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Former Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, has died in Saudi Arabia. Bankole, one of the APC Lagos women leaders from Epe Division, died while performing Hajj in the Middle Eastern Country. The chairperson of Epe local government, Mrs Surah Animashaun, confirmed Bankole’s death in a statement on Thursday. Animashaun said the …

The federal government has urged the nation’s youth to express their expectations, ensuring commitment to transforming them into actionable policies and tangible results. This pledge was made by Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, during the Nigeria Youth Consultative Forum on the “Summit of the Future” (SOTF) held in Abuja. The forum, a collaboration between the United Nations …

In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria dropped to 38th position. The Super Eagles now have 1,498.93 points, down from their previous 1,520.27 points. This decline marks a significant shift in the global football landscape, as Nigeria continues to face challenges on the international stage. Previously ranked 30th, Nigeria’s decline follows their performance in their next two matches …

Some suspected thugs reportedly killed one person and injured two policemen at Jaen Makera headquarters in Kano metropolitan city, Kano State. Police Commissioner AIG Usaini Gumel disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday in Kano. Gumel noted that the suspects killed one Muktar Garba, also known as Babalia, in the incident. He said Garba died while receiving treatment at …

Amid the ongoing trial with the Nigerian government, cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance Holdings Limited has been fined 188.2 million rupees ($2.25 million) by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for non-compliance with local anti-money . money laundering (AML) regulations. A document entitled ‘Original Order No. 10/DIR/FIU-IND/2024 regarding Binance u/s Section 13 dated 19.06.2024’ by the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), stating …

Arsenal will not pay more than 75 million euros for Osimhen. Arsenal remain interested in signing Victor Osimhen but are unwilling to meet his €120m release clause set by Napoli. Osimhen continues to be highly regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe, and Napoli have set the release clause to protect his market value, anticipating strong demand this …

The Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced the commencement of the local government election process, following the expiry of the term of office of elected chairmen and councilors in the 23 local government areas of the state. This development comes after a crisis erupted in the state, triggered by the swearing in of interim committee chairmen by …

BREAK!!! Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly been dropped from the national team The Nigerian Football Federation has reportedly banned Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and declared its intention to use the Victor Osimhen case as a deterrent to prevent other players from publicly criticizing or denigrating the nation’s footballing heroes and legends. According to the source, “He (Victor Osimhen) crossed …

The Chief Magistrate’s Court, Yaba, Lagos State has arrested 11 persons for alleged membership of a secret society, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The 11 suspects were on Wednesday arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command before Magistrate OY Adefope. They include: Bamidele Bakare, Muriana Anuoluwapo, Sheriff Alausa, Emmanuel David, Godwin Asado, Abdullahi …

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Biafra Government-In-Exile (BRIGE), Simon Ekpa, has told the Nigerian government what must be done for peace to prevail in the South East region of the country. Ekpa called on the Nigerian government to dismantle and withdraw all checkpoints in the Southeast if it truly wants peace to return to the region. Ekpa who …