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Falana backs court judgment, says Kano can’t have two emirs

  An activist and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Wednesday categorically stated that Kano State must have only one emir as passed by the Court of Appeal, and the 16th emir of Kano has come to stay in ...

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Two nabbed for using fake transfers to buy clothes in Ogun

  The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday said its officers have arrested Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare for allegedly buying clothes worth N220,000 using fake bank transfers from one Christopher Chukwuma at Oru Ijebu in the Ijebu North Local ...

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Al-Mustapha, others hail Sardauna, blame Northern leaders for region’s backwardness

  Prominent Northerners, including a former Chief Security Officer to the late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha,  Senator Natasha Apkoti, and Chief Spokesperson of Labour Party, Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 polls, Dr Yunusa Tanko, gathered at the ...

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Drake sues Universal music over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

  Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group’s release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him amounted to defamation and harassment. UMG is behind both Drake and Lamar, two superstar rappers ...

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Police probe abuse of Havertz’s wife after Arsenal star’s woes

  Police have launched an investigation into social media abuse aimed at Arsenal forward Kai Havertz’s wife after his latest poor performance. Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal’s shootout defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round on ...

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My life got better after Mohbad’s death — Singer’s father

  Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa, aka Mohbad, has revealed that his life got better after the death of his son. Aloba revealed this in an interview with a media personality, Akin Abolade, popularly known as ...

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Alaafin stool: My supporters abandoned me for money, Oyo prince laments

  One of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, has recounted his experiences during the contest for the crown. In a statement published on Facebook on Tuesday, the prince congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola ...

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Protesting students attack Ogun deputy gov’s convoy

  Protesting students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday, attacked the convoy of the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele. It was gathered that the angry students attacked the convoy of Salako-Oyedele, who was on her way to ...

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EFCC arrests four Chinese, 101 Nigerians for internet fraud

  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested four Chinese nationals and 101 Nigerians in a business apartment in the Gudu area of Abuja over suspected internet fraud. The commission announced the arrests on Thursday, 9 January ...

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Police arrest man for spreading fake news on social media

  The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 38-year-old man, Destiny Ekhorutomuen, for allegedly using social media platforms to spread false and inciting content intended to damage the reputation of the police and provoke public discontent. Force Public Relations Officer, ...

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DSS arrests blogger for cloning agency’s website, advertising fake recruitment

  The Department of State Services has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, identified as Augustus, for cloning its official website and posting a fake recruitment notice. The suspect, from Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan ...

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Hit-and-run driver injures three in Ogun auto crash

  The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that three individuals sustained injuries in a late-night accident at Abule Ojo Junction near Alagbole, Ogun State. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed the details in a statement released on Friday. ...

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Bet9ja rewards customers with N1bn

  Bet9ja has rewarded customers following the conclusion of its promotional campaign, the ‘N1 Billion Xmas Countdown,’ which saw the jackpot winner take home N100m. In a statement, Bet9ja noted the campaign, launched on December 12, marked a season of ...

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Ecobank supports Nigerian artists with sustainable art initiative

  Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a new art installation, ‘Kong in a Cage,’ by artist, Toyeeb Ajayi. According to a statement from the bank on Tuesday, the installation, made entirely from recycled materials, is now on display at the Ecobank ...

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Dogs attack, kill Nigerian woman in Italy

  A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically lost her life after being mauled by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The incident occurred late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa ...

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FG confirms Bird Flu outbreak in Kano state

  The Federal Government confirmed on Tuesday the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State The disease has impacted various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. A circular signed by ...

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Fuji singer, King Rokan is de.ad

  Fuji singer, King Rokan is de.ad King Rokan, with real names as Richard Olorunrokan Adekola, was an Atlanta based Fuji musician until his sudden de.ath. His passing away was announced by Ayo Shonaiya on Instagram. Sharing a clip from one ...

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Portable sparks confusion with bizarre Fanta offering ritual

  Portable has left fans perplexed after sharing a video of himself performing a strange ritual. In the clip, he is seen pouring multiple bottles of Fanta into a river, ostensibly as an offering to marine gods. The unconventional practice ...

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EFCC wants tertiary institutions to introduce anti-corruption courses

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wants institutions of higher learning across the country to introduce anti-corruption courses as a core requirement for all first-year students. The anti-graft agency said the introduction of the courses would equip undergraduates with ...

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Many people promised and failed – Fish Pie vendor

  Alex Elvasam, the talented fish pie vendor who gained widespread recognition for his endearing voice, has opened up about the disappointment of failed promises by many. Recall that Alex received numerous offers of support and generosity from individuals, including ...

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I have no regret i k!lled my gf – arrested Gospel singer

  Thirty-two-year-old Timileyin Ajayi has been remanded in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the state capital, following his arrest for the murder of his alleged girlfriend, 24-year-old Salome Eleojo Adaidu. Salome, a ...

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KWAM1’s ex-wife Hafsat Anifowoshe is de.ad

  Fuji Maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM1, is mourning the loss of one of his ex-wives, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe. She was aged 65 at the time of her passing earlier on Tuesday, due to an unknown ailment. ...

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FIRSTBANK CLARIFIES MISLEADING REPORTS, REASSURES CUSTOMERS OF GOLD STANDARD BANKING SERVICES

  FIRSTBANK CLARIFIES MISLEADING REPORTS, REASSURES CUSTOMERS OF GOLD STANDARD BANKING SERVICES   Our attention has been drawn to recent media reports regarding a commercial transaction between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) that is ...

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NGX weekly: Investors gain N1.137trn as Wema, FBN, Universal lead

  The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 1.80 per cent each, to close the week at 105,451.06 and N64.303 trillion respectively. Theses are against 103,586.33 and 63.166 trillion posted last week. Consequently, equity investors ...

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