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Residents of Torough community in Ukum Local Goverment Area of Benue State are now selling their farm produce to raise the N20 million tax slammed on them by bandits or face serious attack. According to The Punch, some members of the community told journalists that the local militias have threatened to unleash an attack on the community if the money is not paid in the next few days. As a result of the threat, The Punch learnt that residents of the community had shared the amount with each house to contribute N50,000. One of the sources who spoke on condition…

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over the latter’s claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration, leaving the state with huge debt liabilities. According to Daily Trust, El-Rufai filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the state House of Assembly, on Wednesday. Through his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), El-Rufai challenged the report of the Kaduna Assembly Committee which indicted El-Rufai for alleged corruption. Recall that the ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate…

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has said that all is now set for the commencement of the Orientation Course programme for 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One set of Corps Members. A statement signed by Eddy Megwa, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, said that all prospective Corps Members are to access their call-up letters on their dashboards on Tuesday. “For the avoidance of doubt, the Prospective Corps Members are to report to their various Orientation camps between Wednesday, 26th and Monday, 1st July, 2024 while the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to hold on Tuesday 2nd July, 2024,” the…

On Tuesday, 25th June, 2024, Governor Alex Otti attended the wedding ceremony of the multiple Award-Winning Nigerian Afrobeat Sensation and Pop Super Star, David Adeleke A.k.A. Davido dubbed #CHIVIDO2024 in Lagos. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma attended and graced the wedding ceremony of the multiple Award-Winning Nigerian Afrobeat and Pop Super Star, David Adeleke alias Davido with his hearthrop Chioma Avril Rowland held at Harbour Point, Lagos. The Wedding was attended and graced by an array of other dignitaries including celebrities from across Nigeria. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the groom's uncle, the Osun State…

Governors of the southern region of the country have declared support for the position of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the tenure of local government chairmen in Rivers State. Speaking on the political upheaval in Rivers State based on the tenure of local government chairmen, the chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, said it was unconstitutional for anybody to extend the tenure of constitutionally elected public servants. He argued that the law is very clear on the tenure of elected officials, and when the tenure expires, there is no need to extend it by whatever means.…

The battle for the top spot just got fiercer! Obinna Simon, aka MC Tagwaye, has thrown his hat into the ring, sending shockwaves through the political establishment! Get ready for a thrilling showdown as the contenders clash in the race to lead AMAC! Who will emerge victorious? Stay glued for the latest updates!   The contest for the chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has taken an exciting turn with the entry of a dynamic young leader, Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye. This development was announced on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr. Moses Kaser, Director General of…

Former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi are among dignitaries that have arrived at the wedding venue of music superstar, Davido and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland. The wedding, dubbed “CHIVIDO2024,” is currently trending and has drawn celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries from across the country and beyond. Olusegun Obasanjo, a respected elder statesman and influential figure in Nigerian politics, was among the first high-profile guests to arrive. His presence added a significant layer of prestige to the event.   Also present at the ceremony is the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, The monarch,…

Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, struck out a charge against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest), over alleged abuse of the Naira. The judge struck out the charge following the adoption of terms of settlement between Cubana and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had arraigned Okechukwu on April 17, on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes during a social event at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. He had pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail in the sum of…

The Sokoto state government has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to always cross check facts before commenting on sensitive national matters. Responding to the warning publicly made by the Vice President at the Northwest Security summit in Katsina on Monday, the state government said the Vice President should have contacted Governor Ahmed Aliyu to verify the news which made rounds on the purported plan to depose Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar before going public. In a statement signed by the spokesman of Governor Aliyu, Abubakar Bawa, the government urged the Vice President to always have full knowledge of issues of national…

A middle-aged man who attempted to steal electrical cables and other equipment inside the powerhouse of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) was electrocuted. The man whose identity could not be ascertained had found his way into the power-generating building and had begun disconnecting the installations that supply power to the Lagos airport before he met his Waterloo. Confirming the incident on Monday, FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku said the agency is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that all loopholes that will allow unauthorised persons into the airports are blocked. The FAAN boss spoke at the commissioning of…