House Public Accounts Committee Recovers Additional $14 Million from Oil Companies

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has successfully recovered an additional $14.2 million (N21.4 billion) from four oil and gas companies as part of its ongoing investigation into financial discrepancies in the sector. According to a statement signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. House Spokesman, noted that this latest recovery follows an earlier…

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Two kidnap victims rescued in Lagos

The Lagos State Police command and the Joint Task Force have rescued two persons who were kidnapped in the Ijede area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. A landlord, simply identified as Dare, and one of his neighbours’ daughters, Taiwo, were abducted last Wednesday during an operation. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state command,…

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Free train ride: Osun assures holiday-makers of safety, denies insecurity

The Osun State Government has reassured residents and visitors of the state of adequate security, urging those outside the state to disregard social media reports suggesting otherwise. This follows recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, which resulted in casualties and property destruction. However, while receiving holiday-makers who arrived in Osogbo via the…

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Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola maintain billionaire status on forbes Africa’s List

Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion…

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Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during Ghana boxing match

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. It was gathered that he was reportedly leading on points…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan, Olubadan, Oluwo, Sanusi call for unity, tolerance

As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, prominent traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, have called for peace, national unity, and religious tolerance in the country. Sultan calls for unity, support for leadersSpeaking on Sunday at his…

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Nigerian boxer, Olanrewaju collapses, dies during fight

40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju…

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EID-EL-FITR: Governor Adeleke Felicitates Muslims

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan period, describing the 29-day fasting period as a divine grace for spiritual renewal. In a statement signe by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke rejoices with…

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