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Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of […]
With a wide range of celebrations carried out by final year students during signing off from higher institutions, the management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has looked for a way to curtail the habit by banning post-examination celebrations in and around the university’s campuses. The announcement of the ban, especially for final-year students […]
Another restriction has been slammed the Rivers State Government by a Federal High Court in Abuja that all financial monthly allocations from the Central Bank of Nigeria to the state should be put on hold. Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik said the 2024 budget Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented to Rivers House […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four men linked to fraudulent withdrawals and unauthorized access to bank computer systems in Abuja following intelligence information. The leader of the syndicate group, was arrested alongside Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Damian Ali, and Mohammed Bello Mahmud, who is the Managing Director Director of Downstone Ultimate […]
Protesters have stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, demanding the redeployment of Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola as Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner over fears of favoritism in the state’s upcoming election. The protesters waving banners with various inscriptions that what played out in Edo State will not be repeated in Ondo State. […]
Controversies trailed Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, after he assaulted a Bolt driver, Abuwatseya, who came to deliver a snail package and asked him to come out but instead was beaten by the politician and even promised to send him on extinction. The House Rep member has, […]
Following the age limit restrictions by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on students seeking admission to attain age 18 before being admitted into tertiary institutions, a former Nigeria Bar Association Chairman in the Warri branch dragged the board to court. Barrister John Aikpokpo-Martins, dissatisfied with the directives from JAMB despite exemption by […]
The holiday for the end of 2024 is fast approaching, but it seems a hike in everything will make the period a moment of solemn reflection for Nigerians cause even visiting friends and family will be limited. This comes amidst the increment of fuel pump prices across the nation and the recent increase […]
Two months to the year rounding off, the House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to adequately make jingles on radios, Television stations, and social media to sensitize the public about the December 31, 2024, expiration of old naira notes to avoid a repeat of 2023. The motion was […]
A helicopter with registration 5NBQG, carrying eight passengers and operated by East Wind Aviation, has reportedly crashed in Rivers State waters. Reports from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development revealed that the helicopter was flying from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the NUIMANTAN oil rig near Bonny Island before it crashed into […]
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