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The Lagos State government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, in a scuffle with a man who was filming her. The viral video showed the Commissioner in a heated argument with the owner of the firm that manages the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, …

Donald Trump is attempting to block the public release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith summarizing the investigation that led to criminal charges against him. Trump, accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents after leaving office, saw both cases dismissed after his victory in the November presidential election. Smith, however, has been …

A group of men said to be kinsmen of former Rivers state governor, Peter Obi, has tendered a public apology to another former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, over the comments made against him by Odili last December.   Odili and WIke have been in a war of words after Odili while speaking at the Christmas ballad organised by …

Self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro popularly known as Blessing CEO, has come public with her romance with businessman, Ikechukwu Ogbonna aka IVD.   In a post shared on her page today, January 1, Blessing said she has known IVD for three years and is happy that she met him in his time of trouble.   In October 2022, IVD lost …

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced the abolition of all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools across the state, including levies from Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA).   In a New Year address delivered to the people of Abia on Wednesday, Otti emphasized that beginning January 1, 2025, it will be mandatory for all school-age children to attend …

  FCMB Group Plc (“FCMB Group” or the “Group”), a leading financial services group, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its public offer, following the approvals of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The offer was oversubscribed by 33%, attracting 42,800 investors with 92% subscribing via more convenient digital channels such as …

Human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, has been released from the correctional centre in Ekiti State after meeting his bail conditions.  He was released on Tuesday morning, Dec. 24.   On Friday, Dec. 20, at a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, the state granted Farotimi bail conditions, including a N30 million bond, two sureties, one of whom must be a property owner, a …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public advisory on Lassa fever, highlighting its continued threat as a significant public health concern. Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC’s Director General, addressed newsmen on Monday in Abuja, urging Nigerians to adopt preventive measures amid a rise in cases during the peak transmission season.   Idris described Lassa fever …

An excited fan had his day—and phone—ruined for trying to record his celebrity idol, OdumoduBlvck. The unpleasant incident occurred at a recent event where the controversial rap act was with his crew. The unidentified male fan, as soon as he sighted his idol, held up his phone to capture what he thought would be an unforgettable moment. While the moment …

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce continued its raid against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis on Tuesday, November 17.   The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X, said major routes raided include Awolowo Way up to Falomo roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki road. This was an act to …