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Lawmakers adamant as Obasa pushes for clerk’s reinstatement

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The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, held a meeting with his fellow lawmakers. The meeting held at the Assembly complex  in Alausa, Ikeja was aimed at reconciling with his aggrieved colleagues following the leadership crisis which came to an end on Monday when the lawmakers reelected Obasa as Speaker. The event followed the resignation of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker at Monday plenary after which she was also re-elected as Deputy Speaker, a position she held before she was made Speaker on January…

Presidency Standardizes Ministers’ Citizen Engagement

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Comply With ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage – FG Tells State Governors

The Presidency has introduced new guidelines for quarterly Stakeholder and Citizens’ Engagement Meetings, reinforcing the government’s dedication to transparency and public participation. The Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) under the President’s Policy and Coordination office issued these directives, mandating stricter requirements for ministries. These meetings, a direct order from President Tinubu, are designed to bridge the gap between the government and citizens, promoting inclusivity and understanding of government initiatives. Each ministry is now required to hold at least one quarterly meeting, led by the minister, permanent secretary, and senior officials,…

U-20 AFCON: F’Eagles to resume camping March 10

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The Flying Eagles are set to resume training in Abuja on Monday, March 10th, to prepare for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The team, fresh from a two-match tour in Ivory Coast, where they had mixed results—a 2-0 win followed by a 2-0 loss—received a nine-day break upon their return from Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh scored in their victory. The friendly matches against Ivory Coast were arranged after planned games against Egypt were cancelled. This cancellation stemmed from both Nigeria and Egypt…

New Censorship Law Targets Films and Events in Kano

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The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025, granting the board broader regulatory powers over entertainment and media content in the state. The passage followed the consideration of the Committee of the Whole House and the third reading by the Clerk, Bashir Diso, during Monday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Briefing journalists after the plenary, the lawmaker representing Dala Constituency, Lawan Husseini, explained that the amendment empowers the board to oversee the registration of event centres and enforce…

Peter Obi attends Chimamanda Adichie’s book launch in London

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Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was among the distinguished guests at the launch of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, over the weekend at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. The novel, released on Monday, March 3, 2025, explores the lives, loves, and longings of four women. According to Obi, the event attracted about 3,000 attendees, with an engaging discussion between Adichie and journalist Elizabeth Day. Obi shared details of his trip on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, revealing that…

33 world leaders back Zelensky after face-off with Trump

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Thirty-three world leaders have declared support for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, following a tense meeting between him and United States President, Donald Trump. The world leaders also condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Zelensky and Trump’s meeting at the Oval Office on Friday, with US Vice President JD Vance also in attendance ended in a deadlock. Discussions at the meeting generated heated arguments as the two leaders debated the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tensions escalated when the leaders clashed over a minerals deal that would grant the US extensive…

ECOWAS court dismisses suits on Kudirat Abiola’s assassination

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The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Hadi Abiola, who alleged Kudirat’s rights violations with her was assassinated in 1996 while advocating her husband’s release from detention. According to the applicants, the Nigerian government violated Kudirat’s fundamental human rights by failing to…

Fury Climbs Back into Heavyweight Rankings Amid Joshua Speculation

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Despite announcing his retirement from boxing last month, Tyson Fury has surprisingly reappeared at the number one spot in The Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings, fueling speculation about a potential super-fight with Anthony Joshua. The 36-year-old “Gypsy King” had declared his fifth retirement following his second consecutive defeat to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, but The Ring’s latest rankings suggest doubt about the permanence of his decision.    Fury now holds the top spot in the heavyweight rankings, trailing only Usyk, who is recognized as The Ring’s heavyweight champion and holds the…

Ex-Abia Governor, Son Accused of N47bn Fraud, Face 16 Charges

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji and his son, Chinedum, with 16 counts of misappropriating N47 billion. Appearing before the Abia State High Court on Friday, Orji, his son, former Commissioner of Finance Dr. Philip Nto, government contractor Obioma King, and former Director of Finance Romas Madu faced allegations of financial misconduct. Specifically, the EFCC accused the defendants of misappropriating N22.5 billion in security votes between 2011 and 2015, stealing N13 billion from a defunct Diamond Bank loan, illegally diverting N12…

EFCC chairman: I rejected N500m offers during my mother’s burial

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'EFCC Recovered Over N200bn, Convict 3,000 In One Year'

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National levels: Sustaining the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The programme was organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, ICPC, and EFCC with the support of…