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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

November 23, 2024

Reuben Abati goes on anti-Igbo tirade, falsely claims no Yoruba can buy land in South-East Nigeria

Mr Abati said that as hardworking as the Igbos are, they withhold their lands from outsiders, implying that they are generally hostile to other tribes.

Reuben Abati
November 22, 2024

Nigerian-American schoolgirl Eniola Shokunbi receives $11.5 million grant for designing air filtering system

Ms Shokunbi’s air filtering project impressed the Connecticut State Bond Commission, which greenlit $11.5 million in a grant last October.

Eniola Shokunbi
November 22, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Nyesom Wike begs presidency not to punish him for shoving Indian prime minister, blames diarrhoea for alcohol-laced rage inside Aso Rock

The FCT minister, whose battle with alcohol has been a matter of public knowledge, appeared intoxicated and disoriented while welcoming the Indian delegation on Sunday.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Bola Tinubu
November 20, 2024

Presidency mum over video showing heavily drunk Nyesom Wike shoving Indian prime minister during state visit

In the video making rounds on social media, Mr Wike walked at a fast pace ahead of the Indian leader, who was surrounded by his aides.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
November 20, 2024

Virgin Islands top court authorises Chinese investors Zhongshan to seize $25 million from Nigeria over Ogun trade zone deal

The ruling marks the latest in a string of losses Nigeria has suffered in foreign jurisdictions over the past years.

Senator Ibikunle Amosu
November 19, 2024

New York prosecutors ask judge to delay sentencing Trump until he leaves office in 2029

The judge, Mr Merchan, will make the final decision whether to toss out the case as requested by Mr Trump’s lawyers or delay his sentencing till 2029.

Donald Trump
November 19, 2024

Ukraine fires U.S. long-range missiles into Russia despite threat of nuclear weapons consequences

Mr Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that Russia “reserves the right” to use its nuclear ammunition to shield its people from weapons that constitute “critical threat.”

November 19, 2024

Permanent residency for immigrants on study visas not automatic: Immigration Minister

Mr Miller made the statement penultimate Tuesday in an interview to address immigration concerns.

Nigerians in Canada
November 18, 2024

Next INEC chair must be incorruptible, transparent; 2023 election fraudulent

“It was a case of inviting the fox into the henhouse,” the former president said at the forum.

INEC chairman, Obasanjo, Tinubu
November 18, 2024

Nigerian politician Franklin Nwadialo moved from Texas to Washington, arraigned over $3.3 million Internet fraud

Mr Nwadialo has been remanded in custody until his next hearing, when he might enter a plea to commence his trial. He is looking at over 20 years of jail term.

Franklin Nwadialo