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Day: February 19, 2025

Court takes stand as family fights dirty over Herbert Wigwe’s estate

A Lagos State High Court Family/Probate Court in Ikeja has dismissed an application filed by the late Herbert Wigwe’s cousin Christian Wigwe and Pastor Shyngle Wigwe (Herbert Wigwe’s father) seeking the appointment of interim administrators for the estate of the former Access Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. In a ruling by Justice…

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Posterity will judge us harshly if public schools collapse, Shettima warns

Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Wednesday that posterity would harshly judge the country’s leaders if they allowed public schools to collapse. Shettima said this at the public presentation of tablets donated by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc to Government Science Secondary School students, Pyakasa, Maitama, Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu was passionate about repositioning…

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We had an agreement – CDS Musa speaks on visa denial by Canada

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and went through all the processes regarding the recent visa application to the Canadian High Commission. Musa made this known on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent, which won medals at the concluded…

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Lagos Police detain officer, complainant for ‘torturing’ suspect to death

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a police officer and a complainant for allegedly torturing a suspect to death in the Ikota area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development on Wednesday in Lagos. An X user, identified as Bolaji, in a…

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How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]

The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are, in fact, responsible for choosing the new pope. Then there is the papal election, also known as the…

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Tinubu receives praise for reconstruction of South-East road bombed during Civil War

Chief Sam Onuigbo, a former member of the House of Representatives, commended President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja for reconstructing the critical Achingali-Udo-na-Obizi-Umuwawa-Ubakala road. The road linking major communities in Imo and Abia is important in the agricultural and commercial activities in the region. The bridge linking the roads on Imo River was destroyed…

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Lagos Police probe alleged kidnap attempt in Ago Palace area after viral video

The Police Command in Lagos State says it is investigating the alleged foiled kidnap attempt in Victory Estate in the Ago Palace area. On Wednesday, the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle, @BenHundeyin. Hundeyin, while responding to a publication in an online medium with the headline…

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Trouble in Benue Assembly as 13 members suspended for dishonourable acts

The Benue House of Assembly has suspended 13 house members from legislative duties due to dishonourable acts. The suspension followed a motion by the majority leader, Saater Tiseer, during Wednesday’s plenary in Makurdi. Like any other legislature, the majority leader stated that the assembly was a hallowed assembly of honourable personalities. He said that 31…

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What You Need to Know About the New Airtel Data Plans & Prices

Airtel, one of the country’s leading telecom operators, has recently increased the prices of its tariff plans. According to Punch Nigeria, Airtel has adjusted its pricing structure in response to inflation, forex volatility, and increasing operational costs. While the company assures customers that the changes are essential for sustaining network quality and expanding coverage, the…

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Ayra Starr leads the list of Nigerian artists with the biggest global song in 2024

Spotify has just announced its Global Impact List for 2024 and Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr dominates the list. The Grammy nominee leads 30 Nigerian songs connecting with global audiences. Her success, alongside other artists, highlights Nigerian music’s global takeover and the power of cross-cultural collaboration. Ayra Starr’s placement at the top of the list is courtesy…

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