Month: January 2025

BREAKING: Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Farotimi

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A defamation and cybercrime suit brought against human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been dismissed by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The IGP had initiated the lawsuit last year, alleging that Farotimi’s comments in his book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” defamed legal luminary Aare Afe Babalola SAN. The suit centered around Farotimi’s critique of the Nigerian legal system and its interaction with powerful figures.   At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, the…

7 Shocking Mistakes That Are Raising Your Electricity Bill

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Many Nigerians are struggling with rising electricity bills, often wondering why their costs increase month after month. While various factors contribute to electricity pricing, many consumers unknowingly engage in habits that significantly inflate their energy consumption. Identifying and correcting these common mistakes is key to reducing energy usage and lowering your bills. Here’s a detailed look at seven frequent culprits: The Phantom Drain of Plugged-In Appliances: A common misconception is that turning off an appliance completely eliminates its energy draw. In reality, many devices continue to consume small amounts of…

NSCDC: Three Personnel Arrested for Kidnapping, Previously Dismissed

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying the status of three individuals arrested for kidnapping, banditry, and arms supply. The NSCDC confirmed that these individuals, though previously members of the corps, were dismissed from service in 2023. The arrests in question occurred in October 2022, and the subsequent dismissal demonstrates the NSCDC’s commitment to addressing misconduct within its ranks. The agency emphasized that these former personnel acted independently and their actions do not reflect the values or practices of the NSCDC. The recent…

Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn fraud trial to April 3

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Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Released From Prison After Allegedly Meeting Bail Conditions

  The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on charges of N80.2 billion fraud, has been adjourned until April 3rd by a Federal High Court in Abuja. This decision followed the commencement of witness testimony presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello is facing a 19-count charge encompassing allegations of money laundering, breach of trust during his governorship, and misappropriation of public funds. At Wednesday’s hearing, the EFCC called its first witness, Fabian Nwora, a property developer and chairman of Efab Properties Nigeria Limited. Nwora…

Tinubu Govt Approves N4Billion Cash Transfer For Vulnerable Households

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Tinubu Govt Approves N4Billion Cash Transfer For Vulnerable Households

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has allocated N4 billion for conditional cash transfers aimed at assisting vulnerable households in Nigeria. During the unveiling of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan at the United Nations House in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwada, announced these initiatives designed to tackle the escalating humanitarian crisis in the country. This initiative is anticipated to benefit at least 10 million displaced households, with a focus on the most at-risk segments of the population. The cash…

INEC Delist Almost 8,000 Deceased Voters From National Register

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the removal of 7,746 deceased individuals from Nigeria’s national voter register, which encompasses all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as of December 2022. Victoria Etta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Thursday, underscoring the commission’s dedication to ensuring the accuracy of the voter register. “As of December 2022, a total of seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six deceased persons have been removed from the National Register of Voters across the 36…

Nigerians Deserve The Current Hardship They Are Going Through – Says Apostle Suleman

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Nigerians Deserve The Current Hardship They Are Going Through – Says Apostle Suleman

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has criticized Nigerians, asserting that the hardships faced in the nation stem from poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Apostle Suleman was in Bauchi State for a two-day event titled “Recovery Conference 2025.” Prior to the large-scale crusade, he paid a visit to the Government House in Bauchi, where he engaged with the Executive Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed. Accompanied by his team, which included senior pastors such as Dr. Kingsley Aigbe, Apostle Suleman praised the Governor for his leadership…

Nigerian Woman Based In Italy Mauled To Death By Dogs – [Photo]

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Nigerian Woman Based In Italy Mauled To Death By Dogs - [Photo]

A 27-year-old Nigerian woman named Patricia Masithela tragically lost her life after being attacked by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The incident took place late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, as reported by Mirror UK. Her cries for help echoed through the night, alerting nearby residents to the brutal assault. Having recently relocated to Lazio from Nigeria, Patricia arrived at the villa unaware that her friend was not present. She was found critically injured, lying…

ICPC Arraigns NBC Director Over Alleged Document Forgery, Abuse Of Office

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ICPC Arraigns NBC Director Over Alleged Document Forgery, Abuse Of Office

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday brought charges against, Aishatu Abdullahi, the Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, in a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court. She was charged alongside, Rahila Ghaji, an Assistant Chief Accountant within the agency. The allegations suggest that they conspired to facilitate Ghaji’s participation in a senior promotion exercise and her advancement to the rank of Chief Accountant (Level 14) at the Commission while Galaxy Backbone Limited still employed her. Ghaji is accused of having…

Court Admits Controversial Singer, Speed Darlington To N20m Bail

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Justice Ekerete Alan of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to controversial Nigerian musician, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, in the amount of N20 million, requiring one surety of equivalent value. Justice Akpan delivered the ruling following a bail application presented by the singer’s attorney, Marshall Abubakar, after Speed Darlington entered a plea of not guilty to two counts related to alleged cybercrime. Justice Akpan stipulated that the surety must be a Level 10 civil servant residing in Abuja and must provide an affidavit of…