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Burkina Faso's security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday, September 26, according to the country's military government.

 A 30-year-old taxi driver, Fwimbe Thomas, was on Wednesday, September 27, lynched to d£ath by suspected motorcycle riders in Tudun Wada community in Jos North LGA of Plateau State.

The spokesperson of the Lagos state Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has said that the prevalence of substance abuse has made the work of policing more difficult as the music industry has consistently glamorized drug use over the years.

The list includes her ex-husband and father of two of her kids, Thierry Bashala. Bashala had mourned her on Instagram after her death. 

Mr. Felix Otabor, father to winner of BBN season 7, Phyna, has allegedly complained about how she has been treating him and the family ever since she became a millionaire.

Alumni reflect journey from boys to Conquerors in a memorable evening

Las Vegas police has arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the 1996 shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. 

The Managing Director of Water View Guest House, Ilorin, Kwara State capital, Adeniyi Ọjọ, died under suspicious circumstances, on Friday.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has cancelled celebration of independence day slated for Sunday.

Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, says he is relocating to Imo State, alongside other prominent politicians to ensure that Governor Hope Uzodiimma emerge victorious in the gubernatorial election scheduled for November, 2023.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N1.1 trillion among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils for August.

The Federal Government (FG) on Monday revealed plans to mark Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, which is scheduled for October 1, 2023, in a low-key way.

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered Kano State Government to pay the Incorporated Trustees of Massallacin Eid Shop Owners the sum N30 billion as compensation for unlawful demolition of their shops without following due processes laid down by law.

The Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has paraded 8 suspected criminals in connection with the murder of one Mrs Dorathy Jonathan, gunrunning, gun manufacturing, attack and burning of Saint Raphael Catholic Church at Fadan Kamantan village, Zango Kataf LGA and the killing of a herder at Gora town all in Kaduna State.

Ahead of the Imo State governorship election in November, Labour Party supporters on Friday staged a peaceful protest to demand a credible, free and fair election in the state and the replacement of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC).

Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, said 283 students graduated with first class honours in the 2022/2023 academic session.

Former vice president and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the last presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu, that he cannot use the excuse of privacy law to stop the release of his academic records from the Chicago State University (CSU).

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the revalidation of the recognition of Niger State College of Education, Minna, to a university of education.

The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government says it is putting in place a N75 billion intervention fund to support small businesses in response to the country’s current economic challenges.

The National State Houses of Assembly election Tribunal has upturned the election of Timothy Dantong of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and declared Moses Dachum of All Progressives Congress as winner of the March 18, Riyom state constituency of the Plateau State House of Assembly Election.

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has finally accepted the apology issued by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, saying to err is human but forgiving is divine.

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo on Thursday dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Mr. Akanimo Udofia, challenging the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner of the March 18, 2023, elections.

The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, on Thursday, locked out staff of his ministry over their late resumption to office duties.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has proposed an increase in the rates of living expenses to its scholars in Malaysia, India, among others, as a result of decline in the value of naira.

  The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has submitted a formal petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC), raising serious concerns over an alleged miscarriage of justice in the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has dismissed preliminary objection filed by Uba Sani on the timeliness of the petition filed by the PDP and its Candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru.

The Supreme Court has set October 23 for judgment in a complaint filed by Senator Smart Adeyemi challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kogi State governorship.

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna State is set to deliver its judgement via zoom.

  In my piece of August 23rd, 2023 titled “Blackmail Against Judiciary and Threat to Kano’s Security”, I brought to the fore the position of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, owing to comments on Radio made by his Broadcast Media Aide, Abdullahi Tanko Galadanchi.

Azeez Adeshina Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, a Nigerian rapper, has said that if the security services can ensure his safety, he will give himself in to be examined about claims that he was involved in the killing of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, nicknamed Mohbad.

Burkina Faso’s junta, which deposed a military administration to seize power, has declared a coup attempt.

After defeating Manchester City to advance to this season’s fourth round of the Carabao Cup, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe stated that his team was motivated to “go one better” than their runners-up finish from the previous season.

The State Security Service, SSS, has established the Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, DPRSC, and appointed Peter Afunanya as the pioneer director.

Nigeria ranks sixth globally in terms of organized crime, according per the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index.

The Ondo State House of Assembly has disclosed the facts of the “gross misconduct” claims leveled against the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, amid the impeachment attempt.

Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has requested that former President Olusegun Obasanjo publicly apologize to Oyo monarchs.

 Three people were slain by Bandits in Kwara state’s capital.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the government.

The House of Representatives has invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) to develop ways to protect the rights of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbad’s songs and lyrics.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio claims that Godwin Emefiele, the immediate previous governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), attempted to sabotage the conduct of the 2015 general election by instituting the naira redesign policy.

  Dr Pedro Obaseki, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Director of Research and Documentation for the party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has proclaimed that it is time to sanction former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.

  Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that he remained resolute, determined to continue executing laudable projects, despite the State Governorship Election Tribunal judgment, just as the administration disclosed that over N3 billion has been approved for settlement of different projects in the State.

Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake, a Nigerian music singer, reaffirmed that his decision to pursue music over dancing was motivated by his desire to make money.

Despite a court injunction, the Ondo State House of Assembly has vowed to resume impeachment procedures against Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the heads of Africa’s national drug law enforcement agencies to redouble their efforts to combat substance misuse.

Former United States President Donald Trump and his family business were found liable for fraud on Tuesday by a New York judge in state Attorney General Letitia James’ civil lawsuit accusing the former president of illegally inflating his assets and net worth.

Following Senate approval, Michael Olayemi Cardoso began his stint as the 12th governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday.

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress announced on Tuesday a nationwide strike for October 3, 2023, and the Federal Government has called organized labour to a meeting in an effort to avert it.

Nigeria has lost its combined bid with the Benin Republic to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania appointed joint hosts.

The Nasarsawa state Account General, Rt Hon. Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohammed has felicitated with the Executive governor of the state, Abdulahi Sule and the entire Muslims on the occasion of this years Eid-El-Maulud marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad.