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Kwara State Governor Grants Freedom to 23 Inmates Ahead of Eid-al-Adha Festival
In a gesture of goodwill and compassion, Kwara State Governor, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman, has released 23 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Ilorin, the state capital. The inmates were serving their terms at the facility when the governor … Continue Reading
Federal Government drops tax evasion charges against Binance executives
In a major breakthrough, the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed tax evasion charges filed against Tigran Gambaryan, a 39-year-old American, and his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla, who had fled to Kenya. The decision comes after the Federal Inland Revenue … Continue Reading
Celine and Afiba: Police and Freinds Extorted N7m From Us and did nothing – Afiba’s Husband [VIDEO]
The husband of one of the victims of suspected kidnap in the case of the missing girls in Aba, Mr. Tony, has said that the police and some friends extorted a total of N7m from him and Celine’s family to … Continue Reading
Court Discharges Binance Executives of Tax Evasion Charges as FIRS Amends Charges
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged top executives of the cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, of tax evasion charges brought by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
The court’s decision came after Binance appointed … Continue Reading
World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion Loan to Support Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan package to support Nigeria’s economic reform initiatives.
The loan is aimed at stabilizing the economy, enhancing growth, and supporting vulnerable populations.
The package consists of $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms … Continue Reading
MultiChoice loses 9% of Its subscribers in a year, DStv premium segment plummets
Africa’s MultiChoice has witnessed a sudden decline in its subscriber base, losing 9% of its active subscribers – 5% in South Africa and 13% in the Rest of Africa (RoA) – over the past year with its premium subscriber segment … Continue Reading
Why I started uploading my movies on YouTube – Ruth Kadiri
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri, has opened up about her decision to upload her films on YouTube. In an exclusive interview with BBC Pidgin, Kadiri revealed that she sought a platform where she could freely express herself … Continue Reading
the system is shielding yahaya bello from arrest – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused the Nigerian justice system of failing to arrest a wanted ex-governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of fraud. The EFCC has been trying to apprehend Bello for alleged N80.2 billion fraud, … Continue Reading
Russia Denies forcing Nigerian Students to Fight in Ukraine War
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has vehemently denied allegations that it is recruiting Nigerian students to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. The embassy described the reports as “fake news” and “entirely unfounded”.
According … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Suspect with Eight Human Skulls in Ondo State
In a bizarre arrest, the Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, who was found to be in possession of eight dry human skulls. The suspect was caught during a routine stop and search exercise at … Continue Reading