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For the record: LAGOS, NIGERIA – Following an incident of discrimination against Mr. Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, at a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet within the Lagos airport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken decisive action. Adebola, who has a …

For the record: ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has announced on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 that scholarships will be granted to the children of the 17 soldiers who lost their lives in the Okuama community tragedy in Delta State. Also, the government will provide housing for the families …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Breweries, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, is set to host the second edition of the “Big Weekend Experience” across three cities simultaneously – Onitsha, Warri, and Akure.  The event promises an exciting celebration of beer, featuring Nigerian Breweries’ top brands, live musical performances, and …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN, NIGERIA  – The Ogun State government has withdrawn the list of Government Liaison Officers earlier announced today. Governor Dapo Abiodun had approved the appointments of additional aides including eight Senior Special Assistants, 19 Special Assistants and 26 Governemnt Liaison Officers. Explaining the withdrawal, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser …

…Targets N365 billion By Way Of A Rights Issue As Subset Of Programme LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial groups, has unveiled plans to establish a Capital Raising Programme of up to US$1,500,000,000.00 (One Billion, Five Hundred Million United States Dollars) or its equivalent (‘the …

A Nigerian man, despite renewing his international passport five times, remains unable to travel abroad, prompting tears of frustration as he displays his collection of passports. In a poignant video titled “I’m tired; I renewed my international passport for the fifth time and still haven’t left Nigeria,” the individual showcases …

Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has once again expressed disappointment in his assistance to Siminalayi Fubara in attaining the governorship position in the oil-rich state. Addressing a gathering of supporters in Port Harcourt last weekend, Wike lamented that Governor Fubara …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The trial of Christopher Jackson Edeh, accused of involvement in a N2.7 billion fraud case at Fidelity Bank, is set to begin on May 30, 2024. This was disclosed by Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. Edeh is facing nine charges brought …

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has initiated legal action against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four individuals over alleged copyright violations. The case, identified with Number FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024, was filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, as disclosed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, March 25, 2024. …

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Mr. Emeka Rollas has debunked the rumour that veteran actor, Zack Orji, has died. It would be recalled that in December, Zack Orji, was seen in a video in a hospital after he slumped in an hotel in Abuja. Rollas debunked …