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4 Apr
Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Bobrisky, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The arrest is said to have been made over allegations of abuse of naira notes, currency mutilation, and other related offenses. Naira abuse refers to the improper handling of the Nigerian currency, which can include spraying of naira…
6 Feb
Following a triumphant Grammy night with three major wins, rapper Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening at the Crypto.com Arena. Earlier that night, Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, had triumphed over music heavyweights like Travis Scott, Nas, Drake, and 21 Savage to snag Best Rap Album for his acclaimed project "Michael." His track…
8 Jan
An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi has declared the arrest and detention of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, as illegal and a clear violation of his human right. In a judgement delivered on Monday, January 8, 2024, Justice Adeniyi also restrained the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation…
5 Sep 2023
Two Zimbabwean rights lawyers appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of preventing police from questioning their clients, two opposition members who had been allegedly abducted and tortured, sources said.
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appealed to the 15 aspirants who contested for the gubernatorial ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the primary elections held last Saturday to sheathe their swords.
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The Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council (Trade Union) has strongly condemned the recent layoff of over 370 workers from the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC).
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, urged researchers and institutes in the agricultural sector to align their research with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security to have enough food to feed Nigerians.
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