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By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of Ndagbo Afara community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State are in panic over a mentally challenged man who killed his sister and her twin children. This is because residents fear the suspect, who is still at large, may return and attack them. The twin children, Moses Chris and Marvelous Chris, who were four years of age were reportedly, on Tuesday, killed and buried in a shallow grave by their uncle, Mr. Ibekwe Augustine James, who was said to be mentally unstable. The suspect also killed the mother of the children, Chinomso Nwabali…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Ogun State Magistrate Court, sitting in Abeokuta on Thursday, granted controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, a bail of N2 million. Portable was arraigned for alleged assault on government officials. Recall that the singer was declared wanted by police command in Ogun State, on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The controversy began on February 5 when OGPDPA officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space. Portable allegedly led…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has withdrawn from the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. This is contained in a letter dated February 17, signed by the APC state Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). A copy of the letter obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Osogbo stated that the APC would not participate based on the Feb. 10 Court of Appeal judgment which reinstated its chairmen and councilors. The letter read: “Recall that judgment of the Federal…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn corps members from the Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. This comes after suspected armed herders reportedly killed over 20 people, including 16 farmers whose bodies were found in River Katsina-Ala. In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in Benue, Yahuza Adamu, said corps members were pulled out from the Mbaa community due to incessant attacks on the community. The statement read: “Since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community, which shares…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned controversial street singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, for assault at an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in the Isabo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The singer was declared wanted by police command in Ogun State, on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Portable surrendered himself to the police in Lagos on Wednesday, was handed over to the Ogun state police command, and presented in court on Thursday to face charges. The…

The Nigerian federal government has filed a lawsuit seeking $81 billion in compensation from Binance Holdings Limited, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of causing significant economic losses through its operations in the country. Binance faces accusations of violating Nigerian regulations related to tax compliance, mobile money licensing, and its significant economic presence in the country. It is also accused of tax evasion, money laundering, and offering unauthorized financial services. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on February 11, claims that Binance operated in secrecy despite its substantial presence in Nigeria. It alleges that the company violated multiple…

Microsoft announces $1 million investment to train one million Nigerians in AI skillsMicrosoft has announced a $1 million investment to equip one million Nigerians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The initiative, unveiled during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos on Wednesday, aligns with Nigeria’s National AI Strategy and aims to boost the digital economy and workforce readiness. The Microsoft AI Tour is a global event series that brings together business leaders, technical experts, and AI enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Nigeria, with its rapidly expanding AI market, is positioned to play a key role in this…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described his fallout with his estranged godfather and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike as the source of his freedom in administering the state. He said the ‘fight’ gives him freedom in governing Rivers State, noting that God allowed the political crisis in the state to happen. Speaking during a visit by the Anglican Communion by Primate Henry Ndukauba to the Government House, Port Harcourt, Fubara noted that “God has a way of doing his things. Maybe if we had got peace, I wouldn’t be enjoying the freedom that I am…

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’ Oba Ukuakpolokpolo, Oba Eware II, has taken a swipe at the former governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki for allegedly trying to destroy the Benin traditional institution and for his perceived harmful policies that made the state toxic. The Oba’s reprimand was contained in his congratulatory letter to Obaseki’s successor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his successful first 100 days in office. In a congratulatory message by the Royal Court of Benin, on behalf of the Benin Royal Family. the monarch who juxtaposed the conducts of the two governors, praised Okpebholo’s victory in the…

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Jude Odum, from the Department of Archeology and Tourism, over allegations of impregnating four female students within four years of his appointment. According to a letter dated February 15, 2025, signed by the Deputy Registrar, Achiuwa F.C. (Mrs), on behalf of the Registrar, Odum’s suspension was confirmed. The letter instructed him to hand over all university documents in his possession to the Head of the Department. As part of the suspension, the university management directed Odum to stay away from his duty post. Additionally, the bursar was instructed…