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Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has  congratulated his daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, who is professionally known as DJ Cuppy, after she received an invitation from King Charles III. The British monarch invited Nigerian disc jockey to a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of The King’s Trust Awards 2024. Sharing a photo of Cuppy’s meeting with…

Protesters marched to the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly in Abuja on Friday, demanding President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the Kano Emirate conflict. The protesters, marching peacefully, carried banners highlighting their concerns about the escalating situation in Kano. They called on President Tinubu to use his authority to resolve the crisis and ensure the…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has vowed to report what he described as the abuse of court orders to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. He said this while reacting to the court order which restrained the reinstatement of Sanusi and restrained the dethronement of five Emirs in the state. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of…

The reinstated Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has arrived at the Kano Government House to officially receive his appointment letter. The Emir arrived in Kano late Thursday, and a low-key homecoming reception was organized for him based on security advice. However, according to DailyTrust, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Ajegunle Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) arresting a notorious informant suspect, Ashiru Mohammed known for harbouring kidnappers. Mohammed was arrested with two female accomplices, Raham Abubakar and Sadiya Mohammed, who were found in possession of one Beretta pistol, one pistol…

Anjel. In her captivating evolution, Anjel, the boundary-breaking artist renowned for her electrifying metal anthems with rock band South Haven, is poised to once again captivate the music scene. On May 23rd, 2024, she will introduce her eagerly awaited debut Afropop single, “Fire,” signaling a daring shift from metal to the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat.…

Emir Sanusi. The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday formally announced the reappointed former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi back as the Emir of Kano. Kabir Yusuf who spoke while he signed into law the amended Kano Emirate Council law (repeal bill 2024) gaves 48 hours to…

  Governor Sim Fubara & Samuel Nwanosike. There seem to be looming crises about to rock the Rivers State Government as the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Samuel Nwanosike aka Ishi has vowed not to vacate office at the end of his tenure by June 16th. The chairman loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike…

Ashraf Sanusi, the son of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has asserted that the state has corrected an injustice. Ashraf stated this while reacting to the state assembly’s abolishment of the five emirate councils and his father’s possible reinstatement as Emir of Kano. There is no official…

Justice Suleiman Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday granted bail to the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his brother, Ahmad Abubakar Sirika. The bail was set at ₦100 million each, with stringent conditions attached, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against them. Both defendants are required to provide two…

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed for third reading, a bill reverting to ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’, the old National Anthem. The bill sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Prof Julius Ihonbvere, underwent an accelerated consideration on the floor of the House before passage. The passage of the bill came despite oppositions…

Oliver Alawuba. The Group Managing Director of Africa’s global banking brand, United Bank for Africa, UBA, Oliver Alawuba on Monday said that amidst economic challenges and market dynamics, the bank, in 75 years of its existence has demonstrated remarkable financial strength and resilience. Speaking at the UBA’s 75th anniversary’s global press conference, Alawuba said the…

Abba Kyari has been granted bail following 27 months of being held in detention. An Abuja Federal High Court has approved a two-week bail for DCP Abba Kyari, the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, following his 27-month detention. Kyari is anticipated to complete the funeral ceremonies for his late mother, Yachilla Kyari.…

Dr. Shaibu Husseini. The Federal Government through the office of the Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films.   This was declared by Dr. Husseini while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free…

Court. An unidentified septuagenarian has slumped and died inside an Ondo State High Court session in Oka, Ondo. The incident occurred before the court proceedings had begun. Witnesses reported that the deceased was present to testify as a witness in a case involving his friend. A court staff, speaking anonymously, said that the septuagenarian collapsed…

Tinubu. The Nigerian government is going to hold a “low-key” official ceremony to mark the one year in office of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Mr Idris stated this on Wednesday at the ministerial press briefing series held at the Radio House in Abuja. It is…

Rita. Actress Rita Edochie has lamented the continuous unrest of Junior Pope’s soul since his passing and pleads for his soul to rest.   This comes after her nephew, Yul Edochie, claimed that he was betrayed by an undisclosed person, which was why he didn’t mourn or attend his funeral.  In a message posted on…

Elvert Ekom Ayambem. Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem has been impeached as the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members of the house over allegations of misappropriation of funds.                              …

VDM. Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been remanded in police custody until his next hearing, which is billed to be held next week Wednesday. Otse was reportedly arraigned for cyberbullying which he pleaded not guilty to on Wednesday in an Abuja court. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, applied for bail,…

His mates. Controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself police ambassador a few days after causing a stir while evading arrest by police officers. Portable made this known in a post on his Instagram page, where he shared photos of himself with his father and other high-ranking officers in the Lagos…