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Apr
29
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

Abuja, Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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Apr
28
2025
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Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Nwachukwu To Death By Hanging

Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Nwachukwu To Death By Hanging

Crime, Judiciary, Marriage And Love, News Flash
Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wude Zone 2, Abuja, today sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased on April 8, 2022. The judge sentenced Nwachukwu to death while sentencing him after the court had held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty. Nwachukwu was arraigned on…
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Apr
28
2025
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Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Crime, News Flash, Security
Suspected Cultists Storm Beer Parlour, Kill Four The Benue Police Command has confirmed the killing of four persons by suspected cultists at a beer parlour in Makurdi, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident in a chat with journalists on Monday. Ms Anene said the attack occurred on Sunday night at a beer parlour in Akpehe, Makurdi, and left many people hospitalised. “The suspected cult attack at Akpehe is confirmed, and investigation has commenced. “Four persons were confirmed dead while others are currently receiving treatment in the hospital,“ the command’s spokesperson said. Ms Anene warned…
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Apr
28
2025
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Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump

Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, World News
Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump US Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, has criticized President Donald Trump as he marks 100 days of his second stint in the White House this week. Schumer said Trump’s first 100 days as president have been hell for the American people. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. His first 100 days of his second presidency will end on April 29 (Tuesday). However, in a tweet via his X account on Monday morning, Schumer…
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Apr
28
2025
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Sanwo-Olu Worried About Peter Obi’s Behavior, Tackles Him For ‘Demarketing’ Nigeria In USA

Sanwo-Olu Worried About Peter Obi’s Behavior, Tackles Him For ‘Demarketing’ Nigeria In USA

News Flash, Personality, Politics
Sanwo-Olu Worried aboutPeter Obi's behavior, Tackles Him For ‘Demarketing’ Nigeria In US Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tackled Peter Obi over the perceived disparaging comment he made about Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. The Lagos Governor said Obi lacks the moral right to talk about poverty in Nigeria. During his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate painted a picture of how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to an astronomic increase in the poverty rate. Using the poverty index, Obi compared Nigeria, China, Indonesia and Vietnam…
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Apr
28
2025
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Groom, Three Friends Nabbed For Allegedly Killing Wife In Marathon Sex

Groom, Three Friends Nabbed For Allegedly Killing Wife In Marathon Sex

Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Groom, Three Friends Nabbed For Allegedly Killing Wife In Marathon Sex Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old groom, Auwal Abdulwahab and his three friends for allegedly coercing his bride into non-consensual sexual activity. Spokesman of the command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to DAILY POST. He said the incident happened on 26/04/2025 at about 2200hrs in Tungo village, Albasu District in Sule Tankarkar local Government. Shiisu said the newly married man is suspected of orchestrating an incident against his wife within days of their wedding. According to him, “the groom is alleged to…
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Apr
28
2025
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2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Kenneth Okonkwo

2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Kenneth Okonkwo

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Says Kenneth Okonkwo A former presidential spokesperson for the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that forming a coalition is the opposition’s only chance to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Okonkwo, a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, expressed confidence that the coalition would be formed, though he could not specify who would lead it. “Moving to 2027, I know that there will be a coalition. Whether it is going to be between Peter Obi and Atiku, I don’t know, but there will be…
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Apr
28
2025
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How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

Crime, Business, Lagos, News Flash
How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it. Despite inherent risks, particularly those that have to do with human safety and public health, when the opportunity to make cash or profit presents itself, the love of money is prioritised above all. While the city generates an estimated 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually, some of these wastes often find their way back to the market. Among these arrays of wastes that find their way back to…
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Apr
28
2025
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Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov. Oborevwori

Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov. Oborevwori

Interviews, News Flash, Politics
Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC  – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov Oborevwori The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor, advised him to ensure his move to the APC is transformative. Although he commended the governor for dumping the PDP, he advised him to leave behind “old deals” that destroyed the opposition party in Delta State. He said, “Leave behind the…
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Apr
27
2025
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Communique Arising From ABIA North Easter Retreat That Held On 21st April, Easter Monday And Organized By ABIA North Consultative Assembly, ANCA

Communique Arising From ABIA North Easter Retreat That Held On 21st April, Easter Monday And Organized By ABIA North Consultative Assembly, ANCA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
COMMUNIQUE ARISING FROM ABIA NORTH EASTER RETREAT THAT HELD ON 21ST APRIL, EASTER MONDAY AND ORGANIZED BY ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY, ANCA. The retreat took notice of the fact that insecurity, power supply, dearth of industrialization, low agricultural yield, low level of infrastructure etcetera constitute a shared limitation among communities in Abia North. Speakers during the retreat were unanimous that in finding solutions to these problems, must adopt a common template that are contemplated within the following communique : Speakers upon speakers during the retreat praised the efforts of the state government in improving road infrastructure across the Abia North…
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