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A leadership crisis has rocked the Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) as members suspended the chairman, deputy chairman and secretary for alleged failure to solidarise with the Association of Resident Doctors in their recent industrial action in the…

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday shut down Greater Scholars International School in the Ajah area of the state over the defilement of a four-year-old pupil. The accused, David James, has since been arraigned for the offence and remanded. The pupil was reportedly defiled…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has debunked allegations that it has acquired three properties in England under the current administration. The allegation of property acquisition was made by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, on Channels TV. Debunking the…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it has not hiked its fees for the second time in one month, contrary to reports. In July, the school raised some of its charges, citing the prevailing economic conditions in the country. Weeks after that, there…

A Lagos socialite, Mrs Farida Sobowale, was rescued by passersby at the extension of the Third Mainland Bridge as she attempted to plunge to her death in Lagos Lagoon on Thursday. The owner of House of Phareedah Bodycare and Spa reportedly parked her…

World 100 metres hurdles champion Oluwatobi Amusan has expressed her delight after being cleared of doping violations by an independent tribunal on Thursday. Last month, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) provisionally suspended the Nigerian track and field athlete for three missed whereabouts failures. The…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised a fervent demand for the swift release or just legal proceedings to be initiated for AbdulRasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC,…

The Code of Conduct Bureau has warned workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to adhere strictly to the code of conduct guiding public service by declaring their assets, as failure to do so will attract sanctions. The State Director, FCT CCB, Suleiman…

Nigerian track queen Tobi Amusan has been cleared of doping violations with the provisional suspension on her lifted. “A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, has today found that Tobi Amusan has not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three…