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By Deborah Nnamdi The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn corps members from the Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.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…

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police Command to come pick him up,” he said. This came after Portable, in a video posted on Tuesday, described himself as a “madman” undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. He made the statement while pleading with Nigerians and the Ogun State Government following the police declaration that…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited have donated medical equipment to the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation to support free surgeries and dental procedures for thousands of Nigerians. The donation will facilitate 5,000 surgeries for fibroid and hernia patients, as well as dental treatments for another 5,000 individuals across underserved communities in the South-West, North-Central, and South-South regions. Speaking on the initiative, SNEPCo Managing Director Ronald Adams described the partnership with NNPCL and BOF as part of the company’s social investment strategy to improve lives across Nigeria. Represented by SNEPCo’s Health…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a man, Sunday Okoronkwo, to 17 years imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, for attempting to assault his neighbour’s seven-year-old granddaughter sexually. Okoronkwo was handed down the 17-year jail term to the convict following his plea bargain agreement to two-count amended charges of attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault. Justice Oshodi, in judgment held that he was satisfied that the convict made an informed plea bargain agreement with the prosecution and fully understood the nature…