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Abuja VIO appeals court order, agrees not to confiscate vehicles

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has suspended vehicle seizure and imposition of fines in Abuja following a recent court ruling that questioned the legality of its enforcement practices of the...

US Government Increases $20 Million Fraud Charges Against Air Peace CEO Onyema

The US government has piled up more charges in the previous $20 million bank fraud case against Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema, as the Nigerian businessman continues to evade trial in a US court for the past five years. Although...

Ibadan eager for 3SC, Enyimba crashes as Rangers face tough test

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) resumes this weekend, with matchday six matches spread over Saturday and Sunday. Fans will be entertained as old rivals clash, defending champions face tough tests and new coaches look to make an impact. The League...

UN report accuses Israel of 'deliberate' attempt to destroy healthcare in Gaza

A United Nations report accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza by deliberately attacking the health system. Published on the UN website, the report of its Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian...

Court rejects Binance executive's new bail request

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a fresh bail application filed by detained Binance Holdings Limited executive Tigran Gambaryan. The judge. Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, dismissed the application on the grounds that it constituted an abuse...

Governor Eno hands out cash, appointments to pacify PDP members in Akpabio LGA

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has doled out millions of naira and appointments to pacify members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Essien Udim Local Government Area who “lost” in the just concluded local elections. The Senate...

Super Eagles aim for early qualification for AFCON 2025

The Super Eagles are set to take a significant step towards qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on the Libyan Mediterranean Knights in a crucial Group D encounter on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio...

Nigerian journalist feared dead, others kidnapped ahead of AFCON Qualifier

A Nigerian journalist was reportedly killed and several others kidnapped while traveling to cover the highly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights. According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles...

Factors that helped Monday Okpebholo win the 2024 Edo elections

Before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the winner of the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, a video circulated on social media showing police officers asking Governor Godwin Obaseki to leave the center INEC's collection report in Benin was...

Terrorism accusation against senator for political reasons – MURIC

An Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has endorsed Bauchi Senator Shehu Umar Buba. The group said the accusation leveled against them should be ignored because it is politically motivated. MURIC spoke on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 through its...

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Gombe deputy governor announces plans for grand state cultural festival

Gombe State Deputy Governor Manassah Daniel Jatau has announced his plans to organize a grand cultural festival to promote...