Emergency rule: President can suspend elected officials – Supreme Court
"Section 305 was not specific on the nature of the extraordinary measures, thus, granting the President the discretion"
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How to protect your money from bank fraud (1)
The non-bank fraudsters are not employees or officials of the bank. They are everyday people. Some of them may be former staff/officials of banks and hence have a good idea of the system
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Tennis, Betting Markets, and Cross-Regional Parallels Between Canada and African Jurisdictions
Tennis occupies a distinctive position within global sport due to its standardized rules, international tournament calendar, and individual competitive format. These characteristics make tennis comparable across regions with different economic and regulatory conditions. Alongside professional competition, betting markets connected to tennis have developed in parallel, shaped by legal frameworks, digital access, and consumer behavior. The […]
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Davido, Omah Lay top Spotify’s most shared Nigerian songs in 2025
Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025.
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Oloja-elect: Approve Kosoko’s installation, family begs Sanwo-Olu
The long-vacant stool of the Oloja of Lagos has become the center of a fresh, urgent appeal as the Akinsanya Olojo-Kosoko Ruling House passionately called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to approve the confirmation and installation of Prince Abiola Kosoko as the Oloja-elect.
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Court defers ruling on ex-labour minister, Ngige’s bail request till Thursday
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Gwarinpa has deferred till Thursday, ruling on an application the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the eight-count corruption charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, […]
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Trump ‘more than happy’ with our refinery – Dangote
“Trump is more than happy with our refinery, because on average for a year, we do not buy more than 100 million barrels from the US.”
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Saudi Arabia executes 340 people
Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest markets for captagon, an illicit stimulant that was Syria’s largest export under Bashar al-Assad
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Army as COAS conference opens in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
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UNIZIK: Students urge FG to implement Industrial Court judgment, reinstate Odoh as VC
Some students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have called on the Federal Government to fully implement the judgment of the National Industrial Court by reinstating Professor Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
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Osun 2026: Former speaker Najeem emerges ADC governorship candidate
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Politics
Osun: Opposition turmoil won’t distract Adeleke — Accord
“The national leadership of Accord is on notice of the charade called the parallel governorship primary in Osun State staged by some fun-seeking fellows making a mockery of the nation’s democracy,” it stated.
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Alleged Christian genocide: US, Nigeria close to finalising strategic framework on insecurity — Riley Moore
UNITED States Congressman Riley Moore has said his country and Nigeria were nearing a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria, with an agreement on a strategic security framework being finalised.
Metro
Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity
“We openly say that former governors of Zamfara and Sokoto states are responsible for the calamities that befell these states,”
Entertainment
Davido, Omah Lay top Spotify’s most shared Nigerian songs in 2025
Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025.
Web3
UK govt plans crypto regulation from 2027
Britain's government on Monday said UK laws on regulating cryptocurrency firms will come into force from 2027, with the "firm and proportionate" rules supporting the industry while protecting consumers.
Detty December
Forget the UK, Nigeria’s everything you want — IJGB Okwuosa on Detty December
UK-based Nigerian and super heavyweight boxer, Odera Okwuosa, has returned home to Nigeria for the festive season and is already raving about his experience.
ICYMI
Obasanjo, Gowon, First Lady attend Christmas Carol in Aso Villa
Obasanjo not only attended the Christmas Carol, but also read the Second Lesson which was taken from Genesis Chapter 22
Business
How to protect your money from bank fraud (1)
The non-bank fraudsters are not employees or officials of the bank. They are everyday people. Some of them may be former staff/officials of banks and hence have a good idea of the system
Sports
Man who ploughed car into Liverpool football parade to be sentenced
The sentencing hearing for a British man who ploughed his car through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory, injuring over 100 people, is set to begin on Monday.
Special Report
Why Netizens think Matawalle should also resign as old video trends again
“Not all of them are criminals, some are good citizens, but due to some circumstances, they subscribe to such criminality”
Kidnap Terror Returns: From Abuja to North, communities live in fear again
IN just two weeks, Nigeria has been gripped by a wave of coordinated kidnappings from the Federal Capital Territory to the far North-West
Aeropolitics: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren
Stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered in Lagos to hear former NCAA D-G,Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics
Why we still don’t open our businesses on Mondays — South-East residents
Despite improved security situation in the South-East, some commercial cities in the area are still not opening for businesses on Monday
Technology
Verve surpasses 100m issuances, forges alliance with top global tech brands
Payment card brand Verve has officially surpassed the milestone of 100 million cards issued across Africa.
Shakara Trybe: Lagos gets first 30 Feet Xmas tree made of local fabric
Technology, culture and entertainment will fuse together to produce a colourful 30-foot Chrismas tree at the heart of Lagos metropolis on Christmas eve.
Konga unveils shopping festival for yuletide shoppers
Composite e-commerce platform, Konga, has has lifted part of the christmas spending weight off its existing and potential shoppers with the unveiling of the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring value, convenience, and festive cheer to shoppers.
TikTok suspends nighttime livestreams in Nigeria amid rising sexual exploitation reports
TikTok has suspended access to its late-night LIVE feature in Nigeria following a surge in livestreams containing explicit sexual content, including cases of users engaging in real-time sex acts before large online audiences.
Education
Lumumba canvases adequate funding of African universities to achieve true devt
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Former Director, Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and international mediator, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has said that African universities must be respected and adequately funded if true and effective development must be achieved on the continent. He, however, condemned the current developments whereby “Africa remains the only continent where academics are undervalued while politicians […]
Prof Okeke bags international award for ground-breaking works
By Adesina Wahab The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke has been conferred with the prestigious Life Time Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy for his exceptional leadership impacts in Climate Change advocasies and vision for Africa’s future. The award was conferred on him at the Africa Intercontinental […]
Why KASU has become varsity of choice — VC
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State University (KASU) has evolved into one of the most progressive centres of higher learning in academic delivery, research and has expanded its infrastructure. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, further said that the university has widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youths to attain academic excellence. Prof. Musa who made this known […]
Commissioner announces 21st edition of Spelling Bee Competition
By Elizabeth Osayande The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st Edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition. Addressing journalist recently , the Commissioner stated that this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, aligning with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. […]