The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to prosecute one Ismail Usman, a herbalist, who shot himself while testing his self-made bulletproof charm.The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.She said the herbalist shot
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Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation Chief Osita Chidoka has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Chidoka, also a former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, announced his resignation in a letter dated 29th November 2024, which was submitted to the PDP Ward Chairman in his Obosi community, Anambra
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hosted the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at his residence in Adamawa State.Atiku disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Saturday.His caption read, “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty.”The video featured the two
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The founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, has made some revelations in his first interview since being released by the Nigerian Army.Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday morning, Soyombo claimed he was conducting an undercover investigation when he was arrested.He revealed there was high security cover
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has issued a warning to banks and other financial institutions engaging in malpractices or refusing to make cash available to Nigerians.Cardoso, who spoke in Lagos at the Chartered Institute of Bankers’ of Nigeria (CIBN) dinner, said sanctions would be meted out
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and former President Goodluck Jonathan were among those who honoured the final homecoming of the late Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Pst. Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, at her country home, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA of Akwa Ibom State.Photos
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The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term.This was announced by the WTO in a post on X on Friday.The WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, of defilement and sexual assault by penetration of a minor.Dr. Olaleye had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by a lower court on a two-count charge. However, he
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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the nominees for the 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards, honouring exceptional performances in men’s and women’s football over the past year. Among the nominees are three Nigerians— William Troost–Ekong, Ademola Lookman, and Asisat Oshoala—whose remarkable achievements continue to place African excellence
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The arraignment of a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, was stalled on Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of his defence counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed (SAN).Mohammed was reportedly unaware of the hearing date, leading to his absence in court.Bello faces a 19-count charge of money
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