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12 Dec
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued a stern warning to the 774 local government chairmen across Nigeria, cautioning them against mismanaging public funds. Fagbemi, a guest speaker at the 2024 annual conference of the National Association of Correspondents (NAJUC), Abuja, on Thursday, stressed the importance of…
11 Dec
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecently touching a 12-year-old girl’s breast. Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced Folorunsho after he pleaded guilty to an amended two counts of indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault. Folorunsho was sometime in October 2021…
5 Dec
An Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced the proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, Benin, Paul Okugbowa, and three teachers to prison for negligence and insulting a parent. The presiding Magistrate, Caroline Oghuma, in the judgment delivered on Thursday, sentenced Okugbowa to 6 months imprisonment with an option of N100,000 fine for calling the…
29 Nov
A US-based Nigerian, Samson Omoniyi, is at risk of being slapped with a 20-year jail term for money laundering and internet fraud. An official website of the United States government, Office Of Public Affairs in the Department of Justice in a report on Wednesday, said Omoniyi is a member of a group of multi-state money…
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In a New Year media engagement on Thursday, former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential Candidate in Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to undertake a nationwide tour to directly engage with the challenges facing Nigerians. Obi noted the nation's deteriorating economic and security conditions, noting that…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to embark on a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery (PHR) following his earlier criticism. NNPCL offered the invitation to Obasanjo on Thursday in a statement signed by the company's Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), Olufemi Soneye. Soneye was responding to Obasanjo’s…
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The National Association of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (NASME) says the sub-sector is optimistic of impactful government policies in 2025. The Oyo State Chairman, NASME, Prince John Karunwi, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Thursday. According to him, the government made some efforts to improve the…
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Security operatives in Kaduna have debunked an alleged assassination attempt on the life of National Assembly lawmaker, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, stating that it is unknown to the police in the state. Meanwhile, Usman, who is representing Kaduna Central Zone, claimed that he escaped an assassination attempt by some thugs. Denouncing the…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to frustrate anyone or any group attempting to disrupt governance in Rivers State. The governor expressed confidence that with the strong, organic support of former governors Dr. Peter Odili and Celestine Omehia, other top politicians, and the masses, no detractor would stand in the way of the…
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A 20-year-old boy, Oyeme Eguari, has reportedly been shot dead by suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity in Abbi, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The Guardian learned that the incident occurred on New Year's Eve during the crossover night, dampening the New Year celebrations in the community. According to community sources, the…
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The Imo State Police Command has detained the Catholic priest, Father Joseph Enyinaya, following the fatal shooting of a boy at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area. According to police spokesperson Henry Okoye, the boy was allegedly shot by the priest after setting off fireworks during a church service. The…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the appointment of the Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Dr. Umar Hashidu, to the Initial Stakeholders Advisory Panel (ISAP). A statement issued by the Deputy Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, on Thursday, noted that the ISAP, which comprises seasoned technocrats, energy experts, and…
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Nigeria's supply chain sector is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. A group of forward-thinking professionals and organizations are leading this evolution, paving the way for efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness in the global market. 1. Dr. Obiora Madu As the Director General of the African…
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Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid or Starboy, has once again proven his global influence by becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement, confirmed on December 31, 2024, solidifies his position as a trailblazer in the global music industry. The 34-year-old singer, who first gained international…