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Fire guts Oshodi Arena market, clothing shops destroyed
Fire has gutted a section of the Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos State, destroying about 10 shops. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement signed by the Service’s Director, Margaret Adeseye, the agency received a distress call at about 5:50 p.m. reporting a fire outbreak at Arena Market,…
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Tinubu defends tax reforms, insists implementation begins Jan 1
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has firmly rejected mounting pressure to suspend Nigeria’s recently enacted tax reforms, stating there is “no substantial reason” to delay their full implementation, set to begin on January 1, 2026. In a statement from the Presidency on Tuesday, Tinubu emphasized that the government is unwavering in its commitment to the established timeline. He…
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Culturati 19: Culture remains Nigeria’s tourism goldmine- NTDA DG
The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr. Ola Awakan, has emphasized that sustainable tourism growth in Nigeria depends on deliberately creating and strengthening platforms that showcase the nation’s rich cultural and creative assets. Awakan made this assertion while speaking as a special guest at the 19th edition of Culturati, Nigeria’s flagship culture and arts festival, held at…
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Court orders remand of Malami, son, one other in Kuje correctional centre
…Adjourns To Jan 2 Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal high court in Abuja has refused the oral bail application filed on behalf of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. In his ruling, Justice Nwite held that a substantive bail application has already been formally filed for the defendants, noting that granting an oral application…
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Alleged Money Laundering: Malami, son, one other, docked, plead not guilty
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son, and one other individual have pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering. They were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 16-count charge against Malami, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz…
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Ex-AGF Malami arrives court over alleged corruption
The Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Malami, his son and one other will be facing sixteen counts charge bordering in alleged financial fraud. The prosecution team is expected to be led by Chief…
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Alleged Corruption: EFCC to arraign Malami before Abuja Court Today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Abubakar Malami, SAN, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. It has been revealed that Malami will face Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court, where he is expected to enter a plea along with his…
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Anthony Joshua recuperating, says Governor Abiodun
..says British High Commission notified The Ogun State Government has confirmed that world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is recuperating in hospital following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The accident occurred around midday and involved a Toyota Lexus vehicle conveying Joshua and three other passengers. Two passengers died in the incident and were identified as Ayodele Kelvin…
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Eno commissions ultra-modern health centre in Eket, warns against vandalism
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday commissioned an ultra-modern primary healthcare centre in Nduo Eduo, Eket Local Government Area, urging community leaders and residents to protect and properly maintain the facility for the benefit of all. The governor said the centre belongs to the people and should be well utilised and safeguarded against vandalism, stressing that it…
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Tinubu phones Anthony Joshua, mother over Ogun road accident
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has spoken by telephone with Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following a tragic road accident in Ogun State that left the boxer injured and claimed the lives of two of his associates. A statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu conveyed…
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