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Oyo Stampede Court Case: Court Grants Bail to Ex-Queen

Justice K. B. Olawoyin criticized the detention of Naomi Silekunola, the ex-queen of Ooni of Ife, and co-defendants. Authorities have held Naomi, Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdulahib Fasasi in Agodi Correctional Centre since...

Rising Banditry in Nigeria: A Growing National Concern

Devastating Attacks Escalate in Rural Communities Banditry in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, particularly in rural areas, where attacks on communities have become a recurring nightmare. Over the past year, several states,...

National Assembly Questions JAMB Over Spending

Lawmakers Express Concern Over Financial Mismanagement The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns over the financial practices of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). During a 2025...

Another Civilian Bombing in Zamfara

Nigeria Military Faces Scrutiny After Civilian Bombing Incident in Zamfara The Nigerian military is facing growing scrutiny following a recent bombing in Zamfara State that resulted in civilian casualties. On Saturday, a...

Nigeria’s GDP Calculations: NBS Plans to Include Illegal Activities

Nigeria Adopts Broader Metrics for GDP Rebasing The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced plans to include illegal activities like drug peddling and prostitution in the calculation of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic...

Lagos Speaker Impeached For Opposing Seyi’s Governorship Bid

Obasa’s Removal Shakes Lagos Politics In a shocking twist, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa for gross misconduct and abuse. This decision significantly alters the political landscape of...

LA Residents Urged to be Indoors Amid Growing Fire Threat

As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, authorities are urging residents to remain indoors due to dangerous air quality. The Palisades Fire, which has been burning since Tuesday, continues to spread rapidly, sending...

TikTok’s Future in the U.S.: Supreme Court Hears Final Argument

The U.S. Supreme Court has heard final arguments in a case that could ban TikTok in the U.S. Congress passed a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or stop operations by January...

Trump Granted Unconditional Discharge Following Conviction

A Historic Legal Conclusion In a historic decision, former President Donald Trump received an “unconditional discharge” after his hush-money case conviction. Justice Juan Merchan ruled that Trump avoids penalties like prison or...

Subscribers Demand Improved Services Amid Tariff Hike

Subscribers Seek Justification for Increased Tariffs The Federal Government’s approval of a decade-first telecom tariff hike prompts Nigerians to demand better service quality from operators. Subscribers, frustrated by frequent call drops and...

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