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target=_blank>Human rights lawyer arrested for ‘defaming’ Tony Elumelu
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, for allegedly defaming the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Group, Tony Elumelu. The lawyer was allegedly picked up from his residence in Lagos and whisked to Ado, the Ekiti State capital where he is currently being questioned. Farotimi’s arrest was first
target=_blank>South Africa relaxes visa rules for Nigerian tourists, businessmen
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for visa without submitting their passport. Ramaphosa spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. The South African leader said his country had simplified its visa processes to facilitate
target=_blank>EFCC, Sowore clash over unnamed owner of 753 forfeited Abuja duplexes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday locked horns over non-disclosure of the identity of an alleged former government official who owned the forfeited 753 units of duplexes in Abuja. While Sowore said the anti-graft agency was doing Public Relations
target=_blank>Over 700 ballot boxes burnt as fire guts INEC office in Delta
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a fire incident at its Ika North East Local Government Area (LGA) office in Owa-Oyibu town, Delta State, has led to destruction of valuable items. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said this on Tuesday in a statement at
target=_blank>Sultan, CAN ask FG to punish terror sponsors
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has challenged the federal and state governments to identify and punish individuals, groups or organisations responsible for terror and hardship inflicted on Nigerians through armed non-state actors, irrespective of their status or network. The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Alhaji
target=_blank>Yuletide: Aero slashes airfares to N80,000
Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, has slashed its airfares to a minimum of N80,000 for local flights during Yuletide season. The airline’s managing director, Ado Sanusi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos, on Tuesday, described the cut in the price of airfares as ‘pocket friendly’ saying it was aimed to ease air travellers
target=_blank>FG inaugurates committee on establishment of National Youth Bank
The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to establish the national youth bank in an effort to empower young people, cultivate their potential and support their ambitions in ways that will create lasting change. In a statement signed by Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Youth Development, Omolara Esan, the Minister,
target=_blank>Excitement as babies born without anus undergo surgery at Delta hospital
A seven-year-old girl born without an anus has successfully undergone life-changing surgery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State. The surgery, which lasted over 11 hours, was performed by a multi-disciplinary team led by renowned pediatric surgeon Professor Emmanuel Ameh. The procedure reconstructed a functional a*** structure while addressing related complications. The Chief
target=_blank>Akpabio, Nasarawa Senator trade words over Port Harcourt refinery
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West) on Tuesday engaged in an altercation on the issue of Port Harcourt refinery during plenary. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced last week that the Port Harcourt refinery had commenced operations. But controversy has trailed the announcement as many Nigerians, including
target=_blank>CNG: Tax Reform Bills need thorough consultation
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) says the current tax reform bills presently generating debates across the country need to undergo a thorough evaluation through adequate consultation with all sub nationals and key stakeholders including civil society organisations and educational institutions before it is passed into law. CNG stated its position on Tuesday in Abuja
target=_blank>NAFDAC confiscates N180m worth of fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, had intercepted fake alcoholic drinks valued at over N180 million in Lagos. The agency, while disclosing this in a statement via its X handle on Tuesday, said the products were confiscated following a raid on a makeshift factory in Oke Arin Market, Lagos Island.
NAFDAC confiscates N180m worth of fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos
target=_blank>Tax reform bills: Why I support Tinubu – Seriake Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson has said that there is nothing wrong with the tax reform bills currently being considered at the National Assembly. However, he said massive consultations should have been held. Dickson also said that there is nothing unfair in the revenue-sharing model proposed in the Bills. According to the Bayelsa-born lawmaker, disagreements over the
Tax reform bills: Why I support Tinubu – Seriake Dickson
target=_blank>Nigerian Customs arrests officers in viral assault video
The Nigerian Customs Service has identified and arrested two of its personnel in Seme Command over their alleged involvement in the assault of members of the public, captured in a recent viral video. The Comptroller of the Seme Area Command, Comptroller Kayode Kolade, made this disclosure on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Seme. He said
Nigerian Customs arrests officers in viral assault video
target=_blank>UBA heralds festive season, lights up Lagos Marina Garden
United Bank for Africa, through its Corporate Social Responsibility Arm, the UBA Foundation, on Monday, held its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony to kick-start the festive season. The dazzling ceremony, held at the UBA head office in Lagos, brought together staff, customers, and well-wishers in a heart-warming display of joy, gratitude, and unity. The Garden Light-Up,
UBA heralds festive season, lights up Lagos Marina Garden
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, will be without Luke Shaw for Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Arsenal. Shaw came on as a second-half substitute in the 4-0 win over Everton last Sunday. However, the England defender has picked up a fresh injury, which he described as “a small setback”. In a statement on Tuesday night,
EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea can dominate English football — Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed the team can go on to “dominate English football” in the next five to 10 years. The Blues currently sit in third position, level on 25 points with Arsenal. Maresca, speaking to the media ahead of Wednesday’s match against Southampton, said their age profile means they will only keep
EPL: Chelsea can dominate English football — Maresca
target=_blank>Edo polls: Athena Centre’s reports partisan – Kassim Afegbua
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kassim Afegbua, has faulted the report by Athena Centre claiming the Edo governorship election was rigged. DAILY POST reports that Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, a non-partisan research institute, over the weekend, indicted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the September 21
Edo polls: Athena Centre’s reports partisan – Kassim Afegbua
target=_blank>Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ya ziyarci daliban da gwamnatin Kano ta dauki nauyin karatunsu a India
Gwamnan jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf ya ziyarci daliban da gwamnatinsa ta dauki nauyin su karo karatu a kasar India. A ziyarar da ya kai kasar a ranar Talata, gwamna Yusuf ya yaba da yadda daliban su ka mayar da hankali wajen karatunsu. Wannan na kunshe a cikin sanarwar da mai magana da yawunsa, Sunusi
Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ya ziyarci daliban da gwamnatin Kano ta dauki nauyin karatunsu a India
target=_blank>Gov Buni reacts to Yobe fire incident
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed shock at the news of the early morning fire outbreak at the Bayan Tasha market in Damaturu. Governor Buni, in a statement through his Director General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, directed the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency to take stock of the number of
Gov Buni reacts to Yobe fire incident
target=_blank>Falana reveals reason behind Dele Farotimi’s arrest
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has disclosed that lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi was arrested for alleged criminal libel. Falana, who said Farotimi was arrested in Lagos State on Tuesday, is demanding his unconditional release from illegal custody. In a statement he signed, Falana said: “I just confirmed that Mr Dele Farotimi was arrested in
Falana reveals reason behind Dele Farotimi’s arrest
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