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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

December 5, 2024

Two days after Dele Farotimi’s arrest, King’s College London says mulling ties to disgraced senior lawyer Afe Babalola

Despite its release in July, the book saw low sales until Tuesday when Mr Babalola deployed security officers to arrest its author.

Dele Farotimi, King's College London and Afe Babalola
December 5, 2024

FBI traces Bobo Chicago’s million-dollar fraud to African Shrine; CEO Wale Ogundana loses nightclub licence

The Nevada state government immediately moved against Mr Ogundana and pulled the plug on his licence to operate the nightclub business.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
December 4, 2024

Netflix leaves Nigeria after six years as Tinubu’s inflation ravages Africa’s largest economy

The Nigerian Nollywood industry has cheerfully embraced Netflix, which helped spread Nigeria’s creative work to a global audience.

December 4, 2024

IG Egbetokun accuses four inspectors of stealing N43 million to free himself of collusion with notorious CBN cartel

A statement by police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday absolved the IG of any wrongdoing

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
December 4, 2024

After giving King’s College London £10 million to advance human rights in Africa, Afe Babalola deploys Nigerian police to brutalise activist Dele 

Mr Farotimi had said he was being targeted by UBA CEO Elumelu and Mr Babalola, whom he accused of deploying the police to harass and monitor his movement.

Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi
December 3, 2024

South Korean President Yeol declares martial law, parliament moves against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has declared martial law in an unprecedented live address on Tuesday night in response to “anti-state” activities of the opposition Democratic Party which

President Yoon Suk Yeol
December 2, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Police IG Egbetokun busted for colluding with notorious cartel moving cash from CBN vault via Abuja, Lagos airports

The interstate syndicate’s operation was disrupted after four inspectors identified a suspicious consignment at Abuja airport.

Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun and seized banknotes
November 29, 2024

Nigerian, Indian students top asylum applicants in Canada

The data revealed that study permits granted to Indians and Nigerians in Q3 2024 have dropped by approximately 50 per cent compared to Q3 2023.

Canada flag
November 28, 2024

FBI arrests notorious fraudster Bola ‘Bobo Chicago’ over $2.8 million business email ramp, money laundering

Bobo Chicago, 25, was said to have terrorised Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before fleeing to Chicago to take up residency.

Bolanle ‘Bobo Chicago’ Bombata mugshot
November 27, 2024

U.S. lawmakers slam State Department for denying Nigerians, Ghanaians visas at higher rates than Asian applicants

The data analysis showed that 75 per cent of Nigerians were denied study visas in 2023. Ghana’s refusal rate was 63 per cent in 2023, and Kenyans’ 74 per cent.

Nigerians and Ghanaians waving countries' flags