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Farotimi Says Afe Babalola’s Firm Has Four Cases Against Him
Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday, disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits in different states filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office.
Farotimi disclosed this while speaking during the…
Miss Universe Nigeria Adetshina’s Mother Arrested in South Africa
South African authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, over allegations of fraudulently obtaining a South African identity document.
The Department of Home Affairs confirmed…
Canada Declines to Address Nigerian Military Chiefs’ Visa Denials, Citing Privacy
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has acknowledged media reports concerning the visa denials of senior Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.
This was contained in a…
BRT Commuters to Pay More as Lagos Govt Hikes Fares Over High Expenses
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has increased the fare for the Bus Rapid Transit better known as BRT.
A notice posted by LAMATA on Thursday afternoon said the 18 per cent increment would begin next week.…
‘They Can Go to Hell’—NSA Ribadu Slams Canada Over Defence Chief’s Visa Rejection
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday berated the Canadian embassy for denying Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and other army chiefs visas.
Speaking in Abuja at the maiden annual lecture of…
Lawmakers Pass ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget Amid Fiscal Concerns
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill.
The bill was passed separately by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A breakdown of the budget showed N3.645trn for statutory transfers,…
MTN Says ‘Forgive and Forget’ as It Apologises for 200% Data Price Hike
Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle.
The price hike where internet…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Violating Legal Tender Laws by Refusing Naira
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate on Wednesday arraigned one Precious Uzondu, on a two-count charge bordering on his alleged refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.
This was made known in a…
NLC to Govt: Reverse Telecom Tariff Hike or Face Shutdown
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the implementation of a 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies, demanding immediate reversal of the old tariff.
The NLC and the Federal Government had earlier constituted a…
Lights Out! National Grid Suffers Another Breakdown
The national grid has collapsed again, plunging millions of Nigerians into darkness.
The collapse which happened on Wednesday is the first in 2025.
Confirming this in a post on X, the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company…
NACA Warns Nigerians: Stay Safe This Valentine, Protect Yourself from HIV
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Tuesday urged Nigerians to prioritise safety and responsibility to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
A statement…
IGP Prohibits Plainclothes Officers from Carrying Rifles
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned police officers in the country against rights violations, and other misconduct.
“No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian…
Nigeria Ranks 36th Among World’s Most Corrupt Countries in 2024
Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world.
Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total…
Adelabu Vows to Act as UI Students Protest UCH Power Outage
Medical students at the University of Ibadan (UI) have staged a protest at the University College Hospital (UCH) over a prolonged power outage that has lasted “more than 100 days”.
The students, who are trained at the teaching…
Sharia Panels Will Foster Peace in South-West – JAMB Registrar
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has urged South-West leaders to endorse the formation of Sharia panels in the region to foster peace and religious harmony.
Oloyede, who doubles as…