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Nigerians Were Living Fake Good Life Before Fuel Subsidy Removal –Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said that the good life Nigerians were living before the removal of fuel subsidy was “fake” and capable of leading the country into a total economic collapse On May 29, 2023, the day of his inauguration into office, Bola Tinubu announced the removal of the fuel subsidy. The President said that […]

Lawyer’s Absence Stalls Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment

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 laundering amounting to […]

Suspected Herdsmen Kill Baale On His Farmland In Imeko-Afon

   Members of the Oke-Oha Village in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State were left in shock after the body of the community chief, Ogunleye Olaegbe, was discovered on his farmland. Newsmen gathered that villagers found the chief lying in a pool of blood about noon on Wednesday. The Ogun State Police […]

Ogun Gov Urges Youths To Embrace Tech, Creative Industry

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerian youths to steer clear of crime and instead focus on leveraging the opportunities in the technology and creative sectors to build successful careers. The governor made this appeal during the Ogun Creative Industry and Technology Conference held on Thursday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta. At […]

How I Delivered $400,000 To Emefiele – Ex-Aide

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s witness, John Adetola, on Thursday, narrated to the Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja how he handed over $400,000 to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Adetola, an executive assistant to the former CBN Governor, made the disclosure while testifying before Justice Rahman […]

Lagos Shuts Churches, Hotels And Other Establishments Over Noise Pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has closed several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state’s environmental laws. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across Lagos. This was made known in a statement shared on LASEPA’s verified X […]

Senate Passes Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading

The senate has passed four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu for second reading. The bills passed second reading after Opeyemi Bamidele, majority leader of the senate, led a debate on them on Thursday. While leading a debate on them, Bamidele said the bills would simplify the tax landscape, reduce the burden on […]

Gov Adeleke Rolls On Floor, Sheds Tears During Second Anniversary Speech

In a deeply emotional moment, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, popularly known as “the Dancing Governor,” broke down in tears during an event marking his second anniversary in office. The ceremony, held yesterday, Wednesday, in Osogbo, drew a large crowd of participants who witnessed the governor’s raw display of vulnerability. Governor Adeleke, renowned for […]

Nigerians Are More Loyal To Their Ethnic Groups Than Nigeria – Goodluck Jonathan

The former president emphasised the critical role of leadership at all levels of government, urging leaders to implement policies and projects that promote unity over short-term praise. Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that Nigerians are more loyal to their ethnic nationalities than to the country which has prevented a collective approach to move Nigeria […]