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Nigerian Police Arrest Four Fraudsters Involved in ATM Card Swapping Scam

Posted May 24, 2023 by Steven

In a collaborative operation with the Nigerian Air Force, the Enugu State Police Command has successfully apprehended a group of four fraudsters specializing in the illicit practice of swapping Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards of unsuspecting bank customers. The suspects, consisting of three males and one female ranging from…

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IPOB Urges Global Community to Acknowledge Nigerian Government’s Mistreatment of Nnamdi Kanu

Posted May 24, 2023 by Steven

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Nigerian government. Following the Court of Appeal's decision to discharge and acquit Kanu of all charges, IPOB has called upon the international community to recognize the injustice being…

President Buhari Struggles with Pressure as Term Nears End

Posted May 24, 2023 by Steven

President Muhammadu Buhari, while speaking at a dinner organized by the Armed Forces of Nigeria in Abuja, expressed his difficulty in coping with the pressure of his office as he nears the end of his term. The event was part of the activities leading up to the May 29…

Teargas Incident at Osun Government School Hospitalizes 20 Students; School Forced to Shut Down

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a distressing turn of events, Fakunle Government Secondary School in Osogbo, Osun State, was the site of a teargas incident that left 20 students hospitalized and the school hastily closed. The unfortunate occurrence took place near the Osogbo city stadium, adjacent to a mobile police station along the…

Presidential Tribunal Consolidates Petitions Against Tinubu, Sets May 30 for Hearing

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has announced the consolidation of various petitions filed against Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Haruna Tsammani, disclosed its decision to merge all the petitions into one during the pre-hearing report. Consequently, the hearing of the consolidated…

Herdsmen’s Assault in Benue State Leaves 22 Dead, Including Women and Children

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a tragic incident that highlights the ongoing security concerns in Benue State, the death toll has risen to 22 following an armed herdsmen's attack on Iyer village in Uvir Council Ward. The assault, which occurred in the Guma local government area, claimed the lives of three children and…

Nigerian Court Adjourns Seun Kuti’s Case as Chief Magistrate Fails to Attend Sitting

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The trial of Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been adjourned by the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State. The court sitting was unable to proceed as the presiding magistrate, Adeola Olatubosun, was absent. Seun Kuti has been taken back to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti,…

President Biden Announces US Delegation for Nigeria’s Inauguration: Tinubu’s Swearing-in Amidst Controversy

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a move that has generated both anticipation and controversy, United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a nine-member delegation to attend the upcoming inauguration of "President-elect" Bola Tinubu in Nigeria. The announcement comes amidst persistent opposition faced by Tinubu at the Presidential election tribunal, which has raised questions…

Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Generate Foreign Exchange Inflow – Peter Obi

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world's largest single-train petroleum refiner, has sparked optimism regarding its potential to revolutionize Nigeria's economy. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed his belief that this world-class project will significantly benefit the nation. With a maximum operational capacity of…

Uchenna Cyril Anioke in Lillehammer, Norway as IPA confers prize on Mazin Lateef and Special Award for Volodymyr Vakulenko

Posted May 22, 2023 by Freedom Square

Prix Voltaire ceremony confers prize on Mazin Lateef and Special Award for Volodymyr VakulenkoIraqi publisher Mazin Lateef Ali, abducted in January 2020, awarded the 2023 International Publishers Association’s Prix Voltaire laureate at the award ceremony at the World Expression Forum in Lillehammer, Norway. The IPA also announced a Prix Voltaire…