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Crime & conflict

Dutch Court Orders Bill Gates to Stand Trial Over COVID-19 Vaccine Claims

A Dutch court has ruled that Bill Gates, billionaire and global vaccine advocate, must stand trial in the Netherlands over allegations that he...

Metro

Seven Suspects Arrested for Vandalizing NNPC Pipeline in Adamawa State

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals suspected of vandalizing a crucial Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) fuel pipeline, recovering 53...

World

Chidi Chidebe Emerges as Anambra PDP Chairman Amid Calls for Unity and Reconciliation

Chidi Chidebe, a former Youth Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, was elected as the party’s new Chairman during a...

World

Atiku’s Aide Criticizes Tinubu’s Appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, Calls It a Political Move Lacking Electoral Impact

Demola Olarewaju, the digital media strategist for former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Bianca Ojukwu...

Metro

Biafra Government in Exile Criticizes Nigeria’s Treatment of Igbos, Calls for Self-Determination

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government in Exile has criticized the Nigerian government, claiming South-Easterners continue to face discrimination despite their commitment to the...

Politics

Senators Clash Over Funding Sources for Newly Created Zonal Development Commissions

On Thursday, the Nigerian Senate saw heated debate over funding sources for the newly established Zonal Development Commissions, recently signed into law by...

Economy

CBN Confirms No Deadline for Old Naira Notes, Dispels December 2024 Rumors

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that there is no cutoff date for using the old N200, N500, and N1,000 Naira...

Politics

Minister Pledges Swift Action to Resolve Abuja’s Long CNG Queue

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has addressed public concerns over the prolonged queues at the CNG (Compressed Natural...

World

APC Eyes Takeover of Rivers State Amidst Party Restructuring Efforts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is setting its sights on gaining control of Rivers State, with party leaders expressing optimism about establishing a...

Metro

Escalating Violence in Anambra: Governor Soludo’s Security Challenge

Anambra State, particularly Awka, has been rocked by rising insecurity, with violent incidents shaking the confidence of residents in the state’s leadership. Recent...