Category: News
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Courts Halt Sale, Publication of Dele Farotimi’s Book
Legal tensions are escalating as Nigerian High Courts have intervened to stop the publication and distribution of Dele Farotimi’s controversial book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.” The Federal Capital Territory High Court, under Justice Peter Kekemeke, has granted a sweeping injunction that effectively silences the book’s distribution. The ex parte application, filed by Kehinde…
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German President Praises Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Support
In a significant diplomatic meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier offered strong words of encouragement to Nigeria, highlighting the country’s ongoing economic reforms and expressing Germany’s full support during challenging times. Drawing from Germany’s own historical economic struggles, Steinmeier emphasized the critical role of courage and perseverance in national economic…
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Cyber Alert: NITDA Warns Nigerians of Dangerous Banking Malware Grandoreiro
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a sophisticated banking malware called Grandoreiro that is targeting users worldwide through complex phishing schemes. “Cyber threats like Grandoreiro are evolving, and users need to stay vigilant and adopt robust security practices to protect their information,” the agency warned through its…
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Trump, Shallipopi, Bobrisky Top Google’s 2024 Nigeria Year in Search Trends
Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report for Nigeria, revealing the most searched and trending topics of 2024. Bobrisky and Beta Edu led the national personality search, while Donald Trump dominated global searches. Notable searches also included personalities like Junior Pope and Herbert Wigwe. Entertainment tops the trend with movies like ‘A Tribe…
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RMAFC Challenges Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Cites Constitutional Breaches
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, alleging they violate constitutional provisions on revenue sharing. In a detailed nine-page memorandum, RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu outlined legal and technical objections to the proposed legislations currently before the National Assembly. The Commission maintained that its constitutional…
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Ekiti Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50 Million Bail
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by the Ekiti State High Court following his arrest in a defamation suit filed by Chief Afe Babalola, a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The bail conditions include a ₦50 million bond and a surety with equivalent landed property. The court has set January…
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Local Rice Prices Skyrocket by 137% Amid Rising Food Inflation
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a surge in rice prices, with local rice experiencing a 137.32 per cent year-on-year increase in October 2024. The average price of local rice has jumped from N819.42 in October 2023 to N1,944.64 in October 2024, a pointer to the intense inflationary pressures facing Nigerian households. Kogi…
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Tinubu Urges Graduates to Cultivate New Career Paths in Agriculture
In a goodwill message delivered at the 36th convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), President Bola Tinubu challenged recent graduates to expand their career horizons beyond traditional white-collar employment. The message, delivered by Florence Obi, vice chancellor of the University of Calabar, Tinubu said, “The period white-collar jobs were readily available has…
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Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Dele Farotimi
The Ekiti State Police Command has filed an additional 12-count cybercrime charge against Dele Farotimi, a Lagos-based human rights advocate, following allegations of judicial corruption in his book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.” Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and brought to Ado-Ekiti to face trial for allegedly defaming Aare Afe Babalola, a senior advocate…
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Naira Gains Three Days of Consecutive Appreciation
The Nigerian naira has shown significant gains in recent days as trading data reveals a steady appreciation of the naira across both official and parallel markets. On the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the currency closed at 1,567/$ on Thursday, a notable improvement from 1,608/$ the previous day and a substantial leap from 1,660/$ on…