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Alaafin of Oyo Breaks Silence Over Viral Video, Denies Rift With Ooni of Ife

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has dismissed insinuations of a rift between him and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, following a viral video showing him seated while greeting the Ooni at a public function. The video, which circulated widely on social media, was recorded at an event hosted by

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Governor Umo Eno Hints at PDP Exit, Sparks Realignment Speculation in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has triggered intense political speculation after likening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a malfunctioning aircraft, an analogy many interpret as a signal he may dump the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at a constituency outreach in Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area on Tuesday, the

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FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday for Workers’ Day, Calls for Innovation, Patriotism

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, praising Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication, and critical role in national development. “There is

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EFCC Arrests Lagos Socialite E-Money Over Alleged Currency Abuse

Prominent Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, widely known as E-Money, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged currency abuse. E-Money was picked up on the night of Monday, April 28, at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos, following allegations that he publicly sprayed

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Court Sentences Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu, to Death by Hanging for Homicide

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging after being found guilty of culpable homicide in connection with her death on April 8, 2022. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court delivered the judgment on Monday, ruling that Nwachukwu was responsible for

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Police Arrest 12 Suspected Kidnappers, Three Gun-Runners, Recover Weapons in Nationwide Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and three gun-runners in a series of coordinated operations across several states, recovering a significant cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement issued on April 29, 2025, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations were driven by credible intelligence and

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Sanwo-Olu Roasts Peter Obi Over Remarks at Johns Hopkins, Calls Them Unpatriotic and Hypocritical

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly criticized former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, for what he termed “disparaging” and “unpatriotic” comments about Nigeria during a recent speech at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. In a scathing statement, Sanwo-Olu accused Obi of tarnishing the country’s image abroad and questioned his credibility in criticizing the current

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APC South-South Zone Slams VeryDarkMan Over Akpabio Comments, Issues One-Week Apology Ultimatum

The South-South chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned popular social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over his critical remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The party has given him a one-week ultimatum to tender an unreserved apology or face possible consequences. In a statement issued on Sunday,

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Tribunal Orders Meta, WhatsApp to Pay $220M Fine to Nigeria Over Data Violations

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiary, WhatsApp, by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for engaging in discriminatory and invasive data practices against Nigerian users. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the tribunal’s three-member panel, led by Thomas Okosun,

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Court Orders EFCC to Arrest and Detain Six CBEX Promoters Over $1 Billion Investment Fraud

The Federal High Court in Abuja granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission on Thursday to arrest and detain six individuals involved with Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over accusations of investment fraud exceeding one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite made the ruling after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, presented an ex-parte motion. The

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