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Former Benue College Registrar Arraigned for Admission Racketeering

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Awuawe Clement, the former registrar of Benue State School of Health Technology in Agasha, for alleged admission racketeering. Clement is accused of collecting and diverting N4,466,500 from unsuspecting admission seekers into the institution. According to ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare, Clement was charged with […]

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Nigerian States Paying Above the Minimum Wage of N70,000

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President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers in July 2024 has seen varying levels of implementation across states. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a new minimum wage of N85,000 for state workers, citing the high cost of living in Lagos. The governor aims to raise the minimum

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Femi Falana Disagrees with Olisa Agbakoba on EFCC’s Legal Status

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has opposed views expressed by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) legal status. Falana addressed his concerns to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a letter dated October 17, 2024, Falana disputed Agbakoba’s assertion that the EFCC

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Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC records 1,025 cases, 174 deaths

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,025 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 174 deaths across 28 states and 128 local government areas nationwide. The cases were recorded between January 1 and October 6, 2024. The affected states include Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi, which account for 68% of all confirmed

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Edo Governor-Elect alleges looting, seeks EFCC probe

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Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has accused officials of the outgoing administration of looting government funds and properties. He called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate. Okpebholo also urged banks to halt loan approvals to the state government during the transition period. He warned that

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Kenya’s Deputy President faces impeachment vote

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Kenya’s Senate is set to vote on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. The impeachment trial follows a historic vote in the National Assembly, where 282 MPs voted to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges, including corruption and insubordination. Gachagua denies all charges and has called the allegations “nonsensical.” If the Senate approves

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Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, shares his story of overcoming obstacles to build Nigeria’s largest power plant

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Adedeji Adeleke, father of award-winning artist Davido, has shared his experience securing a permit for his $2 billion power plant. Adeleke, a billionaire industrialist, faced difficulties with government officials who initially denied his environmental permit. Despite the setbacks, Adeleke persevered and prayed, believing that God would intervene. His Chinese engineering partners were worried about the

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Falana and Falz demand retraction from Bobrisky over defamation allegations

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Falz, have given crossdresser Bobrisky a 12-hour ultimatum to retract defamatory claims. Bobrisky alleged that Falana and Falz approached him to secure a presidential pardon for N10 million. Falana and Falz deny the allegations, stating they never spoke to Bobrisky about a pardon. They demand a public

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Nigerian Artists Lose Out at 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards

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The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards took place on October 15, with Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Odumodublvck failing to secure wins. Burna Boy lost the Best Live Performer award to Missy Elliott, while Odumodublvck missed out in the Best International Flow category, which was won by UK’s Ghetts. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s

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UK denies endorsing Yoruba Nation petition, FG clarifies “misleading” reports

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The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the UK endorsed a petition for a Yoruba Nation submitted by Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Amb Eche Abu-Obe, the UK had no official involvement or endorsement of the document. The British High Commissioner confirmed that the petition’s

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