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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

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
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