‘Be Good Ambassadors of Lagos,’ Sanwo-Olu Bids 1,432 Hajj Pilgrims Goodbye

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . Lagos Gov deepens welfare, takes over payment of sacrificial goats, spiritual clothing, and visits to holy sites for state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia   The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged 1,432 Hajj pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors of Lagos and Nigeria at the holy land. Platforms Africa reports that the governor said this at a one-day seminar for 2025 hajj intending pilgrims in Lagos held at LTV Blue roof, Agidingbi, Ikeja. The first batch of pilgrims from the state are to leave Nigeria…

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Atiku Slams EFCC Over Detention Of Ex-Lawmaker

Abibat Babalola

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the detention of a former member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Kazaure. n a tweet on his official X handle, the Peoples Democratic Party’s elder statesman described Kazaure’s detention as a disregard for due process. He said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has once again plunged headlong into its well-worn pattern of lawlessness, arresting and detaining citizens with brazen disregard for due process and without offering any justification for its actions.” READ ALSO:…

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‘Thrilling Clasico,’ How Barcelona Defeated Real Madrid 4-3

Ganiyu Amodu

Barcelona closed in on the league title as they fought back from two goals down to beat Real Madrid – for whom Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick – in a thrilling Clasico. Real Madrid raced into a 2-0 lead with Mbappe scoring twice inside 14 minutes, but Barca hit four by half-time – one each for Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal, and two for Raphinha. Mbappe scored again with 20 minutes left, to take his club total in all competitions to 39 – the most ever by a Real Madrid…

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Crime Fighting: Northern Governors Support Creation Of State Police

Abibat Babalola

The Northern Governors Forum, NGF, has called on the National Assembly to institute a legislation for the creation of state police to boost security across the country. Director General Press and, Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor, Mamman Mohammed, in a press release noted that the call was contained in a communique at the end of Forum’s meeting on Saturday which was read by its Chairman, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. “The Forum resolved to support the creation of state police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the…

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Falana Seeks Probe Into Alleged Diversion Of $3.4bn IMF Loan

Abibat Babalola

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged criminal diversion of the $3.4 billion loan obtained from International Monetary Fund (IMF) by Nigeria to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. He made the call in a statement he signed on behalf of the Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB) on Sunday. Falana also called on the IMF Board to probe alleged deliberate refusal of its Management to ensure…

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‘Worth The Wait,’ Harry Kane Lifts First Career Trophy

Ganiyu Amodu

Harry Kane declared the first major trophy of his career was “worth the wait” as Bayern Munich celebrated their 34th Bundesliga title win on Saturday. Bayern had already secured the Meisterschale last week, as 2023-24 victors Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg. And they celebrated in style with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena, with Kane and Michael Olise getting the goals. Kane’s goal was his 25th in the Bundesliga this campaign, at least six more than any other player. His 32 total goal involvements (seven…

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FULL LIST: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Others Make BET Awards Nominees List

Ganiyu Amodu

The 2025 BET Awards nominations have been announced, with African artists earning recognition across top categories, marking another milestone in the continent’s growing global influence in music. The awards ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on 9 June. Nigerian artist Ayra Starr made a significant impact by securing nominations in two of the show’s most prestigious categories. She joins the ranks of SZA, Summer Walker, and Victoria Monét in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category, a highly competitive field dominated by US heavyweights. Starr’s nomination…

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Seven Doors, Lisabi; List of Winners At AMVCA 2024

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbe Adedimeji, Mercy Aigbe, Gabriel Afolayan, Hakeem Onilogbo,’ are you surprised with the list? check full names of who won what at the 11th award   “Seven Doors”, an historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, has triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Adedunjoye, the king in the series. Chioma Chukwuka also claimed the Best Lead Actress award for her role as…

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Reps To Probe N200bn CBN Loan Disbursed To DisCos For Metering

Ganiyu Amodu

The house of representatives has launched a probe into the disbursement and utilisation of the N200 billion loan provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the national mass metering programme (NMMP) to electricity distribution companies (DisCos). Uchenna Okonkwo, chairman of the house committee on power, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, announcing the inauguration of a 19-member subcommittee to carry out the investigation. He said the committee’s main goal is to investigate the programme launched in 2020 to enable licensed electricity distribution companies to provide…

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Women Are Free To Be Gold Diggers, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

Do you still remember the story of my friend who said he loves women with big breasts? Each time a woman with full frontal endowment passed, he smacked his lips. He will not date a woman with less than 34DD specification. He can ‘manage’ if her southern region is not rich or even outright flat. As long as there is something full to cushion his stress after a long hard day. But his wife, yes, the Madam of the house, is almost flat-chested. Yet my friend is married, happily married.…

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