Seun Kuti, the offspring of the renowned late music maestro, Fela Kuti, could face an extended spell in custody. This follows the police’s move on Tuesday morning to secure a court order for his remand, pending the conclusion of an investigation into an alleged assault on a police officer. Seun found himself in Yaba Court …
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The Nigerian entertainment industry is a cultural powerhouse, a beacon of creativity that has consistently put our nation on the global map. Yet, it seems the sector is facing a crisis. A popular Abuja-based Afro-pop artiste, Chidubem Kenechukwu Udoji, known as ‘Detailmadeit,’ recently made a plea to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), urging it …
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The Nigerian Federal Government has thwarted a legislative proposal to curb the exodus of Nigerian medical practitioners to seemingly more prosperous locales. The proposed bill, currently under examination by the National Assembly, has been termed “unworkable” by the administration. Labour and Employment Minister, Senator Chris Ngige, announced the government’s position during a post-meeting press conference …
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A startling revelation came to light as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently disclosed that road traffic accidents claim over 40,000 lives in Nigeria each year. This shocking statistic was shared by Corps Marshal FRSC, Dauda Biu, in the nation’s capital, Abuja, during the 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. He pointed out …
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Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan expressed his gratitude to Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state, who recently named a grand bridge project after him, immortalizing his name. Jonathan expressed his gratitude while unveiling the massive Iyere bridge in Afikpo South Local Government Area (LGA) that carries his name. Accompanied by his wife at the unveiling, he conveyed …
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In a surprising turn, Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has debunked claims suggesting that Nigeria faces a housing deficit of 17 million. According to the minister, the data is “baseless and unverifiable.” Fashola acknowledged that the figures originated from the 2012 National Housing Policy report but criticized the reliance on such unverified …
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According to a recent statement, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has recently given Distribution Companies (DisCos) the green light to cut off power to customers who default on their electricity bills for at least 12 days. In a document titled ‘Customer Protection Regulations, 2023’, released on the NERC website on April 20, 2023, it …
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In a rare show of support, Hon Aliyu Betara, a frontrunner for the position of Speaker, commended Hilda Baci for her world record-breaking cooking marathon. Sharing his enthusiasm on Twitter, Betara encapsulated the essence of the Nigerian spirit, identifying it in the passion, determination, and quest to be extraordinary in various pursuits. He celebrated Baci …
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Aspiring Senate President for the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is confident about obtaining the necessary backing from Senators-elect across party lines to secure the esteemed position. The ex-governor of Akwa Ibom expressed this sentiment during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House Marina, aiming to garner the support …
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Labour Party stalwart Mr. Chinedu Onyeizu has stressed the importance of the incoming federal government’s fair and balanced distribution of political offices across all geopolitical zones. He underscored this while discussing with journalists in Abuja on Sunday. Onyeizu, who vied for the senatorial seat of Abia South under the Labour Party in the 2023 general …
