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UK Police Dismiss Nigerian-British Officer For Biting Colleague At Birthday Party

A Nigerian-British police officer in the UK, Shola Balogun, has been dismissed for allegedly biting a colleague during a birthday party. The incident happened on April 22, 2022, at Goals Sports Bar in Bexleyheath, Kent, where around 70 guests had gathered to celebrate a 40th birthday. Balogun, an officer at Bromley Police Station, reportedly got […]

Regina Daniels Reveals She Stayed a Virgin Until Marriage Despite Having Many Boyfriends

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels recently addressed comments about her past relationships, revealing she stayed a virgin until her marriage to her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Known for her candid personality, Regina’s post on Instagram cleared up some misconceptions following her statement about dating several people before marriage. She shared that although she had “a lot […]

BREAKING: Assault: Court Grants Rep Ikwechegh N500,000 Bail

In a recent legal development, Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South, has been granted bail of N500,000 by a Kuje Magistrate Court. The court appearance followed allegations that Ikwechegh assaulted a Bolt driver named Stephen Abuwatseya outside his home in Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred outside Ikwechegh’s residence, where […]

Senator Abbo Denounces Hardship, Laments, ‘We Now Ration Not Only Food But Water Too’

Senator Ishaku Abbo, who represented Adamawa North from 2019 to 2023, recently addressed the growing economic challenges in Nigeria, especially in Adamawa State. Speaking to journalists in Yola, he raised concerns about severe water shortages and rising costs, making it hard for residents to access this essential resource. Abbo highlighted that in Adamawa, people are […]

Lagos Scholarship Board Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki Is Dead

The Lagos State community is mourning the loss of Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board. The news of his passing was announced by the Lagos State Head of Service in a short statement on Wednesday morning. According to the announcement, Lekki passed away early Wednesday after a brief illness. His […]

We Have Over N40bn Outstanding With NNPC – IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has recently addressed a significant delay in receiving petroleum products from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to Abubakar Garima, IPMAN’s President, association members currently have over N40 billion in outstanding product supplies with NNPCL, awaiting their long-due delivery. Garima raised these concerns during an […]

Senator Ndume Urges Tinubu to Protect Low-Income Nigerians by Halting VAT Increase

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, recently voiced concerns about the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, urging President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the plan. Speaking on Arise Television, Senator Ndume highlighted the impact this tax hike could have on Nigeria’s struggling population. The government is considering a step-by-step increase in VAT, raising it […]

Federal High Court Stops CBN from Allocating Funds to Rivers State Government

In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. This decision will remain until the Rivers State House of Assembly, legally constituted, passes a valid budget law. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the ruling on October 30, following […]

British-Nigerian Officer Shola Balogun Dismissed from the UK Police Force

In a significant decision, the UK police have dismissed PC Shola Balogun, a British-Nigerian officer, after a misconduct hearing found him guilty of gross misconduct. This outcome underscores the importance of accountability within the police force and the standards expected of its officers. The incident that led to the misconduct hearing occurred on April 22, […]

Supply Enough Petrol For Local Consumption, Tinubu Tells Dangote, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pushing for Nigerian refineries to focus on supplying fuel for local use rather than relying on imports. This shift aims to strengthen Nigeria’s economy by reducing the constant pressure on foreign exchange and promoting the local oil industry. At a recent meeting held at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu […]