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Former IRS Chief Labels Detained Binance Executive a “Hostage” in Nigeria
Concerns Raised Over Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Conditions in Nigeria
Richard Weber, the former Chief of Investigations at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has expressed serious concerns regarding the ongoing detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria amid … Continue Reading
NDLEA arrests Canadian Woman for importing ‘Canadian Loud’
Canadian Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Importing Synthetic Cannabis
Lagos State, Nigeria – A 41-year-old woman from Canada, identified as Adrienne Munju, has been apprehended by officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala … Continue Reading
Avoid Nigerian Army recruitment or perish, IPOB warns Igbo youths
IPOB Urges Igbo Youths to Refrain from Joining Nigerian Army, Warns of Dire Consequences
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to Igbo youths, advising them against enlisting in the Nigerian Army, cautioning that those … Continue Reading
MKO Abiola’s Last Will: Son Confirms £650,000 Distributed Among First Four Wives
Abdulmumuni Abiola Reveals Details of Late Father MKO Abiola’s Will and Family Disputes
Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the late Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Moshood Abiola (MKO Abiola), shared significant revelations regarding his father’s estate during an appearance on the ‘Mic … Continue Reading
23 states and FCT implement new teachers retirement age
23 States and FCT Implement 65-Year Retirement Age for Teachers, NUT Reports
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) announced on Saturday that 23 states, along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have successfully adopted the 65-year retirement … Continue Reading
Karen Igho Launches GoFundMe Amid Custody Battle
Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) winner Karen Igho has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for her housing and legal fees as she fights a challenging custody battle with her estranged Russian husband, Yaroslav Rakos.
Karen, who gained fame … Continue Reading
Charly Boy Lambasted Pastor Adeboye’s Apology, Demands Return of Tithes
Nigerian media personality and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has launched a scathing attack on Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the revered General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
The criticism comes after Pastor Adeboye … Continue Reading
Lagos Fashion Week 2024: Africa’s Premier Fashion Event Set to Dazzle
The highly anticipated 14th edition of Lagos Fashion Week (LFW) is set to take center stage from October 23 to 27, 2024.
Founded by Omoyemi Akerele in 2011, this prestigious annual event has grown to become one of Africa’s largest … Continue Reading
Lagos Sex Workers Advocate Affordable Rates Amid Economic Struggles
Economic Hardship Forces Lagos Sex Workers to Adjust Rates
Lagos State, Nigeria – Lagos sex workers have reported that the ongoing economic difficulties in Nigeria are compelling them to keep their service rates low. They have acknowledged the necessity of … Continue Reading
I am not thinking about 2027 election now – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that he is not currently preoccupied with his re-election prospects or the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The President made this statement through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the 2024 South West Assembly … Continue Reading