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Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Kano State, has convicted and sentenced a TikToker, Abubakar Ibrahim, (a.k.a ‘G-Fresh) and Musician, Hamisu Sa íd (a.k.a Hamisu Breaker) for abusing the Naira. They were jailed upon their arraignment by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC, C on a one-count charge each, bordering on the abuse of the Naira notes, contrary to Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. The charge against Abubakar Ibrahim reads, “That you Abubakar Ibrahim sometime in November, 2024 in Rahma Sa ídu Shop…

Akwa Ibom State has reaffirmed its ownership of 76 Oil wells following a series of statements by officials of the neighbouring Cross River State. In a statement titled: “76 Oil Wells: Restating the fact” by the Attorney- General & Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN, the State pointed out the issue of ownership has long been settled by the Supreme Court. It noted that it was ready to engage in constructive dialogue over the matter but would continue to uphold the sanctity of judicial pronouncements, promote peace, and defend what rightly belongs to its people. According to the statement; ”…

A 59-year-old woman, Rakiyat Musa, was arraigned on Thursday, July 24, before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting at Tinubu, Lagos Island, for allegedly impersonating a Nigerian Customs officer and scamming victims of over N34, 116,000. Musa, who appeared before Magistrate B. I. Amos, is facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, stealing, impersonation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The prosecutor, Inspector Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the defendant, alongside others still at large, conspired to defraud unsuspecting victims between April and July 2025. “The defendant fraudulently obtained the sum of N13,480,000…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Usaini Usaini, for allegedly r3ping and k!lling a mentally ill woman in Kwasangwami village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. Police sources in Kano told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at about 12:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly trespassed into the residence of one Abdullahi Idris, 50, and attacked his 30-year-old daughter, Abula Idris, who was said to be mentally ill. “The suspect forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim who later d!ed as a result of the assault,” said…

“We will expand beyond bounds. I’m sure by God’s grace, I’m sure the 2027 is a done deal for APC,” with these words Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda announced his entry into the national chairman’s office. It was during his first meeting with National Working Committee (NWC) members at the Muhammadu Buhari House National Secretariat after taken his oath of office at Aso Villa. Yilwatda commenced his tenure as the 7th national chairman of the ruling party. Accompanied by other members of the NWC, he arrived at the party Secretariat at about 4.10. pm to the waiting hands of party staff and…

By Sunday Dare The recently rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or National Output of the Nigerian Economy comes in at a time such critical insight and numbers are necessary for planning and global economic engagements. We offer some important facts about Nigeria’s rebased GDP towards correcting the fiction being shared and the doubts being created in some quarters. Only a factual account will suffice — and we will indulge politically motivated critics this once. FACT 1: GDP REBASING IS AN ECONOMIC AND ACCOUNTING NECESSITY, NOT A GIMMICK The rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) aligns…

The Benue State Government has restated its commitment to addressing insecurity through a mix of strategic interventions and enhanced collaboration with security agencies. The assurance came in response to recent criticism from former Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, who accused Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration of failing to curtail rising violence in the state. In a statement issued Tuesday in Makurdi, the Special Adviser on Security and Internal Affairs, Joseph Har, described the state’s approach as “bold and proactive,” emphasising that the government had taken deliberate steps to protect lives and property. According to Har, the administration has revitalised the…

A former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Olusola-Eleka disclosed this in a letter dated July 24 and addressed to his Okeruku Ward 2 chairman in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere local government area of the state. In a copy of the letter made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the ex-deputy governor hinged his decision on the party’s failure to provide a platform for credible opposition and leadership in the country. The professor of building technology, who is the PDP governorship candidate in the 2018 election, served…

Operatives of the Cross River State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt and arrested three suspects in Calabar South.The spokesperson of the command, SP Ugbo Irene, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, July 24, 2025 said two locally made pistols and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspects.According to Ugbo, the operation was carried out by the Divisional Police Officer and Surveillance Team from the Uwanse Division following a credible tip-off.The suspects were intercepted while allegedly attempting to abduct one Mr. Nkereuwem Peter, 38, who resides at No. 35 Eneobong Avenue, Calabar South.”Following a tipoff,…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that different policy decisions being made by President Tinubu are all in the best interest of Nigerians. Shettima said this while hosting executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the removal of fuel subsidy, the realignment of the multiple exchange rate system, and ongoing tax reforms are all in the best interest of Nigerians. Recollecting how it was for the President to remove the fuel subsidy, Shettima said “While the fuel subsidy had been an albatross around the neck of…