Category: News
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Court Orders CBN to Release Funds to Kano LGs
The Kano State High Court on Monday ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must stop withholding funds from the Federation Account intended for the 44 local government areas in Kano. The case was filed by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Ibrahim Muhd, and others in November 2024. They…
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Customs Boss Defends Tenure Extensions for Senior Officers
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has confirmed that the service extensions granted to several senior officers in the agency followed proper procedures and were approved by President Bola Tinubu. The tenure extensions, which are set to last for a year, have raised concerns within the agency, with some employees worried…
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Dangote Calls $23bn Refinery the Biggest Risk of His Life
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has labeled his $23 billion refinery project as the biggest risk he’s ever taken. He shared this in a recent interview, acknowledging the difficult journey to complete such a massive undertaking. The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is set to be Africa’s largest. Dangote discussed the various challenges,…
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Portable Declared Wanted for Attacking Ogun Officials
The Ogun State Police Command has declared singer Habeeb Olalomi, known as Portable, wanted for allegedly attacking government officials while they were on duty. The incident happened on February 5, 2025, around 10:00 a.m. at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota. Three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development were enforcing regulations…
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Plane Crashes, Turns Upside Down at Toronto Pearson Airport, Canada
TORONTO – A Delta Air Lines flight operated by Endeavor Air, a CRJ700 aircraft traveling from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), crashed while landing at Toronto Airport on February 17, 2025. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft experienced a flap actuator failure, resulting in a hard landing that caused…
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UK-Based Nigerian Begs AGF Fagbemi For Help, Alleges Threats To Life Over Property Dispute in Ilorin
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Aliyu Kazim, has raised concerns over threats to his life following years of legal battles over his property in Ilorin, Kwara State. Despite securing multiple court rulings in his favor, Kazim alleges that he continues to face harassment, wrongful arrests, and intimidation from powerful individuals linked to the fraudulent sale of…
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Lagos Police Commissioner Removed Amid Escalating Speakership Crisis
By Bayero Ade The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, replacing Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale. According to Politics Nigeria, This move, announced on Monday, comes amidst rising tensions in the Lagos State House of Assembly. CP Jimoh, who previously served as the Commissioner of…
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Gov Aiyedatiwa Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen
– LCDA structures remain intact, says Gov. The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday inagurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, marking a significant step in restoring democratic governance at the grassroots level. The swearing-in ceremony, held at The Dome, Akure,…
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Man found dead in Ondo, residents urge quick evacuation
A middle-aged man, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered dead in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, on Monday. According to reports from The Hope Metro, the man’s lifeless body, dressed in tattered clothing, was found along Olokuta, near Reserve Garage in Ore. The cause of death has yet to…
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Mother, two children killed in Ondo fire incident
A devastating fire in Ondo State on Sunday night claimed the lives of a mother and her two children. The incident occurred at Rainbow Street, near Onipakala Junction off Adeyemi Road in the Ondo West Local Government Area. A family member, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed on Monday that the victims were burnt beyond…