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Senator Bassey Albert, the gubernatorial nominee for the Young Progressives Party (YPP), was given a 42-year prison sentence for corruption.

Court jails Akwa Ibom senator 42 years for corruption

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has refuted claims that voters registered with INEC in 2023 will be able to cast ballots without showing their PVCs during the polls.

INEC rejects reports claiming Nigerians can vote without PVC

Prince Clem Agba, minister of state in charge of the federal budget and national planning, claims that the economy has grown despite global and local shocks.

Nigerian government blames governors for poverty levels

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), had a lawsuit filed against him seeking his disqualification thrown out Wednesday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Court dismisses suit seeking Peter Obi’s disqualification

Chris Azubogu, a member of the House of Representatives, had his nomination as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Senate seat representing Anambra South Senatorial District invalidated by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Abia 2023: Court nullifies APGA governorship primary election

Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum resources, has been accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of giving Nigerian politicians $115 million to influence the outcomes of the 2015 elections.

EFCC: Former minister gave politicians $115m to compromise 2015...

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, told reporters on a conference call on Thursday

Kremlin: EU war crimes tribunal plans illegitimate

Udom Emmanuel

CLO: Akwa Ibom government not to blame for 13% derivation...

Zainab Ahmed, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, has said that the country is not broke.

Zainab Ahmed: Nigeria is not broke

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Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum resources, has been accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of giving Nigerian politicians $115 million to influence the outcomes of the 2015 elections.

EFCC: Former minister gave politicians $115m to compromise 2015 polls

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, told reporters on a conference call on Thursday

Kremlin: EU war crimes tribunal plans illegitimate

Zainab Ahmed, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, has said that the country is not broke.

Zainab Ahmed: Nigeria is not broke

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture, has said that fake news poses the greatest threat to the 2023 elections.

Lai Mohammed: No administration has supported states with funds more than Muhammadu Buhari

Business

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has stated that it will lay off 300 of its 1,100 staff. Kraken CEO Jesse Powell said on the company's blog that the move was made to assist Kraken in surviving the crypto winter.

Kraken crypto exchange layoffs 30% of staff

The long-term issuer ratings of the Government of Ghana have been lowered by Moody's from Caa2 or further junk status to Ca, with a stable outlook.

Moody’s downgrades Ghana to further junk status

The Federal Government of Nigeria has presented the newly redesigned naira notes to the general public.

New naira notes: We prioritise security over aesthetics – CBN

The monetary policy rate (MPR), which is a measurement of interest rate, has been raised from 15.1 per cent to 16.5 per cent by the policy-setting committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

CBN: Nigerian government borrowed N6.3 trillion in last 10 months

Politics

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), had a lawsuit filed against him seeking his disqualification thrown out Wednesday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Court dismisses suit seeking Peter Obi’s disqualification

Chris Azubogu, a member of the House of Representatives, had his nomination as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Senate seat representing Anambra South Senatorial District invalidated by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Abia 2023: Court nullifies APGA governorship primary election

Udom Emmanuel

CLO: Akwa Ibom government not to blame for 13% derivation controversy

Otunba Jimi Adebisi Lawal, a PDP governorship aspirant in Ogun State, pledged Thursday to appeal the court's decision to dismiss his claim.

Ogun PDP guber crisis: Jimi Lawal vows to appeal court judgment

Lifestyle

Slami Ifeanyi, a musician from Nigeria who was once crowned Mr Universe, has passed away.

Nigerian singer shot dead by gunmen

Sammie Okposo, a well-known gospel musician, passed away on Friday, leaving many people in Nigeria and throughout the world profoundly shocked.

BON renames award category to honour Sammie Okposo

Former Big Brother Naija contestant Oluwabusayo Abiri, better known by her stage name Khloe, revealed in a recent interview that she considered suicide when photos of her butt augmentation surgery went viral.

Khloe: I was suicidal when my bum enlargement photos leaked

After months of separation, Chacha Eke, a famous Nollywood actress, has reportedly reconciled with her husband, Austin Faani Ikechukwu.

Chacha Eke reunites with husband Austin Ikechukwu

Sports

Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya released after airport metal knuckles arrest

Two Nigerian athletes, Emmanuel Ineh and Toluwani Adebakin, have been found guilty by the US government of internet fraud crimes and will spend ten years in jail.

Two Nigerian athletes face 10 year jail term for fraud in US

Harry Maguire

England’s John Stones backs ‘partner’ Harry Maguire

Rio Ferdinand has said that Manchester United's teenage forward Alejandro Garnacho is giving off Ronaldo vibes after scoring the game-winning goal for his team.

Rio Ferdinand: Alejandro Garnacho has Cristiano Ronaldo vibes

Football

After Mexico's great defeat at the World Cup, Tata Martino declared his contract had ended, and he would not be returning as Mexico's coach.

Tata Martino confirms Mexico exit after ‘huge...

The Daily Mail has reported that FIFA, the organisation responsible for organising international football competitions, is considering implementing penalty shootouts at the end of the World Cup group stage in 2026.

2026 World Cup: FIFA to introduce penalty shootouts in group...

Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish goalkeeper, said he had lost a €100 bet to Lionel Messi.

Wojciech Szczesny: I lost €100 bet with Lionel Messi over penalty

The Portuguese Football Federation want FIFA to credit Cristiano Ronaldo with the game-opening goal in Portugal's match against Uruguay.

Portuguese FA want FIFA to award Cristiano Ronaldo goal against...

Technology

Elon Musk

Twitter stops enforcing coronavirus misinformation policies

The U.S. government is still looking into Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

Elon Musk delaying Twitter’s paid verification to avoid Apple’s 30% fee

UK drops ban on ‘legal but harmful’ online content in favour of free speech

ECOWAS

ECOWAS to strengthen fight against cybercrimes

Opinion

Festus Adedayo

Qatar World Cup, alcohol and gays

Según Odegbami

The problem with Nigerian football

Not so long ago, he was the poster boy of what looked like an African renaissance. Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo didn’t only know what to say, he also knew when and how. I still remember 2018. Barely one year after Akufo-Addo was inaugurated, he was on the big stage.

Will Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo survive this storm?

Professor Soludo is the Governor of Anambra State

Why Peter Obi won’t win 2023 presidential election