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Fela Kuti makes Grammy history nearly 30 years after death
Nearly three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has posthumously made history, becoming the first Nigerian artiste inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Recording Academy announced that Fela’s politically charged 1976 album Zombie is among the 2025 inductees. The Grammy Hall of Fame, unlike the regular Grammy Awards, honors recordings that are at […]
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EFCC arraigns bank executives over $12m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, arraigned the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, Innocent Mbagwu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The duo is standing trial on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of […]
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Tinubu to Uncle Sam at 90: You’re an eminent statesman, journalism icon
President Bola Tinubu has showered encomium on the publisher of Vanguard media, Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, describing him as an elder statesman. Prince Amuka-Pemu, popularly known as Uncle Sam turned 90 years on June 13, 2025. The President in his tribute said: “Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on […]
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Osun Amotekun operative slumps while preparing for work
The leadership of Osun Amotekun Corps has announced the death of an operative, Sheriff Ogundiran, who reportedly collapsed in his house while preparing for work and was later confirmed dead minutes later. The spokesperson for the corps, Yusuf Idowu, during an interview with The PUNCH, on Thursday, explained that Ogundiran suddenly took ill and could […]
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Last surviving twin rescued by Mary Slessor dies at 115
The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a century ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the deceased, Bishop Okechukwu Okereke, and […]
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Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day address 12th June 2025
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this […]
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Tinubu arrives N’Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to address the parliament on the occasion of the 2025 Democracy Day. June 12 officially became Democracy Day and a national public holiday during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu, who arrived at the National Assembly Complex at exactly 11:50 am, was accompanied by […]
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2027: Wike teases opposition, Tinubu courts minister for APC
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday openly extended an invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress, saying the party would gladly welcome him whenever he decides to defect. Speaking at the inauguration of the Arterial Road N16 to Arterial Road N20 and other projects in Katampe […]
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Three siblings, four others dead in Ibadan separate road accidents
Three siblings and four other persons on Wednesday died in a separate road accidents in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered while the three siblings were crushed to death along Celica Kukumoda area of Ife/Ibadan expressway by a truck loaded with goods due to brake failure, the other four were confirmed dead in a road […]
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Updated: We’re open to receiving you in APC, Tinubu tells Wike
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that even though the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, is not yet a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party is open to receiving him whenever he decides to switch. Tinubu stated this when he commissioned the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from […]
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Tinubu cancels national broadcast, to address Nigerians from N’Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the previously scheduled nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, attributed the change to President Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday. He added that the president […]
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Total blackout hits Yola, Jalingo as TCN begins repair
The residents of Yola and Jalingo, the capitals of Adamawa and Taraba States, have been hit by a five-day darkness. The Transmission Company of Nigeria disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Wednesday. The blackout comes as TCN on Tuesday, commenced the construction of a turn-in-turn-out along the 330 kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe […]
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Why June 12 Is Nigeria’s Authentic Democracy Day!
No one disputes that it is the Parlia­ment that has the power to make laws. It is also an undisputed-able fact that the Con­stitution also gives the Executive the au­thority to exercise Presidential Powers, which historically extend to the issuance of Proclamations and other similar di­rectives under the general rubric of Del­egated Legislation in our […]
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I’ve been in PDP for 28 years, will dump party to support Tinubu – Atiku’s ally, Segun Sowunmi
Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesman to Atiku Abubakar, the ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has given condition to support President Bola Tinubu. Sowunmi disclosed that he would defect from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress before supporting President Tinubu. Featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday evening, Sowunmi said there […]
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Power play: PDP convention caught in Wike-Makinde camps crossfire
The battle for the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party has reportedly pitted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. The two political gladiators used to be good friends and played a key role in the victory of President Bola Tinubu in 2023, following their resolve to […]
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Ibadan road on standstill as fuel tanker explosion causes gridlock
A fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday along the busy Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, sparking a massive fire and severe traffic congestion between the Oremeji and Olorunsogo axis. As of the time of filing this report, no casualties had been confirmed, but the inferno was still ongoing as emergency responders battled to contain the blaze. […]
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Stray bullet kills 20-month-old child in Imo
A stray bullet from a yet-to-be-identified source has allegedly hit and killed a 20-month-old child at Umuoba-Uratta in the Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred at about 10p.m. on Monday. n an interview with NAN, the mother of the deceased, Mrs Kelechi Eleweke, […]
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Nine Chinese jailed for cybercrime in Lagos, to be deported after prison terms
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison following their conviction for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The verdict was delivered by Justice D. E. Osiagor after they pleaded guilty during proceedings held on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, announced […]
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‘Don’t pay attention to busybodies, bystanders’, Tinubu tells Wike
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to ignore busybodies and naysayers distracting him from his work. The president said this during the inauguration ceremony of the rehabilitated International Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Wike praised President Tinubu for showing leadership by […]
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APC to Fubara: Your sins can’t be forgiven even if you join us
The All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers State has told the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara that it is not a dumping ground for political sinners, saying even if he decides to ditch his Peoples Democratic Party PDP for the APC, his sins would remain unforgiven. Chairman of the party in the state, […]
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APC chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa is dead
Jesutega Onokpasa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lawyer, and prominent political commentator, has passed away.  Onokpasa died on Monday, with news of his passing confirmed on Tuesday. Announcing his death on his X account, pro-APC advocate Okezie Atani wrote that the respected political figure is survived by his wife and children. He […]
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I nearly quit my PhD due to pressure from lecturers  —  Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, said she nearly abandoned her pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education due to pressure from her lecturers. The former first lady recently earned a PhD in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling. While speaking during a testimony time at Streams of Joy International […]
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