Rite Foods Partners NASRE Foundation to Support Ailing Journalists

Rite Foods Limited, a leading indigenous manufacturer in the Food & Beverages sector, has partnered the Noble Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) Foundation to provide support for ailing journalists and widows of deceased media practitioners in the country.    This collaboration comes as part of NASRE’s ongoing efforts to assist journalists facing health challenges across the country, having …

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Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha’s Trial Till March 13

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned till March 13, 2025 further hearing in the trial of Ismaila Mustapha for an offence bordering on alleged money laundering.   The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on January 12, 2022 arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment …

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Alleged N868.4m Fraud: Witnesses Narrate how Former Acting Accountant General Diverted Defence Ministry’s Funds

The trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku began on Friday, January 31, 2025 before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja with witnesses narrating how the defendant as former Director, Finance and Account in the Federal Ministry of Defence opened multiple bank accounts through which he allegedly diverted the ministry’s …

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Poverty has made me remain in politics since 1987, says Amaechi

A former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that his involvement in the political system had been shaped by poverty and necessity.   Amaechi made this remark at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity in Nigeria.   He declared that Nigerian politicians are …

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APC expels Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party over allegations of anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years, had formed a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives (TOP), now rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The group was accused of contributing to the party’s loss in …

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My Dog, My Life Decisions: Helen Paul addresses societal ills in new book

Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on digital platform, Amazon is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical expose of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the …

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JUST IN: Afe Babalola withdraws suits against Farotimi after Ooni, monarchs’ intervention

The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, in the early hours of Monday, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti State that Farotimi defamed him in a book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, the police arrested the activist lawyer …

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K1 under fire over comment on Muslim Clerics ahead of mother’s fidau prayer

Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has sparked controversy following a comment he made ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe. The statement, which many deemed offensive, came to light in a video that began trending on Friday. In the clip, K1 was seen conversing with …

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Caution Obasa Against Inciting Comments, Political Activist Tells APC

A Nigerian civil and political rights activist, Dr. Wale Ajewunmi, has warned former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to abstain from making comments and actions that can cause unrest in the State. He also advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to caution the former Speaker against making inciting utterances that could harm …

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‘No mercy next time’ — Burna Boy warns after Darlington’s prison release

Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has seemingly issued a cautionary message to Speed Darlington following his recent release from prison. Darlington was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo state. He was accused of cyberstalking Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artiste. Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with the embattled US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ …

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