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Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82, July 13, 2025, London

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Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, aged 82, has passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, while receiving medical treatment at a clinic in London, his family confirmed today via spokesperson Garba Shehu. Legacy of Military

Lagosians Shun LG Polls, Say ‘Our Votes Don’t Count’

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Despite Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos, voter turnout was very low as many residents stayed away from polling units, citing a lack of trust in the process. In several areas, streets remained quiet as

U.S. Court Orders Release of Confidential Records on Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Case

FG Blames June Salary Delay on Technical Glitches, Urges Workers to Remain Calm

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The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has blamed the delay in June 2025 salaries on a technical glitch, particularly affecting workers with accounts at Zenith Bank. In a statement on Friday,

Where Is President Tinubu? – Atiku’s Aide Ibe Raises Concern

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Paul Ibe, media aide to Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s whereabouts following the conclusion of the BRICS summit in Brazil. Ibe noted that since the summit ended, the presidency has not

Garba Shehu Admits He Made Up Rat Story to Distract from Buhari’s Health

July 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Garba Shehu, who formerly served as the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has admitted that the widely circulated 2017 tale of rats taking over the Presidential Villa was intentionally

EFCC Reacts to Steve Osuji’s Allegations, Backs Olukoyede’s Leadership and Transparency

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly refuted claims made by columnist Steve Osuji accusing its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, of lacking integrity and transparency. In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale,

UK Court Orders Nigerian Woman to Pay £25,000 for False R#pe Accusation

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A UK High Court has ordered a Nigerian woman, Cynthia Chia, to pay £25,000 in damages to Dubai-based businessman Idowu Ogunkanmi, after finding her guilty of fabricating a rape accusation and conducting a nearly decade-long

Edo Gov Okpebholo Vows to Probe Obaseki Over Alleged ₦8bn Software Consultancy Payments

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to probe former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, alleging over ₦8 billion was paid to consultants for software. Speaking after his Supreme Court victory, Okpebholo said a Commission of

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights ₦5m Contempt Ruling, Seeks Appeal Court’s Intervention

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that found her guilty of contempt and fined her ₦5 million. The judgment, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, also ordered the senator

Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home To Be Converted Into Historic Tourist Site

July 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The village of Dolton, Illinois, has purchased the childhood residence of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to become leader of the Catholic Church, with plans to convert the property into a historical landmark accessible

Ogun Court Sentences Three Men Over Gruesome Murder Of 16-Year-Old Girl

July 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

An Ogun State High Court has sentenced three young men for the brutal murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo, whose ritual killing in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government sent shockwaves across the country.

Nigerian Man Detained After Lady Passes Away Overnight at His Residence

Man, 22, Jailed for Strangl!ng, Stealing 7 Chickens in Ado-Ekiti

July 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced 22-year-old Sunday Gmaed to three months in prison for stealing seven chickens worth ₦57,000. Gmaed initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea and begged for

White House Shares AI-Generated Image of Trump as Superman

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The White House has got tongues wagging after it posted an AI-generated image of ex-President Donald Trump dressed as Superman, calling him “The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice. The American way.” The post, which dropped

Air Peace to Suspend Lagos Flights for 12 Hours on July 12

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Air Peace has announced a temporary suspension of its Lagos flight operations for 12 hours on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The airline revealed that flights will be halted between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with

UNICAL Sends Dentistry Students Home After Over-Admitting Beyond Quota

Outrage as UNICAL Sends Over 300 Dentistry Students Home After MDCN Quota Violation

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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has instructed all students enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry and Dental Surgery from 200 to 600 levels to vacate the campus following revelations of over-admission far beyond regulatory limits.