“One-Year Filming Ban” — Kano Censorship Board Suspends Amina Uba Hassan, Adam Garba Over Alleged Immoral Video
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two film actors, Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba, for the alleged release ...
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“A Private Life Until The End” — Family Says Alexx Ekubo Was Married, Had A Child Before His Passing
A wave of shock and reflection has trailed revelations about the private life of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo following a ...
“No Bromate, No Harmful Substance Found” — NAFDAC Clears BON Bread Maker, Cautions Public Against Social Media Alarm Over Product Complaints
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has cleared Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, makers ...
Tinubu’s Baffling Northern Exclusion Strategy
By Farooq A. KperogiThe late Muhammadu Buhari wrested power from Goodluck Jonathan in a never-before-seen political upset of an incumbent ...
“FX Manual Takes Effect June 1” — CBN Launches Revised Framework, Sets 75% Electronic Disbursement For PTA, BTA
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday launched the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, with the revised framework ...
“Two Days Before Deadline” — INEC To Verify Parties’ Membership Registers, Says 22 Political Parties Met Submission Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have successfully submitted their membership ...
“Bank Official Summoned” — Court Orders Witness To Testify In Murder Case Of Retired Permanent Secretary Whose ATM Was Allegedly Used After Killing
Justice Omolara S. Adeyemi of Court 10, Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered that a witness summons be ...
“They Collected ₦20m, Still Holding My Wife” — Kwara ECWA Pastor Laments Fresh ₦300m Demand By Bandits
The pastor of the Evangelical Church of West Africa in Omugo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Sunday Omole, ...
“No National Assembly Approval” — Witness Says Emefiele Ordered ₦124.86bn Debit From Consolidated Revenue Account To Settle CBN Internal Debts
A prosecution witness told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday how the Central Bank of ...
“Private Settlement Won’t Stop Trial” — Court Orders Blessing CEO To Take Plea In Alleged ₦36m Lekki Duplex Fraud, ₦24m Refunded
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship ...
“₦43.4bn Share Acquisition” — Otedola Raises Stake In First HoldCo Amid Profit Decline, Recapitalisation Push
The Nigerian capital market witnessed a seismic shift as billionaire investor, Mr. Femi Otedola, increased his stake in First HoldCo ...
“$1.5m Romance Scam” — Police Extradite Nigerian Suspect To US Over Alleged Wire Fraud, Fake Online Dating Syndicate
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited an alleged online romance scam suspect, Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and ...
“Alleged Investment Fraud” — EFCC Arraigns Viscount Microfinance Bank MD Over ₦19m, $30,000 Conversion
The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, May 12, 2025, arraigned Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, ...
“Four-Year Term” — Tinubu Appoints Adedayo Laniyi DG Of Maryam Babangida National Centre For Women Development
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adedayo Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam ...
Dangote Rejects NNPC’s Request To Increase Refinery Stake, Says Plant Will Go Public After Supplying ₦3.2tn Worth Of Petrol In Q1 2026
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the group rejected requests by the Nigerian National ...
“APC Primaries Are Referendum On Our Unity” — Tinubu Urges Members To Shun Rancour, Embrace Sportsmanship
President Bola Tinubu has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to prioritise unity and sportsmanship as nationwide primaries commence today, ...
“Lured Minor Into Church Auditorium” — Court Remands Gwagwalada Pastor Over Alleged Rape, Abduction, Pending Bail Records
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the remand of the founder of Prophetic Victory ...
“Civilian Lives Are Not Collateral Damage” — NHRC Demands Explanation From NAF Over Recurring Airstrike Casualties
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded explanations from the Nigerian Air Force over recurring civilian casualties arising from military ...
“No Rights Breach Established” —Court Dismisses Suit Against PCN, NSCDC Over Sealing Of Unlicensed Pharmacies
The Federal High Court 1 sitting in Calabar has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Ezea Isidora Kamchukwube ...
“We Did Not Approve 40% Allowance” — OHCSF Distances Self From Reports, Says Decision Lies With Salaries Commission
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has firmly distanced itself from media reports ...
“It’s not always about money sha”- Timini Egbuson On Mental Health
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has sparked conversations online after stating that money does not automatically cure depression or emotional struggles....
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