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Drama in Ondo: Self-styled monarch, two chiefs remanded over alleged impersonation

David May 8, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi A self-proclaimed traditional ruler, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, alongside two chiefs, Fasore Lawrence and Adegbenro Akanle, has been remanded in custody by a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Akure, Ondo State, over allegations of...

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EFCC Witness Testifies: No funds transferred from Kogi Govt, LGAs to AISA Account

David May 8, 2025 0 Comment

• Court rejects Commission’s objection to admissibility of FCT court judgment The 3rd prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the immediate past...

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Court bars Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law from attending three trial sessions over unauthorized livestream

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

A Federal High Court in Abuja has banned Favour Kanu, the wife of Prince Fineboy Kanu, the younger brother of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from attending the...

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IMPI disputes IMF, World Bank’s 3% growth forecast, asserts stronger economic outlook for Nigeria

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has questioned the rationale by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for downgrading its economic growth projection for Nigeria in 2025 from 3.2 percent to 3.0 percent...

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President Tinubu hails Dare Babarinsa at 70

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

President Bola Tinubu sends warm greetings to veteran journalist and former Executive Director of Tell Magazine, Oludare Babarinsa, on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu salutes the Chairman/Managing Director of Gaskiya Media for...

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Tragedy in Irele as young teacher hacked to death over dispute

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

By Our Reporter Panic and sorrow have gripped Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area in Ondo State, following the brutal killing of a 27-year-old woman, Bamitale Joy, who was reportedly hacked to...

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AIG Ajani strengthens community ties with royal visit to Osemawe of Ondo

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi In a significant move to reinforce community policing and deepen institutional collaboration, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 17, AIG Ajani Musibau Omolabi, has paid a courtesy visit to...

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CSOs urge ICPC to probe alleged N6bn contract splitting in Police

David May 6, 2025 0 Comment

• Petition House of Reps, send FOI to IGP About 30 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to probe alleged contract splitting of...

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NDLEA intercepts drugs worth N3.4bn

David May 4, 2025 0 Comment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 bn in Lagos and Rivers. The operatives also uncovered a cache of 942 explosives in a breakthrough...

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FG suspends bilateral education scholarships for 5 years

David May 4, 2025 0 Comment

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a five-year suspension of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme to promote student growth, prioritise welfare, and strengthen Nigeria’s education system. The minister made...