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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of former First Bank of Nigeria Plc Chairman, Oba Otudeko, and former Managing Director, Bisi Onasanya, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. Justice Aneke ruled on Monday that the defendants’ plea must be taken before any objections could be heard,…
Traders at Oyeagu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and stop their eviction from shops they legitimately acquired. The traders said they were issued a sudden ejection order by the local government authorities, citing market reorganization and shop…
The Anambra State Police Command has taken control of the scene of a fatal road accident that occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 9 PM at Upper Iweka, Onitsha. According to a statement by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police intervened to restore…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, acknowledging the union’s resilience and vital role in national development. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Abbas emphasized the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, arbitrary detention, and poor remuneration of media professionals in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja to commemorate the union’s 70th anniversary, NUJ National President Comrade Alhassan Yahaya reflected on the organization’s journey since its…
Alhaji Aminu Babba Danagundi, a key stakeholder in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute, has called for strict adherence to the recent Court of Appeal ruling, which ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the Supreme Court’s final verdict. Speaking to journalists at the Nasarawa mini Palace in Kano,…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured a place in the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after defeating South Africa’s Bantwana 2-0 on Saturday. The victory sealed a dominant 5-1 aggregate win for Nigeria in the penultimate round of the qualifying series. Harmony Chidi, who…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Tukur Umar Danfulani, has called on party members—especially those in leadership positions—to address their grievances through the party’s internal structures rather than making public statements without proper verification. His remarks follow a social media post by the APC State…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the digital divide through strategic investments and public-private partnerships aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure across the country. At a stakeholder engagement session organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), industry…
A reproductive health advocate, Mr. Akin Jimoh, has called for increased state-level funding for reproductive health services in Nigeria to reduce reliance on foreign donors. He also emphasized the need to integrate family planning into primary healthcare services, ensuring accessibility for all. According to him, this step would play a…
