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Nigerian Musician, Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has filed a lawsuit against actress Iyabo Ojo, accusing her of distributing false and defamatory content via her Instagram account. The actress accused Naira Marley of having spiritual and physical interactions with the late…

The Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC) has crticised the Federal Government’s plan to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The union’s displeasure was made known in a statement signed by its president, Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, where it said such action could spell doom…

The Trade Union Congress on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to pay all federal civil servants their ₦35,000 wage award immediately as agreed during a meeting that was held following the removal of fuel subsidy Briefing journalists in Abuja after the congress’ emergency…

Gunmen on Tuesday morning ambushed a Yenagoa-bound convoy of Daewoo Construction workers along the Ahoada/Abua section of the East-West road in Rivers State, killing four Soldiers and two drivers attached to the company. According to eyewitness accounts the gunmen also kidnapped two expatriates…

With over 54,000 awaiting trial inmates population across the country, stakeholders have called for the repositioning of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS) for effective access to justice. Although the Scheme had already been piloted in Anambra, Edo, FCT and Lagos, authorities revealed…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has won the 2023 CAF men’s player of the year award. The awards gala took place on Monday, December 11, at the Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech, Morocco. Osimhen is first Nigerian player to be named African men’s player…

A popular broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. Bello, who was well known on the Network News at 9pm, was said to have passed on in the early hours of Monday. While details about her death are still sketchy,…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its Gwagwalada-Kukwaba-Apo 132KV Transmission line 1 has been vandalised between Towers 23 and Tower 25. In a statement, a spokesperson for TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said the vadalisation of the line is suspected to have taken place…

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Nd’Igbo has expressed willingness to partner with the South East Branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), covering Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states. Ohaneze President, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu made this known in his goodwill message at…

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has reiterated that all laws of the state will henceforth be effectively enforced to encourage economic activities and protect investments in the state. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists at the…