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‘No Legs to Stand On’: VDM’s Court Challenge Crumbles as Falana Suit Advances

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has dismissed preliminary objections filed by social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in response to a ₦1 billion defamation suit brought against him by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. Justice Fimisola Azeez […]

FG to Sell 753 Housing Units Recovered from Emefiele

The Federal Government has taken possession of a 753-unit housing estate formerly owned by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and plans to sell the property to members of the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed that the estate was handed over […]

Outrage in Ibadan as Police Bullet Kills 14-Year-Old Pupil

There was widespread outrage in the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday after a 14-year-old pupil, Kehinde Alade, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a joint traffic enforcement operation. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. near the Airport Roundabout along Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road in Egbeda Local Government […]

CBN Holds Interest Rate at 27.5% Amid Signs of Inflation Slowdown

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 per cent, keeping all other key policy parameters unchanged. The decision was announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso following the committee’s meeting held on 19 and 20 May. The MPC also maintained the asymmetric corridor […]

Falana: Compulsory Voting Bill Violates Constitution, Must Be Withdrawn

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the proposed bill to make voting mandatory in Nigeria, declaring it unconstitutional and unfeasible under existing legal frameworks. The bill—sponsored by Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and Labour Party MP Daniel Asama Ago—seeks to amend the Electoral Act to […]

Fraud Crackdown in Lagos: Jewellery, Laptops, Luxury Cars Seized in EFCC Sting

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 120 individuals suspected of engaging in cybercrime across various locations in Lagos State. In a statement posted on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Commission said the arrests were made by operatives from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 following intelligence-led operations and sustained […]

‘National Shame’: Should Oloyede Quit After UTME Collapse?

The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, over the widespread technical failures that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement signed by caucus leader Igariwey Iduma Enwo, the lawmakers also […]

Still Smiling, Still Fighting: Awoniyi’s Journey Through One of His Toughest Seasons

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has described the 2024/25 campaign as one of the most difficult periods of his career, following emergency abdominal surgery that left him in an induced coma earlier this month. In an Instagram post on Sunday, the Nigerian international expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal and thanked fans, teammates, and well-wishers […]

Tinubu Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Kolmani Oil Project in North

President Bola Tinubu has approved the issuance of critical regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project – a multibillion-dollar oil exploration venture located on the Bauchi-Gombe border. The approval was announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent site of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy (BOGAA) in Alkaleri Local Government Area. According to […]

“Only One Town Left”: Zulum Raises Alarm Over Borno’s Last Stand in Marte

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to prevent Marte from falling again to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. Zulum, who coordinated logistics alongside security forces late into Saturday night, visited Marte to assess security challenges and explore long-term stabilisation strategies. Prior to his visit, […]

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