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Hollywood’s film academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 27. The board of governors of the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria of Nigeria (CBN) said it would begin payment of N65 rebate to exporters who sold their goods through the importers and exporters (I&E) window, at the end of the first quarter. CBN Governor, Godwin…

The Federal Government has condemned the Polish Authority for detaining Nigerians and other African students who fled war-torn Ukraine due to their black skin. The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike…

Netflix and EbonyLife Studios have announced the global launching of blockbuster thrilling limited series, ‘Blood Sisters’, on the streaming service on May 5. Netflix and EbonyLife Studios announced the cast of Netflix’s first original…

A group, Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation, has called on the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to contest the 2023 presidential election, saying he has the qualities to lead Nigeria. Mr Suleiman Maito, the South-West Co-ordinator of…

Dr Abiola Ajaja, National Secretary of Accord Party says the party will only accept former Gov. Rasheed Ladoja of Oyo State back to the party, if he followed due process. Ajaja told newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan, that Ladoja has been…

The Nigerian Navy’s newest Landing Ship Tank (NNS KADA), on Thursday, arrived Port of Al Duqum, Oman, on the first leg of her homeward voyage to Nigeria. The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan,…

Barely one week after it was attacked by vandals on March 29, the 24-inch Ogboinbiri/OB-OB gas pipeline has been vandalised and set ablaze. The breach of the pipeline, operated by Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), cuts the oil firm’s gas…

A teenager (name withheld) on Thursday narrated to an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how her 43-year-old biological father (name withheld) allegedly defiled her many times. The survivor, aged 16, testified at her…

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, says most youths are unemployed because of lack of functional skills. Ngige said this while declaring open a one-day trade Job, Career and Employability Fair, on Thursday in…

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law Executive Order 11 on national public buildings maintenance. The president signed the document shortly before the commencement of the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)…

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has denied allegation that its troops were aiding attacks and other forms of insecurity in the state. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, the Media…

A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of 107 year old Furera Abubakar, and Isah Hassan, 17, in a correctional centre for allegedly plucking out the eye of a 12-year-old. The Prosecution counsel, Mr Lamido Soron-Dinki,…

Police in Kaduna State foiled two kidnap attempts on Tuesday and on Wednesday and rescued four victims. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Mohammed Jalige, stated on Wednesday that Tuesday’s attempt was recorded at Buruk area of…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has set up a 15-man Truth, Justice and Peace Committee to help address rising cases of agitation, insecurity and other challenges in the state. The committee with Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and Mrs…

A 25-year-old well-digger, Abba Yusuf, almost suffocated on duty in Kano on Tuesday, but for a quick rescue operation by the Kano State Fire Service. Yusuf was digging a well at Hotoron Mahauta area of Kano when he fell inside and was…

A fashion designer, Kehinde Soetan, on Tuesday, approached an Igando Customary Court urging it to grant her a divorce from her husband due to religious differences. Kehinde had approached the court to finalise her divorce process from…

The Arewa Alliance, a socio-political group, has called on Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to declare his interest to run for president of Nigeria in 2023. The convener of the group, Mr Dauda Khushi, who made…