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In Kano, widespread protests have erupted following the sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf. The lower court invalidated 165,663 votes, declaring them invalid due to lacking signatures or stamps from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Appeal Court upheld this decision, reducing...
Mrs. Folakemi from Ede local government in Osun state has stirred online discussions with her unconventional decision. Suffering from goiter, she initially sought medical assistance to alleviate her pain. However, when a team of doctors offered her free medical services, she surprisingly opted...
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State Chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike led by its chairman, Oluwagbenga Olakunle Eludire. The strike, effective immediately, follows protests on Monday and Tuesday by Osun JUSUN members against alleged maladministration by the...
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, bail in the sum of N300 million and two sureties in like sum. The sureties are required to provide certificates of occupancy and titles of...
A Kaduna man, Lukman Soladoye, faced a Shari’a court for beating his wife and four children, claiming it was to correct them out of love. The complainant initially sought a divorce due to the ongoing assaults but later changed her mind, settling with her husband. In court, she requested a...
A Nigerian man shared his harrowing journey from living 21 years in the United States to finding himself homeless under the Oshodi Bridge in Lagos for two years. The man, who had studied Banking and Finance in London, attributed his downfall to a prophetic dream where he flew across the skies...
Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has identified 677 houses in Festac Town, Awumo-Odofin area of Lagos, for complete demolition. Additionally, 744 other structures face partial demolition due to developers' violations. Akintola Olagbemiro, the Southwest Zonal Manager for FHA, revealed these...
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, spearheaded a demolition exercise in Ebute-Metta on Saturday, targeting distressed buildings that posed significant risks to residents. Despite prior notices, occupants had reportedly refused to vacate the structures...
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has disclosed that Emirates Airline is on the brink of announcing the resumption date for its flights to Nigeria. Keyamo shared this update on his official X page on Sunday, revealing that discussions with Emirates Airline...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to file charges against Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel involved in a confrontation at the Kaduna command of the anti-graft agency. The incident unfolded on Friday when EFCC operatives clashed with NAF personnel...
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