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The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 reward to the Super Falcons, describing it as well-deserved—especially when compared to the N150 million grand prize awarded to the winner of the reality TV show Big Brother Naija. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, addressed criticisms over…

By Deborah Nnamdi Cupid has struck once more for former Aviation Minister and prominent political figure, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, as he ties the knot with Adaugo, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Abia State. Fondly known as FFK, Fani-Kayode formalized his relationship with Adaugo in a traditional marriage ceremony after more than…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 32 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Bauchi State. According to a statement released on Monday by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended on Friday by operatives from the Commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate. The arrests took…

Photo: SP Bright Edafe, PRO, Delta State Police Command By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Merit Alice, for allegedly faking her kidnapping to cover up the misappropriation of N3.6 million entrusted to her by her brother. According to police reports, Alice confessed to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reaffirmed their dominance in African women’s football by contributing the most players to the CAF Team of the Tournament following their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. In the official Best XI released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…

The Federal Government on Monday launched the Diaspora BRIDGE Platform, a digital initiative aimed at engaging Nigerian professionals abroad in advancing national development goals in education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM-M). Unveiled at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, the platform is designed to link diaspora experts…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and imposed a 30-year ban on his participation in any of the party’s activities, citing gross misconduct and false representation. In a strongly worded statement issued…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in several areas. For Monday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected in parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and…

File photo: A part of the flooded community By Deborah Nnamdi Multiple residents, including children, have been reported missing following over six hours of heavy rainfall that struck parts of Adamawa State on Sunday. According to survivors, more than 600 houses were swept away by floodwaters. Many narrowly escaped with…

By Deborah Nnamdi A soldier in the Nigerian Army has allegedly attacked and killed a 35-year-old operative of the Amotekun Corps, Peter Samuel, in Ijeda, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, was confirmed by the Osun State Commandant of the Amotekun Corps,…