The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he is ready to die in defence of democracy and the citizens’ votes in the 2027 elections. This is as he charged Nigerians not to be intimidated going into the general elections next year. Newsextra24 reports that …
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended the establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State. Atiku explained that profit was not his primary reason for establishing the university. Newsextra24 reports that Atiku stated this in a post on 𝕏 while responding to a user. He explained that …
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Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has added another feather to his coaching career after completing the CAF A coaching license course in Morocco. Newsextra24 reports that the former striker announced the achievement in a Facebook post, saying he was grateful to the Moroccan Football Federation for giving him the …
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Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has opened up about the reason he has turned down some movie roles offered to him after his appearance in Extended Family. He explained that he started receiving offers to play characters similar to the one he portrayed in the movie, including a “Warri boy,” …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered to assist the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the offer on Friday when JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, led his management team on a courtesy visit. Amupitan commended JAMB’s statutory responsibilities, …
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An Upper Shari’a Court III, Takalau, Birnin Kebbi, on Friday convicted and remanded a man after he pleaded guilty to criminal charges. The convict identified as Salim Abubakar, also known as “Shekare,” admitted to forgery, defamation, and causing a breach of public peace. Newsextra24 reports that Abubakar, who hails from …
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Justice K.A. Jose of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa, Lagos, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, convicted and sentenced five persons to seven years imprisonment for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud involving Chi Limited. The convicts, Yinka Salawu, Joshua Oluremi Daramola, Raji Ahmed, Afolabi Israel Olusegun, …
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, September 4, 2026, arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for an alleged £110,000 and ₦500 million fraud. The defendants are standing …
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The Former secretary of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, says the 2026 Clevenard Global Awards to some Nigerians signifies the nation’s high visibility on the global stage. Lawal, who was among the recipients at the awards held in Alicante, Spain, on Aug. 30, said the recognition …
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FairMoney Microfinance Bank, a Central Bank of Nigeria licensed digital financial institution says it has recorded more than 30 million users in Nigeria. The bank’s managing director, Mr Henry Obiekea disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Largos. Obiekea said that the milestone reflected growing adoption of digital financial …
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