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Ambassador of Russia to Nigeria, Alexei Shebarshin has assured that no harm will befall citizens of Nigeria living in Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country.   Shebarshin gave the assurance when he was summoned by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Friday.     According to him, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced new dates for the 2023 elections. The National Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this known at a news conference in Abuja. According to him, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023. …

Mr Adeola Ajatoye’s divorce petition was granted by an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday, citing his wife, Chottia, as “greedy and demanding.” Ajatoye, who lives in Afeez Eyinileaso St. in Akesan, Lagos, filed for divorce on Dec. 14, 2021, claiming that his spouse was selfish. Mr Koledoye Adeniyi, …

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will conduct “a special military operation” to “demilitarize” Ukraine, de facto declaring a war on Ukraine. Putin announced the operation in a live televised speech that aired before 6 a.m. local time, threatening countries that attempt to interfere with “consequences they have never …

  A Gombe State Secondary School Principal, Mr. Bello Muhammed Abubakar, has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over alleged fraudulent activities and other ancillary offences.   The Commission, in a 2-count charge brought before Hon Justice Halima S. Muhammed of Gombe State …

  Recall that the couple tied the knot in December, 2021 after several speculations pertaining to their romantic relationship made rounds. However, barely 2 months after their wedding, Mo Bimpe is seen scolding her husband over his reckless manner of farting. According to her, he farts now and then without apologizing …

A Nigerian clergyman, Ezekiel Atang, has died. Atang who was a popular relationship and marriage counselor, died on Monday, February 21, three weeks to his 50th birthday.   Atang had sent out souvenirs and a letter to his friends inviting them to his 50th birthday party in Akwa Ibom on …

The Nigeria Football Federation has been notified by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), that the 2022 World Cup play-off between Nigeria and Ghana will now be played on new dates.   Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed in a statement that the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off round …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This formalizes the existing partnership between the agencies for the fight against corruption and economic crimes in Nigeria. NYSC Director-General, Maj.-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim met EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa …

Senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha will be arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, February 22 on corruption charges. Okorocha, a former governor will be put on trial by the Federal Government on 17-count charges involving criminal diversion of public funds running into billions …