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UPDATED: Former Obasanjo, Jonathan Aide Doyin Okupe Dies At 72 Read details...

His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters.

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Corruption

How Yahaya Bello Paid $845,852 In Advance For His Children’s Education –American International School Read details...

She confirmed that on December 12, 2018, “Ten transactions of N10 million each were processed in favor of Abdulsalam Hudu.”
Education

Niger State Primary School Pupils Learn On Bare Floor As Building Lacks Desks, Roof, Toilets Read details...

The school suffers from blown roofs, broken walls, and lacks basic amenities such as windows, doors, toilets, and sufficient furniture.
Finance

‘We're In Bondage; After Worshipping Tinubu, We’ll Worship Son,’ Nigerians Criticise Seyi’s Visit To Northern States With Food Handouts Read details...

Many expressed dissatisfactions over his distribution of food and what they described as an attempt to win public support for his father’s second term. The outrage centred on the idea that youth, who should be protesting hardship, were instead receiving handouts.
International Politics

Trump Administration Declares U.S. 'Prepared' For War With China Amid Trade Tensions Read details...

His comments come amid increasing hostilities between Washington and Beijing, with China previously warning it was ready for “any form of war” if the U.S. continued its economic confrontations.
Finance

Niger Governor Bago Bans 'Corporate Beggars' From Minna Airport, Government House, Says They Are Lazy, Must Be Punished Read details...

Bago lamented that certain individuals have turned places such as the Minna airport, the state secretariat, and mosques into begging zones, often targeting high-profile personalities and government officials.
politics

Sowore On Abuja Court Ruling: We Knew From Time 'Illegal Police IG' Egbetokun, Justice Liman Were Colluding To Target My Passport, Deny My Freedom Read details...

Sowore stated this after the Federal High Court’s ruling on Tuesday, which rejected his application for the temporary release of his passport.
politics

One More Confession From The Buffoon Dictator: Who Killed Dele GIwa? By Bayo Oluwasanmi Read details...

If Babangida had not annulled June 12, it would have been the ignominious end of Babangida’s evil rule. It would have been the overthrow of a fascist dictatorship and the restoration of democracy.
Insecurity

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Church Priest, Seminarian In Edo State As Police Launch Manhunt Read details...

According to security sources, the police received a distress call from the Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Mr. Inaede Gabriel, alerting them that the church was under siege.
Education

Sowore Slams Northern Nigerian Governors As ‘Ignorant,’ ‘Idiotic’ For Closing Schools During Ramadan Fasting Read details...

Sowore, in a recent interview, questioned why Nigeria—a secular state—would allow religious considerations to interfere with academic activities. He pointed out that even in Saudi Arabia, where Muslims flock for the lesser Hajj, schools remain open during Ramadan.
International Politics

Trade War: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs On US Goods Read details...

Trudeau in a statement in reaction to imposition of 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada, stated that there was no justification for these actions, citing Canada's efforts to address the fentanyl crisis.
Finance

Oil Exploration: Protests Erupt In Ogoniland As Niger Delta Groups Demand Justice For Saro-Wiwa, Others Read details...

The groups insisted that for the ongoing plan to resume oil production in Ogoni to succeed, it must be driven by MOSOP, the grassroot movement which led the protests that ousted Shell from Ogoni in 1993.
Finance

Nigerian Petroleum Marketers Expect Further Drop Following ‘Price War’ Between NNPCL, Dangote Refinery Read details...

They have also assured Nigerians to expect further price reductions. It will be recalled that NNPCL recently announced its new petrol prices, ranging between N860 and N880 per litre in locations such as Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and other parts of the country. Fuel stations in the FCT have already begun implementing the new pricing.
politics

No Formal Petition Yet On Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio, Says Senate Read details...

Speaking on Arise TV's Morning Show on Monday, Adaramodu described the allegation as “a storm in a teacup” and insisted that all senators, including Akpoti-Uduaghan, must adhere to the rules of the Senate in their conduct and utterances.
politics

CNPP Urges Senate President Akpabio To Step Down For Sexual Harassment Probe Read details...

Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of victimising her in the Senate because she rejected his sexual advances.
politics

APC Suspends Kebbi Governor’s Aide For Bringing Snake To Govt House Read details...

He disclosed that on February 8, 2025, Sani-Giant brought a snake to Government House, causing fear among dignitaries, statesmen, and officials.
Finance

Lagos Assembly Shuts Down Offices Amid Leadership Crisis, Orders Staff To Work From Home Read details...

The leadership crisis, which has caused tensions among lawmakers, has raised concerns over security within the Assembly complex.
Education

Group Condemns School Closures For Ramadan In Bauchi, Katsina, Other Northern States Read details...

The organisation warns that this move disrupts education and risks worsening the already dire learning conditions in these states.
politics

Kwara APC Rift Deepens As Ilorin South Chairman Moves Transformer Donated To Community By Senator Mustapha To LG Secretariat Read details...

The transformer, meant to enhance electricity supply in the Alagbado area, was reportedly taken and relocated to the local government secretariat without prior consultation with community members.
politics

Ousted Obasa, Meranda, Other Lawmakers Meet APC Leaders, Attorney-General At Lagos Assembly, Read details...

Leaders of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi and the State Attorney General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), were also present, sparking speculation that a resolution to the crisis could be near.
politics

Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda May Resign Today Amid Tinubu's Push For Obasa's Reinstatement Despite Lawmakers' Objection Read details...

According to the source, the high-stakes meeting, which was attended by APC stakeholders and lawmakers, ended with a resolution that Meranda should step down to pave the way for Obasa’s return as Speaker.
politics

Lagos 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate Jandor Dumps Party Read details...

However, he did not disclose his next political step but assured that he would make it known in the coming months.
Breaking

EFCC Operatives Storm Lagos School With Guns, Harass Teachers And Pupils; Student Forced To Vomit In Fear –Vice Principal Read details...

Sources within the school revealed that about 16 EFCC operatives arrived unannounced, disrupted academic activities, and began marking the school building with the inscription: “Restrain Order, EFCC, Keep Off – 27/2/25.”
Finance

Obasanjo Offered N70Million Bribe To Lawmakers In 2006 For Third Term Agenda Support –Senator Adeyeye Read details...

Adeyeye detailed how lawmakers were pressured and financial incentives were dangled before them to extend Obasanjo’s stay in power beyond 2007.
Finance

Many Advocates Of ‘Justice For Mohbad’ Are Paid To Spread Lies Against Late Singer’s Wife, Wunmi –Lawyer Read details...

According to Akingbolu, Mohbad as a celebrity was a “never-walk-alone man” when he was alive, hence, had a lot of people with him when the unfortunate incident of his death occurred, “as borne out by the evidence of those who have testified at the coroner’s Inquest.”
politics

CUPP Slams APC For Holding Caucus Meeting At Presidential Villa, Calls It Abuse Of Power Read details...

Chief Peter Ameh criticised the use of the Presidential Villa for partisan activities, arguing that it undermines democratic principles and fairness.
politics

Lagos Assembly Rejects Suspended Clerk's Attempt To Resume Duty Despite Court Reinstatement Order Read details...

This comes despite Onafeko’s suspension on January 13 over allegations of financial misappropriation.
International Politics

Long Before Corruption Charges, U.S. Authorities Questioned Payments To Former Nigerian Official Read details...

Former Nigerian National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki is accused of mismanaging funds to fight Boko Haram militants
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