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Rt. Hon. Bichi And His Badge of Honour

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2025July 7, 20250

By Philip Agbese The seeds of greatness are often sown in the fertile soil of community, nurtured by the collective efforts of individuals who dare to dream big. For Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, it was always about the people. Their stories, struggles, and triumphs have guided his journey as...

Lagos police arrest 52 suspected cultists, assure residents of safety

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2025July 7, 20250

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday night said 52 suspected cultists have been arrested in joint raids across the state, assuring residents of safety before, during and after the July 7 Cultism Day. The suspects, the command said, were arrested in Mushin while preparing to unleash mayhem on innocents. A statement...

Two die, six injured as Auchi Polytechnic SUG election turns violent

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2025July 6, 20250

Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, have been reportedly killed and six others injured when thugs invaded venue of the Student Union Government (SUG) election and carted away ballot boxes. The incident happened at the weekend. A viral video released on Sunday showed student scampering for safety while police fired...

Malami Cannot Wash Off His Legacy of Impunity with ADC Defection — Citizens Alliance

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2025July 6, 20250

A civic watchdog group, the Citizens Alliance for Rule of Law and Justice (CARoLJ), has condemned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over his recent criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration, describing his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic...

Chelsea complete £48m signing of Dortmund’s Gittens

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Chelsea have completed the signing of winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £48.5m plus the potential for a further £3.5m in add-ons. The 20-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Manchester City in 2020, has signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge. The England Under-21 forward scored 17 goals and...

Tinubu installs Igwe Agubuzu as Chancellor, Federal University of Kashere

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

President Bola Tinubu has formally installed Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, the Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom, as the Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere in Gombe State. The insvestiture held on Saturday in Gombe, coincided with the university’s combined 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th convocation ceremonies for the award of...

Comedian Buchi reunites with daughter after custody battle

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Comedian and actor Onyebuchi Ojieh, popularly known as Buchi, has reunited with his daughter in a video shared on Instagram. According to Buchi, his daughter traveled from the United States to Canada to meet him. In a heartfelt video posted on his social media platform, Buchi expressed his deep gratitude and...

Why I abandoned law to pursue acting – Femi Adebayo

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Renowned actor and producer Femi Adebayo has recounted the moment he chose acting as his true calling over law. Adebayo, who earned his Master’s Degree in law at the University of Ibadan, said he was working as a lawyer, earning N20,000 monthly while acting was just a hobby. However, speaking with Pulse, he...

2027: Tinubu will lose even if his son is INEC chair — Dalung

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, said he has promised President Bola Tinubu that his government would be defeated in 2027, even if his son, Seyi Tinubu, is appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Dalung, while speaking during an interview on New Central...

World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as new Country Director for Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis takes over from Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has assumed a new role within the institution. A statement from the World Bank yesterday described Verghis “as an Indian national,...