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Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to Start Afresh March 21, Identity of New Judge Revealed
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to begin anew on March 21, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team is prepared for the proceedings. However, Ejimakor disclosed that…
Woman Jumps Off Third Mainland Bridge, Found Dead
A yet-to-be-identified woman plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday afternoon and was later recovered dead. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, according to eyewitnesses. Marine police officers stationed in the area swiftly responded to the emergency and recovered the body, but despite…
Otedola Bridge Fire: Lagos to Enforce ‘No Truck’ Policy, Inspect Roadworthiness
The Lagos State government has vowed to enforce a strict “no truck” policy across the state following a devastating gas truck explosion under the Otedola Bridge on Tuesday night. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this after leading a team from the ministry to assess the accident scene. He emphasized that the truck…
Nigeria Squandered Future Generations’ Wealth for 50 Years, Tinubu Declares
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria was on the brink of bankruptcy before his administration took decisive steps to remove the fuel subsidy and implement critical economic reforms. Speaking on Thursday while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that…
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
FG Begins Construction of 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses, Commits to East-West Road Completion by 2026
The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has announced the release of 30% mobilisation funds for the construction of two bypasses on the 2nd Niger Bridge, linking the Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageways. This development came as the Federal Government assured that the reconstruction of the flood-damaged East-West Road in Rivers State would be completed between December…
US Funding Withdrawal: Nigeria Addressing Healthcare Funding Gaps, Says Health Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has assured that the federal government is taking proactive steps to address funding and policy gaps in the nation’s healthcare system following the recent withdrawal of healthcare funding by the United States. Speaking at an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis,…
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on Wine, Alcohol from EU; France Vows Retaliation
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from European Union countries in retaliation against the bloc’s planned levies on US-produced whiskey. The announcement, made on Thursday via Trump’s Truth Social platform, marks the latest escalation in a series of trade disputes between the US and…
PDP Crisis: INEC Urges Court to Refrain from Intervening in Anyanwu’s Case
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to refrain from adjudicating the suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, challenging his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a counter-affidavit filed on Thursday, INEC argued that it would be in the…
Nigerian Artists Generate Over ₦58 Billion in Spotify Royalties for 2024 – Report
Nigerian music has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, with artists earning more than ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024, according to the streaming platform’s annual Loud & Clear report. This figure represents a twofold increase from 2023 and is five times higher than earnings recorded in 2022. The report also reveals a significant…