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EFCC Arraigns P-Square Brother, Jude Okoye Over Alleged Fraud

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EFCC Arraigns P-Square Brother, Jude Okoye Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Jude Okoye, the elder sibling and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye from the now-defunct music group P-Square, for allegedly laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. It is worth noting that Okoye appeared in court alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, facing a total of seven charges. One of the charges states that Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd, in 2022, acquired a…

NNPCL Mulls Fresh Petrol Price Cut Amid Rivalry With Dangote Refinery, MRS

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NNPCL Mulls Fresh Petrol Price Cut Amid Rivalry With Dangote Refinery, MRS

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is considering a new reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as fuel or petrol, following the MRS filling station’s announcement of a price cut in collaboration with Dangote Refinery on Monday. This development comes after the MRS filling station announced a price reduction for the first time in 2025. The oil company recently stated on its official X account that the new pump price has decreased to N925 per litre in Lagos, with prices of N933 in the…

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…

Tinubu Approves Appointment Of Deputy DG For DSS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated Mrs Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja as the Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). This appointment, as per presidential approval, aims to enhance the morale of the agency’s operatives in addressing various security challenges. It has been reported that this approval seeks to amend the service’s organizational structure to improve efficiency, aligning it with the original framework of the secret police. According to Daily Trust, the DSS is designed to include three Deputy Directors-General within its hierarchy. Adekaiyaoja, an intelligence officer from Kogi…

Omo-Agege Speaks On Dumping APC

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Omo-Agege Speaks On Dumping APC

Former Senate Deputy President and All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 Delta State election, Ovie Omo-Agege, has refuted allegations regarding his potential departure from the party. In a statement released on Tuesday by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege characterized the claims as unfounded, labelling them as a product of speculative journalism devoid of any factual basis. He expressed that the bizarre report suggested that Senator Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the Senate during the 9th Session, is plotting to leave the APC to collaborate with Mallam Nasir…