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Why Criminals In FCT Target Women — Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu
Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu was appointed the commissioner of police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) just over a month ago, however, he has already registered his footprints firmly on the ground. Like commissioners of police in other states, his mandate is to stamp out crimes and criminals from…
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Why Pastor Tobi Adegboyega will face deportation — UK judges
The United Kingdom immigration upper tribunal has stated why Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), will face deportation. According to PUNCH, the 44-year-old pastor, who arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but overstayed when his visa expired, had sought to remain…
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Femi Bakre Honored with African Leaders of Integrity Merit Award
In recognition of his exceptional leadership and transformative impact on the banking and finance industry, Managing Director and CEO of Parallex Bank, Dr. Olufemi Bakre, has been honored with the prestigious African Leaders of Integrity Merit Award. The award, conferred during the 20th African Leadership Development Conference in Accra, Ghana,…
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Battle for Lagos 2027: Between Tokunbo Abiru, Akinwumi Ambode, Who Will Succeed Sanwo-Olu?
The race for the Lagos State governorship in 2027 is poised to be one of the most gripping political contests in recent memory, as two formidable figures—Tokunbo Abiru, a financial titan turned politician, and Akinwunmi Ambode, the once-revered former governor—vie for the mantle of leadership. Amid the clamor, one poser…
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Economy
Obasa: Blinded by His Ambition
Attempt by the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to use Thursday’s budget presentation by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to settle political scores will forever hunt him and hurt his career, writes Shola Oyeyipo Whoever seeks the peace and progress of Lagos State, and understands the import of the…
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Multichoice Group writes off N31.6 billion in Nigeria’s liquidated Heritage Bank
The South African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, said it has written off the N31.6 billion ($21 million) cash it had with the recently liquidated Heritage Bank. The Group disclosed this in its results for the six months ended September 30, 2024. The Group had earlier in its annual report for…
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Crime
United StatesU.S. places $25,000 bounty on Nigerian suspect in murder trial
The United States has announced a $25,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a Nigerian fugitive facing trial for the alleged murder of his infant son. According to a statement by Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Don Freeman, released on the agency’s website, Olawusi is now…
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Entertainment
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Lojay, Davido, Yemi Alade sweep Grammy nominations
In addition, Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 new nods, setting a record as the most-nominated artiste in Grammy history. Nigerian artistes have secured a strong showing at the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards, with top acts such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Lojay, Davido, and Yemi Alade…
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Marketers sue Dangote, insist on petrol import, Don’t allow Dangote takeover energy sector, oil marketers tell court
Three oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers, in a joint counter affidavit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, and dated November 5, 2024, a response…
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