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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has unveiled its latest audit, exposing a staggering $6.175 billion in unpaid liabilities owed by oil companies to the Federation as of June 2024. This bombshell announcement came during a packed press conference in Abuja, where industry stakeholders gathered to digest the implications of the 2022/2023 oil and gas industry report. As the sun beat down on the nation’s capital, NEITI Executive Secretary Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji took to the podium, his voice steady as he delivered the sobering figures. The audit reveals a complex web of financial obligations,” he began, “with $6.071…
A local Sharia court has issued a ruling that strikes a delicate balance between parental rights and personal boundaries. On Thursday, the Magajin Gari Sharia Court in Kaduna State ordered Aminu Adamu to refrain from entering his former wife’s bedroom, even when visiting his children. This verdict, which came after confirming Adamu’s triple divorce pronouncement to Jamila Sani, has sparked conversations about post-divorce arrangements and child custody in the region. Legal analysts are calling the court’s decision a nuanced approach to a complex family matter. This ruling demonstrates the court’s commitment to upholding Islamic principles while addressing modern family dynamics,”…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II publicly disagreed over the circumstances surrounding Sanusi’s departure from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the alleged missing $49.8 billion. The heated exchange unfolded during the launch of a new book on public policy, bringing to light longstanding tensions between the two prominent figures. On Thursday, Abuja’s literary scene became an unexpected battleground as Jonathan and Sanusi found themselves at odds during the unveiling of “Public Policy and Agents Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World.” Co-authored by former Finance Minister Shamshudeen Usman, the event quickly transformed from a…
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has sentenced five suspects involved in the infamous Offa robbery to death by hanging. The verdict, delivered after a grueling five-hour judgment on Thursday, found the accused guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. As the sun rose over Ilorin on Thursday morning, tension filled the air around the Kwara State High Court. Inside, Justice Haleemah Salman meticulously presented her judgment, carefully weighing the evidence against the five suspects accused of orchestrating one of the most violent bank robberies in recent Nigerian history. The court finds the…
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced major changes to the technical crews of both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons. Augustine Eguavoen has been confirmed to lead the Super Eagles, while Justin Madugu takes interim charge of the Super Falcons following Randy Waldrum’s departure. These decisions come at a crucial time as both teams prepare for upcoming continental championships. As the sun set on Lagos’ bustling streets, the NFF’s headquarters buzzed with activity. Inside, officials were putting the final touches on a decision that would reshape Nigerian football. Augustine Eguavoen, a name synonymous with Nigerian football, was officially announced…
The Federal Government has suspended several high-ranking prison officers following allegations of misconduct involving convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The suspensions come in the wake of an audio leak suggesting that Bobrisky, sentenced to six months in jail, was granted special privileges, including accommodation outside the custodial center. On a humid Thursday afternoon in Abuja, the nation’s capital, Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), addressed a room full of journalists. The tension was palpable as he announced the suspension of key officials from the Kirikiri Maximum and Minimum Custodial…
Oba Muideen Azeez, the Elegbedi of Egbedi, along with four other defendants, found themselves behind bars at the Ife Correctional Centre on Thursday. The group’s inability to meet stringent bail conditions set by Justice Kudirat Akano of the Osun High Court in Ede has sent shockwaves through the community, as they face serious allegations of arson and destruction of farmland valued at a staggering ₦200 million. As the sun beat down on the bustling streets of Ede, an unusual silence fell over the High Court premises. Inside, the air was thick with tension as Oba Muideen Azeez, resplendent in his…
Apostle Niyi Peter found himself before Chief Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara on Thursday, facing charges of defamation and threatening behavior. The cleric is accused of labeling a popular gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, known professionally as Omije Ojumi, a “prostitute” in a controversial social media post that has ignited a firestorm of debate about the intersection of faith, social media, and personal reputation. As the sun beat down on the bustling streets of Osogbo, the state capital, curious onlookers gathered outside the magistrate court. Inside, the air was thick with tension as the charges against Apostle Peter were read aloud. According to…
Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel has set the music world ablaze with the simultaneous release of two new singles, ‘Marhaba’ and ‘We Must’. These tracks, dropped as part of his ‘Vado At 10’ anniversary festivities, not only showcase the artist’s evolving sound but also reaffirm his position as a trailblazer in the global Afrobeats scene. As the sun rose over Lagos on Thursday, the buzz was already building. Fans gathered outside recording studios and radio stations, eager for the first notes of Kizz Daniel’s latest offerings. Christian Agadibe, CEO of Artmatazz Media, the media company representing the superstar, spoke exclusively to…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly aspirant Promise Ogumu has issued a clarion call for unity within the party’s ranks. Speaking from Benin City on Thursday, Ogumu painted a vivid picture of a party at a crossroads, grappling with internal divisions that threaten to undermine its future electoral prospects. His words come at a crucial time as the Delta State APC seeks to replicate the recent gubernatorial success of its Edo State counterpart. As the morning sun cast long shadows over Benin City’s bustling streets, Promise Ogumu sat down with journalists, his brow furrowed with concern for the…