Tinubu hosts Kazakhstan colleague, Tokayev in Abu Dhabi

President Bola Tinubu has hosted the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates today. The meeting was aimed at exploring new opportunities for expanding bilateral relations between Nigeria and Kazakhstan. Tinubu alongside other invited Heads of State and Government, global dignitaries, policy makers and industry leaders are currently in the United Arab …

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Abducted Anambra female banker killed after ransom payment

A female banker, identified simply as Ifeoma, has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after her family paid a ransom for her release. The victim was reportedly abducted in Onitsha and stayed several days in captivity before her captors reached out to the family members for ransom. A family source who craved anonymity disclosed the development to our …

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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: EFCC presents four more witnesses against Saleh Mamman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 13, 2025 presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 …

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How Lagos Speaker, Obasa was impeached …his many sins

In a dramatic turn of events, the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over alleged gross misconduct. His removal while he was in the United States followed allegations of misappropriation of funds, high-handedness and lack of transparency in the management of the Assembly’s affairs. The impeachment sparked jubilation among lawmakers. Obasa, in his third term as …

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EFCC Arrests Five Katsina Internal Revenue Officials for Alleged N1.3billion Fraud

Operatives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue over alleged diversion of N1,294,337,676.53 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety Four Million, Three Hundred and Thirty Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy Six Naira, Fifty Three Kobo) belonging to the Katsina State Government. …

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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. These are against 103,586.33 and 63.166 trillion posted last week. Consequently, equity investors gained a total of N1.137 trillion for the week under review. Similarly, all other indices finished higher with the exception of …

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Ibadan Stampede: Oyo Court Grants Bail To Ooni’s Ex-Wife Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, School Principal

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted the bail applications filed by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, owner of a prominent indigenous radio station, Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Abdullahi Fasasi. The ruling was pronounced by Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court, on …

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Kingdompreneur Breakthrough Bootcamp: Bethel Ministries Announces Four-Day Digital Skills Training …to Feature Ace Digital Experts

Bethel Ministries Ajah, Lagos State has announced a free four-day digital training tagged Kingdompreneur Breakthrough Bootcamp. The practical digital skills empowerment workshop for possessing your possession in 2025 will take place between Wednesday, January 15th and Saturday, January 18th, at Bethel Church Ajah, Bethel Wondercity, Ilaje, Bus stop, Lagos from 10:AM to 4:00 PM daily. The program will feature training …

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Omolara Alebiosu Shobowale: An indefatigable educationist, illustrious daughter of ErukuCity celebrates her birthday ~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

Every January 13th is a momentous day in your life. I am delighted to join your well-wishers in extending warm felicitations to you on Monday, January 13th, 2025, as you celebrate your birthday. Mrs Omolara, I acknowledge your extraordinary humility and educational prowess with great admiration. These qualities have earned you the esteem of your peers and positioned you as …

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