August 2024

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Businessman Arraigned Over Alleged Assault, Threat To Life

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

A 30-year-old businessman, Oluwatimilehin Olorunfunmi, on Wednesday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over alleged assault and threat to life. The defendant, whose address was not…

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Binance Faces Fresh Lawsuit Over Money Laundering Allegations in the U.S.

August 21, 2024 Omajemite Don

The new charge accused the company and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, of enabling widespread money laundering and violating U.S. financial regulations. A global crypto trading platform, Binance has been hit…

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Entertainment News

Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After 2 Years of Marriage

August 21, 2024 Omajemite Don

Jennifer Lopez Divorces Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage Jennifer Lopez is seeking a divorce from Ben Affleck, her husband of two years, filing the petition Tuesday in Los…

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Ekpa Unveils 40-State Biafra Map

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government, BRGIE, has announced December 2, 2024, as the date to present its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issue a declaration. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed…

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BBNaija S9: Wanni, Handi Might Give Out Prize Money To Charity If They Win

August 21, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant Wanni and Handi may donate their prize money if they win the show. The twin sisters gave the hint during a chat with…

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NNPCL N2.1trn Dividend, N2.6trn Tax Will Ease Govt’s Financial Burden – Analyst

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Assets Management Limited and financial analyst, Johnson Chukwu, has said that the dividend and taxes paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL,…

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Bandits Abduct Woman, Her Newborn Twins And Son In Katsina

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A woman, Samaila Lilila, and her three children including newborn twins have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kurfi town, Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered…

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EPL: Haaland, Watkins, 5 Arsenal Players Named In PFA Team Of The Year

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Five Arsenal players have been included in the 2023–2024 PFA Premier League Team of the Year. They are William Saliba, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, David Raya and Gabriel Magalhaes. The…

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Transfer: Joao Felix Flies To London For Chelsea Medicals

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Atletico Madrid forward, Joao Felix, is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday to undergo medicals ahead of a move to Chelsea. Both clubs on Monday, agreed a deal…

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Breaking: Former Anambra deputy speaker slumps, dies (photo)

August 20, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Harford Oseke Passes Away at 64   Harford Oseke, a former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has died at the age of…

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Breaking: Appeal Court Orders Fugitive Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Present Himself for Arraignment

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to present himself for arraignment, following his evasion of arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

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CCT Case File of Former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen Missing from AGF’s Office

August 20, 2024 Omajemite Don

Code Of Conduct Tribunal Case File of Former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen Missing from Attorney General’s Office.   The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has reported…

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NLC President Summoned Over Alleged Terrorism And Criminal Conspiracy

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other serious charges.…

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Infrastructure: Osun APC, State Govt Trade Words Over COREN, NSE Validation

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of turning the recent visit of a combined technical team of Council for the Regulations of Engineering…

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Nigerian High School Sweethearts Set To Tie The Knot (Photos)

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Two lovers dating since high school are set to tie the knot next month in Kogi State. Nnazoba Innocent Ebuka, from Anambra State and Salifu Faith, from Kogi State, will…

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‘Ogun INEC REC’s Death Shocking’ – Abiodun

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi…

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ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to FG Over Unmet Demands

August 20, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally notified the federal government of its intention to commence a nationwide strike within the next 21 days.   This warning comes…

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New Presidential Jet Saves Nigeria Huge Maintenance And Fuel Costs Running Into Millions Of Dollars Yearly – Presidential Aide, Bayo Onanuga

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has explained why the new Presidential jet was purchased amid the hardship faced in the economy.…

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Metro News

Female Student Acting As Girlfriend For N15,000 Found Dead – Police

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Kwara Police Arrest Suspects in Murder of 21-Year-Old Student, Miss Mojisola.   The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of several suspects connected to the tragic murder of…

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Arsenal: Rio Ferdinand Reveals What Declan Rice Told Him About Havertz

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed what Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice told him about teammate Kai Havertz amid the ongoing summer transfer window. Arsenal have been linked with a…

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