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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTen #EndBadGovernance Protesters Charged with Treason in Abuja

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

On Monday, the Federal Government arraigned ten leaders of the recent #EndBadGovernance protests before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants, including Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye (alias Lenin), Adeyemi Abiodun Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, and others, face six counts of treason, mutiny, and incitement against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The police, represented by Simon Lough (SAN), alleged that the protesters, who participated in the demonstrations between 1 August and 10 August 2024, were incited...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaN10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, and Lucky Ehis Obinyan, a Nigerian, wanted for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The NPF announced this development during a press briefing on Monday. The police revealed that Wynne, also known as Drew Povey, is accused of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, subversion, and criminal conspiracy. According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, Wynne had established the Iva...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaHajiya Dada Yar’Adua, Mother of Late President Umaru Yar’Adua, Dies at 102

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 102. She passed away on Monday evening at her home, according to a family source. Her death followed a brief illness at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina. The funeral prayer has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Yar’Adua family house in the Yar’Adua area of the Katsina metropolis. Hajiya Dada was renowned for her remarkable...

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NewsNigeriaFirst Nigerian-American Becomes US Navy Captain

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

A Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, has achieved a significant milestone in his military career by being promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander in the United States Navy. This promotion marks a historic achievement as Ndukwe becomes the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. Ndukwe’s naval career, which spans over 20 years, began in 2003 when he joined the US Navy as an auxiliaries officer. This was shortly after he obtained a...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaChidinma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidinma Adetshina, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, emerged victorious at the grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday, 31 August, after defeating 24 other contestants. Adetshina, who represented Taraba State, rose to the top five finalists after the contestants showcased their elegance in evening gowns. The top five finalists included Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss Edo, Edeifo Brittany; Miss Ondo, Ayegbidun Peace Olamide;...

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NewsNigeriaEguavoen Back as Super Eagles Coach After Labbadia Deal Breaks Down

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the collapse of its deal with German coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to become the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, on Friday, hours after it was reported that an agreement has been reached between the NFF and Labbadia. NFF President, Musa Gusau, explained that the deal was aborted due to...

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EconomyNewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Heads to China for Economic Talks with Xi Jinping

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left Abuja on Thursday for an official visit to Beijing, China. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic opportunities for Nigeria. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s trip will include a brief stopover in the United Arab Emirates before arriving in China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss cooperation between the two nations....

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NewsNigeriaSportD’Tigress Breaks Record, Enters Top 10 in World Basketball Rankings

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has soared to eighth place in the latest world rankings by the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, the governing body of basketball. With this achievement, they have become the first African team to break into the top 10. The team’s impressive outing at the Paris Olympics, where they defeated Australia and Canada, earned them a four-spot jump in the rankings. They secured their first Olympic victory in 20 years against...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldier Shoots Police DPO Dead in Zamfara

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, has been killed by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara State. According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, the spokesman for the Zamfara State Police Command, the incident happened on Wednesday, 28 August, when Liman was on his way to Birnin Kebbi for a meeting. He was stopped by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji in the Danmarke area of Bukkuyum Local...

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National SecurityNewsNigeriaPHOTOS: Nigeria’s Defence Chief Meets with Niger Military Leadership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

In a move aimed at strengthening regional security, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, yesterday met with the leadership of the Niger Republic’s military junta in Niamey, the country’s capital. The meeting, which was confirmed through pictures posted by the counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, on X, was attended by top military brass from both countries.       General Musa, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of Defence Chiefs, was...

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