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Day: May 30, 2024

Hush Money: Trump becomes 1st ex-US president to bag criminal conviction

Trump found guilty in hush money case, now 1st ex-US president to bag criminal conviction Trump was convicted after being found guilty on each of the 34 charges of falsifying business records. Former United States of America President, Donald Trump, has been convicted by a New York jury on all charges in a hush-money case…

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NNPCL, ExxonMobil sign agreement on $1.28bn asset divestment deal

Tinubu had assured the ExxonMobil delegation that the Federal Government was committed to resolving the divestment issues between NNPC Ltd. and Seplat Energy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Thursday announced the signing of a settlement agreement facilitating the divestment of ExxonMobil’s stake in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) to Seplat Energy…

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Naira Marley’s cyber crime trial stalle

The EFCC also said that the defendant possessed counterfeit credit cards belonging to different people, with intent to defraud, which, it said, amounted to theft. The criminal trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) could not proceed on Thursday before a Federal High Court in Lagos. The trial was stalled because parties in…

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FG inaugurates largest CNG plant in Lagos, plans new stations nationwide

Kyari said that NNPC Ltd. had reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) with Axxela Ltd. to deliver six CNG mother and service station plants. The Federal Government has inaugurated a 5.2 million Standard Cubic Feet per day (mmscfd) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Lagos. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), during…

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FG receives 29 stranded Nigerians from Sudan

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the returnees were profiled and given some kits including refreshments. The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), have facilitated the safe return of 29 out of 120 Nigerians stranded in Sudan. The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced…

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Nnamdi Kanu files brief of appeal against trial court’s ruling

NAN reports that the appellant had earlier filed his notice of appeal on March 28. The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed his brief of argument against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja which dismissed his objection to his trial continuation. Kanu, in the brief…

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Lagos swears in 13 new judges, boasts of best judicial system in Nigeria

The governor said that his administration had earlier appointed 24 judges. Lagos State Government on Thursday swore in 13 new high court judges, with a charge to dispense justice without fear or favour while upholding Nigeria’s Constitution in all circumstances. The state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge after the judges took oath of office…

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WAEC maths exam peaceful in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu despite sit-at-home

Despite few vehicular movements, students were able to sit for their mathematics examination slated for the day. The sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was partially observed in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states as some residents went about their normal businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB had…

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Fubara promises investment-friendly policies in Rivers

The governor commended the community for the cooperation given to the investors and urged them to support the market to grow stronger. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for investments to thrive. Fubara made the promise during the inauguration of phase one of the…

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Nigerian-American actress Ego Nwodim opens up on handling hate comments

The actress was part of the Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable. Nigerian-American actress and comedian Ego Nwodim shared some interesting details, from the strangest fan comments to the most transformative moment from her breakthrough role on Saturday Night Live (SNL), during The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. During the talk…

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