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LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar has filed a N3 billion lawsuit against the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas. This legal move follows her controversial suspension from the guild for allegedly spreading false information. Halima’s suspension, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management of Dangote Refinery has clarified that it has not filed any new case against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and other entities.  In a press release titled “No Fresh Case Filed Against NNPCL,” signed by Sunday Esan and made available …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Moniepoint has been honoured for its remarkable impact on Nigeria’s financial services sector, securing three prestigious awards at this year’s Marketing Edge Awards and the inaugural MSME Finance Awards, both held in Lagos. These accolades celebrate Moniepoint’s dedication to financial innovation and support for small and medium-sized …

… Express Collective Dissatisfaction ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In preparation for the upcoming Owerri, Imo Triennial Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the undersigned aspirants have jointly passed a vote of no confidence in the Ikeogwu-led Credentials Committee. The aspirants accuse the committee of incompetence, favoritism, and a …

AGBARA-LUSADA-ATAN ROAD, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The asphalt pavement works are steadily advancing on the Agbara-Lusada-Atan Road, with significant progress observed from Chainage 15 + 575 to Chainage 15 + 955, approaching the Atan-Idi-Iroko Junction. This development marks a key phase in the construction, aimed at improving the road’s durability …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Credentials Committee for the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference has been thrown into disarray following the resignation of one of its members on Friday, October 18, 2024. The member reportedly stepped down in protest over what he perceived as excessive interference …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed concern over the growing scarcity of individuals with integrity in today’s society. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony of MIVA Open University in Abuja on Saturday, October 19, 2024, Osinbajo emphasized the importance of integrity, urging the students …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has announced Anthony Ewa as its new president. Ewa assumed office in an acting capacity on Monday, October 14, 2024, stepping into the role just weeks after Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, had declared himself the …