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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, adjourned to Nov. 3, the trial of a Lagos businesswoman, Clara Anthony, charged with an alleged N643.8 million fraud. Lagos City Guide Anthony is standing trial before Justice Ibrahim Kala, alongside a company, Flourish Claire Concept. They are charged with 17 counts …

An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned the trial of former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, until Oct. 21 to enable the EFCC to list a witness to testify in the case. Dasuki is standing trial on an amended 32-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, dishonest …

…Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress, Workers’ Welfare Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company. The company in a statement said the President’s leadership, through his ministers and …

  A governorship Aspirant under All Progressives Congress APC in Ekiti State Engr. Kayode Ojo greets the teachers on World Teachers Day, describing them as great impetus and steam for the development of any society. “Teachers’ roles at modelling both children and youths towards nation building cannot be under estimated”, …

A 28-year of Lagos trader, Okonkwo Chikwado, 28, has been arraigned before Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly having unnatural sex with a teenage boy. Lagos Real Estate Chikwado who resides at 2, Asake St., Ishashi area, Lagos State, is standing trial for sexual assault. The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji …

An overturned, petrol-laden tanker exploded in the early hours of Friday along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Ogun State, prompting fears that many people have died in the blaze. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. near the Abeokuta-Kobape–Siun–Sagamu interchange on the PMB Expressway when the tanker, reportedly travelling at excessive speed, lost …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings has renovated Alegbo Primary School in Delta State, as part of its Adopt-A-School initiative, marking another milestone in the financial institution’s steadfast commitment to educational excellence across Nigeria. The comprehensive renovation and expansion project represents a holistic approach to educational development, addressing critical infrastructure needs while creating …

   A civil society group in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, known as Right for Human Dignity and Justice (RHDAJ), on Thursday has lambasted the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), saying the two frontline labour groups …

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Bankers’ Committee for their role in the successful revamp and commissioning of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. AFRIMA described the restoration of …

NNPC projects heavy revenue losses after PENGASSAN strike caused major oil and gas production deferments across Nigeria. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has projected significant revenue losses following the suspended strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), which disrupted production, liftings, and …