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DPP Clearance Brings Closure to Akingboye Family, Widow Says
Mrs. Christiana Akingboye, widow of the late Bamidele Akingboye, former Ondo State SDP governorship aspirant, has described the final legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as a source of relief, ending months of suspicion and emotional strain following her husband’s death. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Mrs. Akingboye
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Supreme Court Stays Disqualification of Mukul Roy as Bengal MLA in Landmark Anti-Defection Case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a landmark judgment of the Calcutta High Court that had disqualified senior West Bengal politician Mukul Roy as a member of the state legislative assembly for defecting from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The apex court’s intervention has put on hold, for
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2026 Budget: Ministry Allocates Over N500 Million for Hairdressers, Make-Up Artists, and Grinding Machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N500 million in 2026 on skills training, empowerment programs, and equipment supply across select states, including hairdressing, make-up artistry, soap making, grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation. Details of the proposed expenditure appear in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, recently uploaded to the Budget Office
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US–Taiwan Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Spurs Massive Chip Investment as AI Stakes Rise
Taipei/Washington: The United States and Taiwan have reached a landmark trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs on Taiwanese exports while accelerating large-scale Taiwanese investment in America’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence supply chains. The deal, announced on Friday, reflects Washington’s push to reshore critical chipmaking capacity and Taipei’s effort to preserve its global dominance in advanced semiconductors
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N152 Trillion Debt Driven by Forex Adjustments and Reforms — Finance Minister
The Federal Government defended Nigeria’s rising public debt stock, currently at about N152 trillion, insisting that the increase largely reflects exchange rate adjustments and improved transparency, rather than reckless new borrowing. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook in Lagos, Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun,
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How Is the Mumbai Mayor Elected? City Set to Get Its ‘First Citizen’ After Four-Year Gap
Mumbai: After a prolonged four-year hiatus, Mumbai is finally set to have a mayor again as the results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are announced on Friday. The return of an elected civic body marks the end of a long interregnum during which India’s richest municipal corporation was run by an administrator appointed by
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Emir of Ilorin, Saraki Praise Yusuf Ali’s Philanthropy at Book Launch
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki have lauded the philanthropy of legal luminary Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) during a public book launch in the Kwara State capital. The event, which also featured the unveiling of Ali’s traditional title, Kuliya Ngari of Ilorin, was held in honour of
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Delhi Tribunal Awards ₹48.68 Lakh Compensation to Woman Left Permanently Disabled in Road Accident
New Delhi: In a significant ruling highlighting the rights of road accident victims and the responsibility of insurers, a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Delhi has awarded ₹48.68 lakh as compensation to a woman who suffered 60 per cent permanent disability after being struck by a government-operated tempo in July 2024. The judgment underscores the
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Defence Witness Alleges EFCC Tried to Coerce Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele’s Co-Defendant
A defence witness in the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on Thursday alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to pressure one of his co-defendants into providing false statements implicating the former governor. The witness, legal practitioner Nnamdi Offial, made the claim during
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Lagos Taskforce Arrests Fake Nigerian Navy Captain, Two Accomplices in Oworonshoki
The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended three individuals allegedly impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy in an attempt to defraud residents, intimidate officials, and obstruct government operations. The arrests were confirmed by the Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, following enforcement activities at Oworonshoki. According to Akerele, the suspects were caught after attempting to use fake
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