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Ighodalo Faults Supreme Court Verdict On Edo Election
The 2024 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has condemned the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of the Niger Delta State. On Thursday, a five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal held that the appellants could not…
₦200tn Funds: Again, NNPCL Boss Fails To Appear Before Senate Committee
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, despite a 10-day ultimatum issued to him over unaccounted funds totaling ₦200 trillion. Instead of appearing in person, the NNPCL GCEO sent representatives to the hearing on Thursday….
Terry G Addresses Allegations Of Hijacking Hit Song From AY
Nigerian singer Terry G has finally responded to allegations that he hijacked the hit song Pass Me Your Love from his colleague and collaborator, AY.Com. Terry G faced criticism for performing the track, which featured him as a guest artist, at his shows in years past. Critics accused him of appropriating the song from AY.Com…
Supreme Court Affirms Okpehbolo’s Election As Edo Governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. READ ALSO: Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries The five-man panel led by Justice…
Alonso Looks Forward To ‘Starting From Scratch’ With Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso is looking forward to “starting from scratch” with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup. Alonso was given a reality check on Wednesday as Madrid were eliminated 4-0 by European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final at…
Bitcoin Hits All-Time Peak Of Almost $112,000
The Trump administration’s crypto-friendly policies have boosted digital assets overall, opening pools of capital to the sector, with Bitcoin climbing to an all-time high near $112,000. An increased risk appetite and persistent institutional demand have helped as traditional financial market players embraced the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It touched a record peak of $111,988.90 and was…
Diplomatic Tensions: FG Pushes Back As US, UAE Tighten Visa Rules
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, describing the move as disproportionate, calling for “reconsideration in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.” This comes just as the United Arab Emirates imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers, banning transit…
Senate Launches Investigation Into Ponzi Schemes
The Senate has mandated a joint committee to investigate the alarming rise of Ponzi schemes across the country, following the collapse of the Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX), which has reportedly defrauded investors of over ₦1.3 trillion. The decision followed a motion sponsored by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East). In a motion, the lawmaker expressed deep…
EFCC Urges National Assembly To Criminalise Unexplained Wealth
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has called on the National Assembly to make a law criminalising unexplained wealth and fortune in the country. The commission stated that the country successfully waged the war against corruption without legal backing to hold public officers accountable for assets far beyond their legitimate earnings. The Chairman of the…
Oyo Govt Procures Two Aircraft To Improve Security
The Oyo State Government said it has procured two aircraft to curb the menace of illegal miners, kidnappers, and other security threats in the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the weekly State Executive Council meeting. Dotun noted that “the procurement was approved in…