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UK Rejects Nigeria’s Request for Ekweremadu to Serve Prison Term at Home

The United Kingdom has rejected Nigeria’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to finish his prison sentence in Nigeria, officials have confirmed. Ekweremadu, 63, was convicted in 2023 in the UK for conspiring to exploit a young man in order to harvest a kidney for his daughter. Prosecutors said his wife, Beatrice, and a co-conspirator, Dr. Obinna Obeta, arranged for the man to be trafficked to London […]

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DSS Releases IPOB Suspect After Review, Awards ₦5m Compensation

The Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who was arrested in July 2022 over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor, from Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, was discharged after a fresh internal review found no evidence linking him to the allegation. Alongside his release, the DSS awarded him ₦5 million […]

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VIPs Panic as Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Escorts Nationwide

A wave of anxiety has gripped several prominent personalities across the country following President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs. The Presidency announced on Sunday that police officers assigned as escorts would be recalled and redeployed to core policing duties. Henceforth, VIPs seeking official protection are to request armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Following the announcement, police headquarters has […]

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ASUU–FG Renegotiation Ends Today as Union Sets Wednesday NEC Meeting

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its ongoing renegotiation meeting with the Federal Government, which began on Monday, will conclude today (Tuesday). In a statement released on Tuesday, the union said its National Executive Council (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to review the outcome of the discussions and determine its next steps regarding a possible nationwide strike. “The renegotiation meeting commenced on Monday and is scheduled […]

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Former Lagos CPS Prince Bayo Osiyemi Dies at 75

Prince Bayo Osiyemi, former Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State’s first civilian governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died at the age of 75. A statement released by his family announced that he passed away early on November 24. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and esteemed community leader, Prince Bayo Osiyemi,” the family said. “While we mourn his loss deeply, […]

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Bollywood Icon Dharmendra Dies at 89

Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor affectionately known as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 89. His illustrious career spanned more than six decades, featuring over 250 films that cemented his place as one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema. Born Dharam Singh Deol on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, Dharmendra moved to Mumbai in 1958 after winning a celebrity magazine’s talent competition. […]

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Breaking: Oyo Governor Presents ₦892 Billion Budget Proposal for 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday presented a proposed budget of ₦891,985,074,480.79 for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly in Ibadan, describing the figure as both ambitious and necessary to drive the state’s next phase of development. The governor outlined a spending plan focused on infrastructure, social services, and sustained economic expansion. He emphasized that the proposal reflects ongoing commitments to education, healthcare, rural development, […]

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Atiku Abubakar Formally Joins ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major realignment in his political trajectory as he prepares for the 2027 general elections. On Monday, Atiku publicly shared a photo of himself holding his new ADC membership card on X, writing simply: “It’s official.” His move comes months after he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences with its leadership. Atiku’s […]

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Court Adjourns Cybercrime Case Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in the cybercrime case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, was unavailable for Monday’s sitting. The trial, which had been slated to continue, has now been rescheduled for February 4, 2026, when the court is expected to begin hearing evidence. This marks another delay in a case that has faced repeated adjournments since Akpoti-Uduaghan was first […]

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