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Ogun By-Election Heats Up as INEC Officials Caught in Alleged Vote-Buying Sting
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of Ogun State’s by-election, security agents on Saturday arrested several suspects including purported INEC officials caught with a large amount of cash suspected to be linked to a…
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By-Elections: Ibadan North Votes on Empty Seats as Voters Stay Away
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election on Saturday got off to a slow start, with low voter turnout reported at numerous polling units. The by-election was prompted by the death of Hon. Olajide Akinremi, the…
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EFCC Denies Targeting Obasanjo Library, to Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied targeting the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in its recent sting operation in Abeokuta, stating that its focus was solely on suspected internet fraudsters arrested at…
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NLC to FG: Return Workers’ Billions in 7 Days or Face Shutdown
The Nigeria Labour Congress has delivered a bold warning to the Federal Government; telling them to return billions allegedly siphoned from workers’ insurance funds and restore pension oversight within seven days or brace for a…
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Ooni of Ife Praises Tinubu’s Strategic FCC Appointments
In a powerful endorsement, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for shaking up the Federal Character Commission with the appointments of Hon. Ayo Omidiran and Mr. Eludayo Eluyemi…
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EFCC Grants Bail to Former Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged N189bn Fraud
After being quizzed over a jaw-dropping N189 billion cash scandal, former Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has walked out of EFCC custody on bail. The former governor arrived at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters around 11:30 a.m.…
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Tension at NYSC HQ as Sowore Demands Justice for Corps Member Raye
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a fiery protest to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the withheld discharge certificate of corps member Ushie Rita…
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EFCC Detains Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal over Alleged ₦189 Billion Fraud
Senator and ex-governor Aminu Tambuwal is under investigation by the EFCC over alleged illegal withdrawals of ₦189 billion a case already stirring national attention. A senior EFCC official, who requested anonymity, confirmed on Monday that…
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Atiku Blasts NYSC Over Denied Certificate to Viral Corps Member
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blasted authorities for allegedly withholding the NYSC discharge certificate of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a brave corps member who dared to speak out against Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, demanding urgent…
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Veteran Politician Audu Ogbeh Dies at 78
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and elder statesman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. According to a statement released by his family, Ogbeh died peacefully in Abuja on Saturday,…
