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Group asks ADC to restore Lagos candidate Olalekan Anjolaiya
The Awori Renaissance Forum calls on the ADC to reinstate Olalekan Anjolaiya as their candidate for Alimosho. They argue this will address the marginalisation of the Awori people.
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Man fined for pretending to be a lawyer with fake NBA seal
John Nwawuto Anoruo was fined ₦270,000 for pretending to be a lawyer and using a fake NBA seal. The court also ordered the confiscation of the fake seal.
Politics
Police Summon AIG Jimoh and VeryDarkMan Over Murder Cases
The police have summoned AIG Jimoh and activist VeryDarkMan for questioning in a twin murder case in Lagos. The matter is now before the court.
Metro
Nigerian Basketball Player Arrested for Rape Charges in Alabama
Daniel Adegboyega, a 21-year-old Nigerian basketball player, has been arrested in Alabama on first-degree rape charges. He is being held without bond.
Metro
Flooding Claims Lives in Yobe State
Two people drowned in Yobe State after heavy rain caused flooding in Damaturu. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency is urging caution during the rainy season.
Politics
Davido to Talk About Security and INEC Ahead of Osun Election
Davido will speak on security and electoral transparency at a press conference in Osogbo. The event is crucial ahead of the Osun gubernatorial election.
Metro
Police take down kidnappers, make arrests, recover fake dollars in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police arrested 16 suspected kidnappers and recovered fake dollars and stolen goods worth millions. The operations highlight efforts to enhance security.
Metro
Four Police Officers Arrested for Forcing Man into Car Boot
Four police officers in Imo State were arrested for forcing a man into their car boot. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an investigation.
Metro
Nigerian Physicist Joins UN Panel on Nuclear War Effects
Rabia Sa’id has been appointed to a UN panel studying the effects of nuclear war. Her efforts will help shape policies on nuclear risks and global security.
Metro
Nigeria breaks human trafficking ring, arrests 12 foreigners
The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested 12 suspects tied to a human trafficking ring in Lagos. Two victims were also rescued during the operation.
Politics
NEC gives green light for $3.3bn Project Gazelle refinancing
The National Economic Council has approved a refinancing plan for Project Gazelle, allowing NNPC Limited to access $3 billion for national projects.
Politics
Atiku criticizes government over ₦1.08tn for cooperative college
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government's ₦1.08tn allocation to the Federal Cooperative College, highlighting concerns over budget transparency.