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ICPC investigation stalls El-Rufai’s arraignment
The ongoing investigation of former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Wednesday, stalled his…
Nollywood comic actor Okemesi dies after brief coma
Popular Nollywood actor Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known by his stage name Okemesi, has passed away following complications from hospital-administered medication.
According to…
Stakeholders call for fresh, transparent elections as NBBF board tenure ends
Stakeholders in Nigerian basketball have called for fresh and transparent elections following the expiration of the board tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).…
Galatasaray include Osimhen in squad for Juventus clash despite injury scare
Galatasaray have named Victor Osimhen in their travelling squad to Turin for the UEFA Champions League knockout-phase playoff second leg against Juventus, easing fears over the…
Louvre director steps down after Paris crown jewels heist
The director of the Louvre Museum has resigned months after a high-profile theft of France’s crown jewels in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the…
Iran cautions students over ‘red lines’ as campus protests intensify
Iran’s government has warned university students to respect “red lines” amid renewed campus protests, following the burning of the national flag during demonstrations in Iran.…
Giuffre family hails UK action on Epstein files, faults US inaction
The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre has praised British authorities for what they described as meaningful steps toward accountability in handling the Jeffrey Epstein case files,…
Farmland Dispute: Man gets 20-year jail term for killing uncle in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 25-year-old man, Bara’u Sa’idu, to 20 years’ imprisonment for killing his uncle during a dispute over farmland.
Sa’idu, a resident of Jarimawa…
Why El-Rufai has not been charged yet – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it is yet to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in court following his interrogation over alleged…
Police dismantle 10-man kidnapping ring, recover ransom in Akure
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered ransom money in Akure, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation.
The…