Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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Alleged N400m scam: Tinubu govt endorses trial of Senator Andy Uba
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has granted approval to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to prosecute Andy Uba, a former senator representing Anambra south, over an alleged ₦400 million fraud. This was disclosed at a court session on Monday when the counsel to the IGP, A.M. Abdullahi, told Justice Mohammed Umar…
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Oborevwori Felicitates James Manager at 65
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the former Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator James Ebiowou Manager, CON, on the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, extolled the former lawmaker’s patriotic service and outstanding contributions…
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How Ovation Media cleaned Wike up – Dele Momodu
Publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu has narrated how his media organization worked for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. During an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu made claims on cleaning the minister up and asserting that too much alcohol has affected Wike’s conduct in public and private life.
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Mbappe withdraws legal complaint against PSG
France international Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn his legal complaint for moral harassment and attempted extortion against former club Paris Saint-Germain. The Real Madrid star confirmed that they have dropped the complaint that related to his contract stand-off with the French side in 2023.
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Just in: Kano in panic mode as Sanusi, Bayero loyalists clash near palace
Palpable fear reigns in the minds of residents in Kano as the power struggle between the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has led to attacks and counterattacks by their respective loyalists, creating confusion. A statement from Emir Sanusi’s camp alleged that supporters of Emir Aminu Ado…
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Retiring Modric set to join AC Milan in August
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave…
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Natasha: We’ve not been served CTC of verdict, Senate insists
The Senate over the weekend said the Federal High Court in Abuja has not served the certified true copy of the judgment which nullified the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. On Friday, Justice Binta Nyako ordered the Senate to reinstate Natasha, describing her suspension as excessive. But Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi…
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Nigeria in trouble over Trump’s extra 10% tarrif against BRICS
Nigeria’s economy is likely to take a fresh downturn if the United States President, Donald Trump, follows through with his threat to impose an extra trade tariff on countries aligning with BRICS. The word BRICS was coined from the names of the pioneer nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which came together…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention clear of double standard as FG welcomes Boko Haram members-Igbo leaders
A coalition of Igbo leaders have strongly condemned the ongoing detention of pro-Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu, criticizing the Nigerian government for what they describe as a double standard in its approach to national security and justice. The group expressed outrage that, while Kanu remains imprisoned for four years over his push for self-determination, the same…
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All set for ex-Gov Ladoja to emerge as next Olubadan
Ex- Oyo State Governor and prominent Ibadan High Chief, Rashidi Ladoja, is set to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland after the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan. Oba Olakulehin died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, less than a year after his historic installation…