Court restrains Kemi Alao Akala from selling departed ex-gov’s properties

Departed former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala An Oyo state High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the wife of the former governor, Kemi Alao Akala, from selling, disposing of or entering into any form of transaction on the contested properties of the deceased, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, pending the determination of the substantive suit. […]

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FG clarifies asylum agreement, says UK deportees will only be Nigerians

L-R: President Bola Tinubu with UK PM Keir Starmer The presidency has clarified that the agreement reached between Nigeria and the UK to receive deportees with no legal status will not encompass foreign nationals. Under the agreement, the deportees would comprise failed asylum seekers, criminals, and visa overstayers. However, it was unclear if the deportees […]

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Nigeria, UK sign deal targeting failed asylum seekers, criminals

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thousands of failed asylum seekers and foreign offenders could be deported from the United Kingdom (UK) to Nigeria under a new bilateral agreement reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit, the Daily Mail has reported. According to the newspaper, Britain has “secured a new […]

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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu, govs, others felicitate Muslims

AS Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of […]

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Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

Power minister Adebayo Adelabu The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. He made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to […]

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Elumelu Foundation unveils 12th entrepreneurship cohort Sunday

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is set to announce the 12th cohort of beneficiaries of its Entrepreneurship Programme on Sunday, March 22, 2026, following what it described as a record surge in applications from across the continent. In a statement on Friday, the foundation said it received over 265,000 applications from entrepreneurs across all 54 African […]

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Police arrest organiser, four others over Delta festival assaults

Delta State Police Command Spokesman SP Bright Edafe. Credit: Delta State Police Command. Delta State Police Command has arrested five persons, including the community head and chief organiser of the Ozoro festival, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of women during the annual event in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, […]

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2027 gov poll: Succession firestorm in 10 states

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya The simmering build-up to the 2027 general elections is rapidly giving way to an expansive and high-stakes succession season in at least 10 states, as governors in their final terms prepare to exit and a new generation of […]

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Full List: Eight countries offering cash incentives to attract new residents

Italian flag As many countries grapple with ageing populations and shrinking rural communities, governments and local authorities are increasingly introducing incentives to attract new residents and stimulate economic activity. From financial grants to housing support and business funding, these initiatives are aimed at reversing population decline and revitalising underpopulated areas. As reported by Forbes and […]

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