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Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on January 5
The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on January 5 on the bail pleas of seven accused persons, including former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam, in the so-called “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The decision is expected to be a significant moment in
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“Hostages With Helmets”: Raghav Chadha Takes Aim at Delivery Platforms Amid Gig Workers’ Strike
A public exchange between Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and leaders of India’s quick commerce and food delivery industry has reignited debate over the treatment of gig workers, the ethics of ultra-fast delivery models, and the power wielded by digital platforms over the people who keep them running. At the centre of
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Driver’s Quick Decision Credited with Saving Anthony Joshua’s Life
It has emerged that a split-second decision by Anthony Joshua’s driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, may have prevented the boxing champion from being fatally injured in a recent car accident that claimed the lives of two of his friends. The incident occurred while Joshua, 36, was being driven from Lagos to Sagamu, Ogun State. According to
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Harrison Gwamnishu Issues Public Apology Over Allegations of Mismanaged Funds
Harrison Gwamnishu, a Nigerian activist known for helping rescue kidnapped victims, publicly apologized on January 3, 2026, following allegations that he misappropriated over ₦5 million intended for a ransom payment in Edo State. Harrison was arrested in December 2025 for allegedly taking money meant to rescue a kidnapped couple, Mr. and Mrs. Segiru, and was
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Fidelity Bank Appoints Amaka Onwughalu as New Board Chairman
Fidelity Bank Plc has named Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment follows the completion of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi’s tenure on December 31, 2025. The transition aligns with the bank’s governance policy and has been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian
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2025: A Lost Year for Nigeria’s Health Sector – NMA
As 2025 came to a close, Nigeria’s federal health sector faced a stark reality: unmet expectations, policy drift, and a weakening healthcare delivery system left millions of citizens without access to affordable, quality care. Despite some improvements in infrastructure, medical professionals say the year exposed deep structural weaknesses that have long plagued the sector. A
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Amid Push for Bori State, Oil Production May Resume in Ogoniland After 30 Years
More than three decades after oil exploration was halted in Ogoniland, fresh signs indicate that crude oil production in the area may soon resume, following sustained negotiations involving the Federal Government, the Rivers State Government and key Ogoni stakeholders. Oil activities in Ogoniland were suspended in 1993 after widespread protests over environmental degradation linked to
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NBB of C Has Transformed Nigerian Boxing – Ladipo
The President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has said the board has revitalised professional boxing in Nigeria, stressing that the sport has experienced significant growth and improved welfare for boxers since his administration took office. Ladipo stated that Nigerian boxers now earn better purses, sometimes paid in
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Military Urges Sokoto Residents to Surrender Looted Explosives After U.S. Airstrikes
The Nigerian military has appealed to residents of affected communities in Sokoto State to voluntarily hand over any explosives or suspicious materials looted from recent airstrike sites, warning that such items pose serious safety risks. The appeal comes days after U.S.-backed airstrikes carried out on Christmas Day, December 25, and into the early hours of
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I Still Cherish My Handshake With Awolowo — Okolo, Nigeria’s First Female Police Lawyer
Chief Barrister Mrs. Virginia Ntiejum Okolo (CP, rtd.), Nigeria’s first female police lawyer, has reflected on her pioneering journey in the Nigeria Police Force, recalling her cherished handshake with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, then Premier of Western Nigeria, as one of the most memorable moments of her career. Okolo joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1958,
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