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Former Premier League referee, David Coote has taken an unexpected career turn, now working as a delivery driver for courier company Evri just months after being dismissed from top-flight officiating. The 42-year-old, who once presided over major fixtures including the 2023…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fail Nigerians and that Nigeria will not fail as a nation its despite challenges. General Musa also reiterated the urgent need for national unity and citizens’…
Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo, has publicly confirmed her separation from husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, revealing that they parted ways over a year ago and are now focused on raising their son together through co-parenting. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, Biola…
Africa’s brightest minds in media, technology, communications, policy, and finance have ignited a collective movement toward unlocking the continent’s vast media potential. This is even as they converged at the second edition of Media Roundtable Summit organised by Blanche…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev has attributed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State to extreme weather conditions triggered by climate change rather than dam-related activity. He also disclaimed the speculations surrounding the…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike which began on Monday. This suspension was announced in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, following a crucial meeting between the union’s leadership and representatives of the Chief Justice of…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have rescued abducted Shangarin Dari, Emmanuel Omanji who is the traditional ruler of Dari community in Kokona local government area of the state. The traditional ruler was abducted from his home in Dari by gunmen who invaded…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ezeoke Chidera for the alleged murder of his neighbour, a 60-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Awoke Rose. The incident occurred on Monday morning in Egugho, Ezzagu community of Ishielu local government area of…
The House of Representatives has said that the 2020/2021 Auditor General of the Federation’s reports revealed that over a quarter-trillion Naira public expenditures remained unaccounted for with high incidents of unauthorised virements, growing number of audit queries every…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at former Governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi over their recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, stating that the accusations were due to missed political appointments. Senator Sani who represented Kaduna…
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced one Olamilekan Ajewole to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year old girl. Thirty-three-year-old Ajewole and one Ayo Omoyajowo, 25 years, were arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Adekunle Adeleye on…
Wema Bank has been announced as the winner of the ‘Commercial Bank of the Year’ at the 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) Awards. The announcement was made at the awards gala held in Lagos, where standout performers across Nigeria’s capital markets were…
The Deputy Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan and the Majority Leader, Emmanuel Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi have resigned their various positions. Akinruntan who is the son of the Olugbo of Ugbo in Ilaje local government area, Oba Frederick Obateru…
Youths in Ogwashi Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State have protested against the alleged activities of land grabbers from neighbouring communities. Protesters accused land merchants from neighboring Ibusa community of Oshimili South LGA of…
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has approved payment of Sallah (Eid-el-Kabir) bonus to all civil servants and pensioners in the state. The approval reflects the Governor’s commitment to the welfare and happiness of the people, especially during the sacred period of…
The industrial action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has delayed the hearing on the case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The senator was scheduled to appear before the court on Tuesday, but could not be present…
Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has directed the removal of its members who have accepted political appointment from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led state government of Governor Agbu Kefas, from the party register. Chairman of APC in the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chairman of the Unity and Reconciliation Committee (URC) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Jibrin Wowo, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the significant advancements in democracy during his second anniversary in office.…
