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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced Courage Ipaka to two years in prison for impersonating Nigerian musician Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, and defrauding a United States citizen, Mrs. Yvelte Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu sentenced Ipaka after he pleaded guilty to two charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Falana criticizes accusations of treason against #EndBadGovernance protesters Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticized the increasing use of treason charges against protesters in Nigeria. Read more 2. NLC demands cancellation of fuel price hike and release of detained protesters The …

The Federal Government on Tuesday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Chinese company, Mutual Commitment Company (MCC) limited to renewable energy. The Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Energy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The agreement was facilitated and signed in Beijing at the Africa-China Cooperation Summit by …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the effective implementation of the country’s ongoing economic reforms. The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made the remarks at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. He said: “We believe that President Xi has proven to …

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola on Tuesday warned oil gangs in the country to dismantle their depots and sell them for scrap before it is too late. He made the suggestion in a post on his X platform shortly after the launch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) which is known as petrol from the Dangote Refinery. Otedola described the launch of …

Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Iraq after 33 years. The embassy in Baghdad was closed during the 1991 Gulf War and unlike many other European missions there, it has never reopened until now. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the reopening of the embassy in a statement on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Swiss lawmakers approve gay rights, same-sex marriage He said …

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a warrant of arrest against British national Andrew Wynne and other Nigerians who took part in the #EndBadGovernance protests last month. The judge granted the order on an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, but filed by Audu Garba. Police charged the defendants with …

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force has arrested six persons, including two women, for alleged illegal roadside sale of petroleum products. The agency’s spokesman, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the task force conducted a sting operation against illegal fuel sales in Fadeyi, Maryland, Charity Bus Stop and Airport …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Aliyu Zubairu as the head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team, Flying Eagles. The appointment of Zubairu, who led Maiduguri’s El-Kanemi Warriors to victory in the President’s Federation Cup against Abia Warriors FC in Lagos in June, is effective immediately. He also masterminded the promotion of the Maiduguri club to the Nigeria …

*Promoting Inclusivity in Politics: A Call to Action* Dear Betsy Obaseki, We hope this message finds you well. As a team committed to promoting positive change in Edo State, we write to express our concern over a growing trend in political discourse: the demonization of unmarried and divorced individuals. *The Harmful Effects of Stereotypes* Stereotyping people based on their marital …