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An Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has dismissed the criminal case against Akogun Abayomi Olumide, popularly known as Lustay, the former Chairman of the Ekiti State Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has admitted that he regrets ever associating with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as renewed scrutiny over their relationship fuels fresh controversy following the latest release of the Epstein files.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have condemned the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results, describing the decision as shameful, regressive and a deliberate attempt to weaken the country’s electoral process.
Two former Student Union Government (SUG) leaders of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Lifted Oyinbo Edubamoh and Igoh Ayano Christopher, have filed lawsuits against the management of the institution and Nigeria Police Force at the Edo State High Court over their alleged unlawful arrest and detention following the January 2026 Ekpoma insecurity protest.
Nigeria Immigration Service Probes Officer Makama Over Allegations Of Four-Day Detention, Repeated Rape Of 21-Year-Old The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into a damning report alleging that one of its officers, Isa Makama, unlawfully detained and repeatedly raped a 21-year-old lady, Ben Bright Friday, for four days.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Drug Unit has arrested a Nigerian national in Pretoria East, South Africa, following a tip-off from members of the public about suspected drug-dealing activities in the area.
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Two former Student Union Government (SUG) leaders of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Lifted Oyinbo Edubamoh and Igoh Ayano Christopher, have filed lawsuits against the management of the institution and Nigeria Police Force at the Edo State High Court over their alleged unlawful arrest and detention following the January 2026 Ekpoma insecurity protest.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dismissed recent curses directed at him by certain “fake” clerics supporting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing them as meaningless and fraudulent.
