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A 53-year-old legal practitioner, Wale Odusola, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, over alleged verbal and psychological abuse of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on social media. Odusola was accused of using his Facebook page to launch attacks on the governor, alleging that he had failed to be parochial and…

By Bayero Ade Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, made a public appearance on the streets of Lagos on Tuesday, drawing a significant crowd of supporters. According to Top newspaper, This development follows the controversial security takeover of the Assembly complex just a day earlier. Obasa, who was removed…

By Miracle Ogunde There is a sharp decline in Nigeria’s inflation from the 34.80% recorded in December 2024 to 24.48% year on year in January 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), through the Statistician-General of the Federation Adeyemi Adeniran announced this on Tuesday. According to Adeniran the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – which measures…

By Miracle Ogunde No fewer than 789 former terrorist combatants are currently undergoing the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under the Nigerian Army’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing journalists. Represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal…

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT. They were arrested in Amax Apartment, Guzape, following credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include a Toyota Highlander with customized registration number (BORNO AAA) and…

The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has confirmed Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the rightful Soun of Ogbomoso. This decision overturns an earlier ruling that had nullified his appointment. On Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice Yargata Nimpar ruled in favor of Oba Olaoye on all 10 grounds of appeal. The case had originated from…

Chief Edwin Clark, a former federal commissioner of information and a respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has passed away at the age of 97. Born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Delta State, he dedicated his life to public service, holding key positions at local, state, and federal levels. Clark was a…

By Bayero Ade Edwin Clark, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and a leading figure in the South-South region, has passed away at the age of 97. In a statement issued by the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, it was confirmed that Clark died on Monday night, February 17, 2025. The statement,…

Nigerian musician Davido has publicly retracted his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, following violent clashes in the state. Initially, Davido had accused the police of failing to act during the unrest caused by attempts from ousted local government chairmen to reclaim their positions despite a court ruling removing them…

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications provider, has adjusted its data and call tariffs, with some data plans experiencing up to a 50% increase. According to Afripost, The updated pricing details were published on the company’s website on Monday. The price revision, which affects various data bundles, reflects the growing financial strain on telecom operators…