star football club, Tiyamiyu Kazeem, on Saturday February 22. Kazeem who was fondly referred to as Kaka, was reportedly killed along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway after he was arrested by operatives of […]

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Tope Alabi and Gbajabiamila’s house of error, By Tunde Odesola

Fast and furious, the song and drums roar like a crash of thunder in rainy season and she dances wildly like fire. Like a devil resisting deliverance, she jumps and gyrates with the skill of a striptease dancer. She dons a white Versace wear. She’s a famous gospel music evangelist. She chews widely on a […]

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Buhari hold ‘special’ meeting with service chiefs, security adviser, Monguno, absent

In a closed-door meeting which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, met with Nigeria’s service chiefs. Those in attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. – Gen Tukur Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar; the Chief […]

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I prefer doing this than sleeping with men for money –Female Nigerian student says (Photos)

Paris Diamond, a 19-year-old Mass Communication student of the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri, Imo State, hawks satchet water every weekend, sells Jollof rice in school, among other petty tradings to make money. Taking to Facebook on Sunday, Mis Diamond shared photos of herself hawking satchet water and said that she prefers doing […]

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Southern Nigeria more interested in restructuring, independence, than 2023 presidency —Fani-Kayode

Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday said the southern part of the country was more interested in restructuring or outright independence than 2023 presidency. The Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, had said that the North had no reason to hold onto power […]

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Family of killed Nigerian footballer asks for justice

The family of Kazeem Tiyamiyu, Remo Stars Football Club Assistant Captain allegedly killed by some operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad on the Sagamu-Abeokuta road is demanding justice over the death of their son also known as Kaka. The family said that the Ogun State Government should ensure that the killers of the deceased were brought to […]

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Bayelsa deputy governor, Ewhrudjakpo says, he didn’t forge his NYSC exemption certificate

The  recently sworn-in deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has  denied the allegations that he forged his National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) exemption certificate, which he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ewhrudjakpo came into office after the Supreme court nullified the election of David Lyon over allegation of forged certificates his […]

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Senior SARS official slumps, dies in his office in Lagos

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Christopher Akpan, attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Lagos State Command, has died in his office while getting ready for an operation. Reports say, Akpan, who was fondly referred to as SO, had just returned from the field and was in his office getting ready for another operation […]

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Hollywood actress, Niecey Nash, shares topless poses to celebrate 50th birthday (Photos)

Hollywood actress cum comedian, Niecey Nash, tunned 50 today and she took to her Instagram page to share these racy photos of herself posing topless to celebrate her day. In one of the posts, she wrote: “I’m a woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me “ ~ Maya Angelou 2•23 #50andWinning.” From here, we say congratulations and […]

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Interswitch partners with American Express to broaden acceptance of Amex cards in Nigeria

Interswitch Limited, a leading technology-driven company focused on the digitisation of payments in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, and American Express (AmEx), are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand the usage and acceptance of American Express Cards across Nigeria. The partnership with Interswitch will enable American Express Cardmembers to transact using a […]

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VP Osinbajo’s nephew, Laolu, holds his white wedding in style (Photos)

Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s nephew, Laolu Osinbajo, tied the nuptial knots with his heartthrob, Sekemi Braithwaite on Saturday February 22. The couple already held their traditional wedding on Thursday, February 20. Their white wedding ceremony was attended by their friends, family members and loved ones including the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Nigerian VP, […]

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