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Ebube Ibeh

December 5, 2024

Amazon lists Dele Farotimi’s book on Afe Babalola’s corrupt influence on Nigerian judiciary as number one bestseller worldwide

The book saw low sales following its publication until Mr Farotimi was seized by armed policemen in Lagos on Tuesday based on a defamation complaint from the nonagenarian lawyer.

November 26, 2024

World’s oldest man dies at 112

John Tinniswood, who held the title of the world’s oldest man, passed away at 112 on Monday, the Guinness World Records (GWR) said.

John Tinniswood
November 26, 2024

Tinubu’s govt claims Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.4% despite rising inflation, poverty

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has claimed that the Nigerian economy witnessed growth despite galloping inflation and monumental poverty in the country

Food market and Tinubu sleeping
November 22, 2024

FG loses as Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act

The Supreme Court has declared null and void the National Lottery Act of 2005 and has struck down the National Assembly’s power to legislate on lotteries.

Lagos parliament; National Assembly
November 19, 2024

2024 Opus Prize: Nigerian Catholic sister Ngozi Uti wins $1 million

A Nigerian Catholic sister, Francisca Ngozi Uti, has been announced as the 2024 Opus Prize laureate with a prize award of $1 million.

Nigerian Catholic sister, Francisca Ngozi Uti receiving the prize
November 18, 2024

Falana urges Tinubu’s govt to reinstate Baruwa as NURTW boss

“Justice delayed is justice denied. It is time for the federal government to act decisively and restore Comrade Baruwa to his rightful position,” Mr Falana said.

Femi Falana
November 13, 2024

FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, seizes phone

The New York-based crypto-prediction market said the raid was due to its role in giving users a platform to bet on the recent general elections in the United States.

Shayne Coplan
November 12, 2024

Despite document revealing her company received $1 million, Oprah Winfrey denies being paid to endorse Harris

However, a Federal Election Commission document revealed that Ms Oprah’s production company, Harpo Productions, was paid $1 million in two tranches of $500,000 each.

Oprah and Kamala
October 22, 2024

Renowned historian, journalist Tayo Agunbiade is dead

The news of her death was confirmed in a message on Tuesday by one of her children, Sinaola Agunbiade. However, the cause of death was not disclosed.

Tayo Agunbiade
October 10, 2024

NDLEA abolishes rule mandating married women to obtain husbands’ approval for overseas trips  

The NDLEA spokesperson said, “The inclusion of that item ab initio arose following some ugly developments in some source countries.”

NDLEA logo and Visas