‘I K!lled Salome Because She Was Cheating on Me, I Have No Regrets’ – Timileyin Ajayi (video)

The Nasarawa State Police Command has detained 30-year-old Timileyin Ajayi for the murder of Salome Eleojo Adaidu, a 24-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Salome was serving with Nicon Insurance in Abuja when she was killed during a visit to Ajayi’s home in the Papalana area of New Karshi, Karu Local Government […]

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Naira Depreciates Against the Dollar at All Markets

The naira has continued to depreciate against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, January 13. According to new data from FMDQ, the naira weakened to N1,548.89 against the dollar on Monday from N1,543.03, indicating a N5.86 fall compared to N1,543.03 traded at the close of last Friday. Similarly, on the black […]

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CBN Fines 9 Banks N1.35 Billion for Failing to Disburse Cash Through ATMs (list)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to dispense Naira notes through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. Each bank was fined N150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s cash distribution guidelines, following spot checks on their branches. The enforcement action follows repeated warnings […]

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Lagos Assembly Members Visit Governor Sanwo-Olu, GAC (video)

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have visited governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House in Marina. The lawmakers who left the Assembly Complex in the early morning on Tuesday, went in a white civilian bus while the Speaker of the House, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda went with her jeep. The purpose […]

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D3adly Stampede: Queen Naomi Released from Jail

The owner of an Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has been released from the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, after perfecting his bail conditions. They were remanded over their alleged roles in the tragic Ibadan stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children in December 2024. Hamzat, upon his release on Tuesday, […]

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Nine Oyo Princes Reject Appointment of Owoade as Alaafin

Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo, describing it as a breach of tradition and the rule of law. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to Owoade, the Alaafin-designate, on Monday. The Atiba […]

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‘Halt Tax Reform Bills or Risk 2027’ – Northern Groups Warn Lawmakers

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has issued a warning to members of the National Assembly over the controversial tax reform bills. The National Coordinator of the Coalition, Aliyu Charanchi warned the lawmakers that if they pass the controversial bill, they will risk losing their seats in 2027. Charanchi made this known in Damaturu while […]

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Sanwo-Olu Speaks of His Involvement in The Impeachment of Speaker Obasa

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denied any involvement in the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa was removed from office on Monday, January 13, 2025, following allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, corruption, and financial mismanagement. His impeachment was approved by 32 members […]

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‘Why Lagos Assembly Lawmakers Impeached Speaker’ – Senator Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has revealed why Modashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Reacting, Sani said Obasa could have been impeached for allegedly colluding with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s enemies. Posting on X, he noted that the former Speaker could have been removed because he was plotting […]

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Ikwerre Indigene Emerges President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rivers State (video)

A prominent Ikwerre indigene, Livingstone Wechie has been elected to lead all Igbo people in Rivers State as the President of the Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide in the state Wechie emerged victorious alongside other executives in a keenly contested election which took place in Port Harcourt on January 8 and conducted by the Senator Ben Collins […]

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