Ladoja: Without Ibadan, Yoruba Kings would be called Emirs
Olubadan-designate Rasidi Ladoja credited Ibadan with shaping Yoruba monarchy, called for modernization, and urged unity among traditional rulers.
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Police pay N51m to staff-linked company for IGP escorts’ food, allowances for 2 months
Records show the police spent nearly N52m in December 2024 on feeding and allowances for IGP Egbetokun’s escorts, with payments linked to a firm tied to a serving officer.
‘Obi of Lagos’: Igbo Ezes, leaders say Azubike not recognised
Igbo traditional rulers and leaders from 12 South-West and South-South states have disowned Mr. Chibuike Azubike, who recently claimed the title of “Obi Ndigbo Lagos” and announced plans for an Ofala festival on September 13.
Federal Government cancels 5% tax on voice and data services
The Federal Government has abolished the 5% tax on calls and data, bringing relief to over 171 million telecom users.
Ghana welcomes US-deported Nigerians, other West Africans
Ghana has agreed to receive US-deported West Africans, including Nigerians, a move Nigeria itself has rejected.
EFCC interrogates ex-NNPCL boss Kyari over $7.2bn refinery project
EFCC is questioning ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over alleged misconduct in Nigeria’s $7.2bn refinery turnaround maintenance programme.
Meta takes down FIJ’s Facebook page over cybersecurity claim
Meta has unpublished FIJ’s Facebook page as the newsroom faces cyberattacks and police investigations linked to its reporting on a Nigerian university official.
Charlie Kirk shooting: MSNBC speculates shot might have been fired by ‘supporter in celebration’
An MSNBC guest provocatively suggested that the shooter who fatally wounded Charlie Kirk “might have been a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration,” a speculative remark made despite a lack of confirmed details and sparking immediate backlash across conservative circles.
French police arrest hundreds amid nationwide ‘block everything’ protests
French police arrested nearly 300 people Wednesday as “Block Everything” protests erupted nationwide following Prime Minister François Bayrou’s ouster, with demonstrators blocking roads, lighting fires, and clashing with security forces.
Prince Harry reunites with King Charles III in London after months of estrangement
Prince Harry met King Charles III at Clarence House on Wednesday for their first reunion since February 2024, with the Duke of Sussex expressing hope for “reconciliation” despite their strained relationship.