An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has ordered the attachment of funds belonging to the Ondo State Government in multiple commercial banks to enforce the payment of a ₦30 million judgment debt to a man shot by operatives of the state-backed security outfit, Amotekun. The garnishee order nisi was granted on December 10,

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The Take-It-Back Movement has condemned what it described as a surge in unlawful raids and arrests carried out by officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Task Force, accusing security operatives of engaging in intimidation, extortion and what it termed “organised kidnapping under the cover of uniform.” In a statement dated December

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The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, over allegations that members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association were armed to operate in Yoruba-speaking communities in Kwara and parts of Kogi States, despite escalating insecurity in the region. In a statement

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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has paid a visit to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. The visit was disclosed on Thursday by Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, who commended the cleric for the gesture, describing it as a

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Popular activist and social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has drawn widespread praise online after announcing plans to sponsor a gifted young Nigerian boy abroad, using a $50,000 cash gift he recently received. In an emotional video shared on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan revealed that a benefactor had promised to support him financially after witnessing his humanitarian

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A Nigerian woman has sparked debate online after criticising Afrobeats star Davido for appearing on comedian Carter Efe’s recent Twitch livestream, while praising Wizkid for what she described as his reserved public image. The video, which has been circulating on social media, features the woman expressing admiration for Wizkid’s approach to fame, saying the Grammy-winning

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Popular Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has ignited dating rumours online after a video showing her in a cozy moment with an unidentified man surfaced on social media. The clip, which has been circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter), shows the singer sharing a warm embrace with the mystery man, offering fans a rare glimpse into

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has paid a courtesy visit to Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, at the weekend. Dr. Uzochukwu, one of Nigeria’s most influential young business leaders, was accompanied by former President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, whom he described

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The Federal Government has disclosed that about 15.2 million housing units across Nigeria are structurally inadequate, raising serious concerns about safety, habitability, and access to basic services nationwide. The revelation was made by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the minister, while these

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Union Bank of Nigeria has honoured outstanding members of staff at its prestigious Union Bank Employee Recognition (UBER) Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and customer-centric service across the organisation. The ceremony, held at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, brought together members of the Board of Directors, senior management, and employees, marking another milestone in the bank’s 108-year

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