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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…

In fresh cases, three more men accuse Diddy of sexual assault and rape

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  Between 2019 and 2022, three men accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually abusing them in separate cases. Following their invitation to parties with Combs, two plaintiffs claim they were raped after he provided them alcoholic drinks that rendered them unconscious. Combs is accused of attacking John Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, during an afterparty at the Marquee nightclub in New York in 2019. He claims that he blacked out and became confused after drinking something that Combs had given him. He also asserts that in fleeting moments of…

I should be the first C&S Bishop, God instructed the church authorities, said Shina Peters.

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Shina Peters said that years before he agreed to be ordained, the church’s leadership received a divinely inspired order. According to the renowned Afro-Juju artist Sir Shina Peters, he was anointed as a bishop on Friday in compliance with God’s will. Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God, located in the Iju neighborhood of Lagos State, is where Shina Peters was anointed as a bishop in 2021, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the singer, who was interviewed in Lagos by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using

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    Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using The actress is alerting Nigerians to a crazy new scam that is circulating. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has warned the public about a new scam technique used by certain dishonest Nigerians to defraud gullible people of their hard-earned money. She explained how the dishonest Nigerians perform and carry out the act in a post that was posted on her Instagram page. The actress revealed the new technique, saying those who want to use…

Kaduna Ex-Gov El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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Kaduna Ex-Gov El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied speculations across media platforms about his intention to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made a surprise visit to the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.  The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, along with other party leaders, had received the former Kaduna governor. However, the visitation has generated a barrage…

Peter Obi Planning To Dump Labour Party, Join Forces With El-Rufai At SDP – Bwala Alleges

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Peter Obi Planning To Dump Labour Party, Join Forces With El-Rufai At SDP – Bwala Alleges Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson of the defunct Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, has asserted that Peter Obi is considering leaving the Labour Party. It is worth noting that there is ongoing disagreement between the Labour Party and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Amid the party’s leadership tussle, Bwala has alleged that Obi is plotting to withdraw from the Labour Party to collaborate with former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party…

Miyetti Allah Leader, Bodejo Arraigned In Court

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Miyetti Allah Leader, Bodejo Arraigned In Court The leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal Government. Understand that Bodejo is facing charges for allegedly establishing and supporting an ethnic militia group unlawfully – Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. He was arraigned on Friday (today) on a three-count charge filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, accusing him of violating the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Upon hearing the charges, Bodejo pleaded…