Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, struck out an application by the former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, for the release of his passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. The Economic and Financial Crimes …
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The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of all persons being held behind bars. The commitment was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during the commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day 2025 and the presentation of the …
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U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a “common” vein condition after being evaluated by his doctor over swelling in his lower legs, the White House said on Thursday. Reading a letter from Trump’s physician, Leavitt said at a press briefing that an ultrasound on the president’s legs “revealed …
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Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has announced that his long-anticipated book, ‘Making It Big,’ will be launched on August 18, 2025. Otedola, who is the chairman of FirstHoldco Plc, announced this via a post on X on Thursday, July 17. The famous businessman had, on Wednesday, disclosed plans to release a …
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK port facilities in the Ijegun-Egba axis of Lagos State for repeatedly violating international maritime security standards. The action was taken due to the facilities’ persistent failure to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security …
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The Kano State Government says President Bola Tinubu will visit Kano to condole with the government, people of Kano, and the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in …
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The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted 420 kilograms of Pangolin scales during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in a suburb of the Kano metropolis. Disclosing this on Thursday during a press briefing in Kano, the Area Comptroller, Dalhatu Abubakar, said the seizure was made on Wednesday, at about …
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The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) chartered, has called for transparency, collaboration, innovations and strict adherence to its mandate for success of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC). Prof. Chris Onalo, Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, NICA, gave the advice in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Onalo said NICA recognised …
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THE National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate the creation of additional states to address the imbalance in Nigeria’s geopolitical structure. Chukwu made the call in an open letter to the President, made available to newsmen …
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President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a spartan leader who never embezzled public funds. Akpabio stated this at an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. He …
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