The Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT, sitting in Bwari, has dismissed the forgery and impersonation charges against Chief Edozie Njoku, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The charges were brought by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on November 22, 2022, accusing Njoku and the National Youth leader of the party, …
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Nigerians on social media have expressed their dismay over the rumoured resurgence of MMM, a notorious Ponzi scheme that previously collapsed, causing significant financial losses. This scheme, known as Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, first appeared in 2011 and crashed in December 2016. Despite an attempted comeback in 2017, the operation failed to launch. MMM, which operated …
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The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which sought the removal of Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State. The application challenged the legitimacy of Uzodinma’s candidacy, arguing that if the court recognized Uche Nwosu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), …
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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a fine of N7 million on Gombe United Football Club following an incident of unruly behaviour by a fan during a match against Kano Pillars. The incident involved the fan throwing stones onto the field at the Pantami township stadium on Sunday, disrupting the ongoing match. A …
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed serious concerns about the increasing number of resignations among lecturers in Nigeria’s public universities. Prof. Ayo Akinwole, Chairman of the University of Ibadan Chapter of ASUU, highlighted this issue in Ibadan, Oyo State, noting that many departments and units are now short-staffed as lecturers leave for …
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Tech Herfrica, a non-governmental organisation, has made significant strides in empowering women in Nasarawa by training 260 people in digital technology to enhance their income. The training, which took place on November 29 in the Andaha community, was conducted in collaboration with Amplitude Group, an Africa-focused Telecommunications Infrastructure Company. Miss Esohe Ekunwe, Director of Operations …
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Hassan Ismaila and Mohammed Sani, in connection with the death of a family member reportedly caused by starvation. The victim, also named Sani, was allegedly tied up and confined in a room over accusations of witchcraft, leading to his death due to prolonged starvation. This information …
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In a significant budgetary allocation in 2024, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are set to spend a substantial N15.961 billion on international and domestic travel. This figure emerges from the 2024 Appropriation Bill, which is currently under the scrutiny of the National Assembly. The proposed budget details that President …
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to domesticate the African Commission Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, particularly Article 34. This appeal was made by Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, the Chairperson of the Governing Council of NHRC, during a town hall meeting in Abuja, …
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Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has clinched the prestigious Footballer of the Year award for 2023 at the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards. Osimhen’s remarkable performance was pivotal in leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years. His impressive tally of 26 league goals was a critical factor in earning him this …
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