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Politics

Dabiri-Erewa Hosts Ibadan’s Baàmẹ̀kọ́, Oloye Oladele, Amid Political Speculations

On Thursday, January 16, Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), welcomed Oloye Saheed Oladele, known as the...

Politics

BPP Saves N1.9 Trillion from Contract Fraud, Calls for Increased Budget Support

The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, on Thursday, revealed that the agency has saved Nigeria an impressive...

Sport

AS Roma Eyeing Transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina

Serie A side AS Roma has become the latest club to show interest in securing the services of Nottingham Forest’s defender, Ola Aina....

Metro

Armed Bandits Attack Katsina Hospital, Injure Two, Abduct Three

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed an alarming attack by armed bandits on Kankara General Hospital on the evening of January 14,...

Crime

Netanyahu Halts Gaza Ceasefire Deal Approval Amid Last-Minute Disputes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that his cabinet would not proceed with approving the proposed ceasefire agreement for Gaza. This...

Politics

Abuja Land Revocations: High-Profile Allottees Lose Rights Over Non-Payment of C-of-O Fees

In a significant move, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked land allocations for 568 individuals, including several high-profile figures,...

Politics

The Unforeseen Tragedy of Ifa Ikot Okpon: A Christmas Marred by Demolition

In what was supposed to be a season of joy and celebration, the 2024 Christmas period turned into a time of despair for...

Metro

Ikeja Court Sentences Arabic Teacher to 21 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault on Pupil

In a significant judicial decision, the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sentenced Oladosu Sakiru, an Arabic teacher, to 21 years in...

Metro

I Dont Regret Ki11ing my Girlfriend Says Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi

In a chilling case that has gripped Nasarawa State, 32-year-old Timileyin Ajayi has been remanded in custody at the Criminal Investigation Department of...

Economy

CBN Imposes N1.35 Billion in Fines on Nine Banks for ATM Cash Shortages During Festive Season

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action against nine major banks for their failure to maintain adequate cash supplies at...