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Shoprite Addresses Rumours of Shutting Down Operations in Nigeria
Notwithstanding recent worries about the shrinking number of stores in certain states, Nigeria's Shoprite franchise operator, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL), has confirmed its intention to stay in the nation.
The company…
Abducted Aide of Governor Alia Regains Freedom
Atu “Krayzeetee” Terver, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s Special Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilization, was discovered alive a few days after being kidnapped in Abuja.
Terver's spouse shared the news on social media.
With the…
Lagos Records 1,666 Deaths Linked to Violence, Suicide, and Homicide – Police
Between January 2020 and December 2024, at least 1,666 Lagos people lost their lives to homicide, suicide, and other violent crimes, according to the Nigeria Police Force.
During the public presentation of a report on femicide in Lagos…
Uncle, 53, arrested for serial rape of 16-year-old niece, forced abortions
Kolawole Babawale, 53, has been taken into custody by Ondo State Police Command agents for allegedly sexually abusing his niece and helping to terminate her abortion twice.
The 16-year-old victim revealed that her uncle had repeatedly…
ECOWAS Envoy: Poverty, Corruption Threaten Democracy in Africa
According to Baba Kamara, special envoy on terrorism for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), poverty and corruption are the "silent killers" threatening the democratic development of Africa.
At the Goodluck Jonathan…
Kebbi Govt: We Don’t Reward Political Thugs with Appointments, Contracts
Abdullahi Idris, the Kebbi State Governor's Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, has denied allegations that Governor Nasir Idris gives government contracts or positions to political thugs.
Idris called the accusations "cheap…
Metro Metro Court Confirms Final Forfeiture of $7m Found in Providus Bank Vault
According to the investigator, his team was tasked with analyzing the complaint and, if deemed believable, moving forward with the inquiry.
According to Okeibunor, the inquiry showed that the money was secretly stored in the bank’s vault…
Esther Ibeto Family writes AIG Zone 2, Lagos, challenges police’s involvement in administration of…
The late Esther Ibeto Family has written the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, over the involvement of the men of the Nigerian Police in the administration of the estate of the family.
In a petition to the AIG, dated…
Uche Ibeto’s claim of ownership of property, unlawful eviction, totally false – Family
The family of veteran singer, Ms. Uche Ibeto, popularly known as the Jigida Queen, has put a lie to the allegation by the musician that he was thrown out of her late mum, Mrs. Esther Ibeto's house in Lagos.
The family in a statement…
Customer Drags Sterling Bank To Court Over Conspiracy, Forgery, Fraudulent Deduction
.... Abubakar Suleiman, MD/CEO
Miden Systems Limited, has dragged Sterling Bank Limited and its management staff to court over alleged conspiracy, fraudulent practices, forgery and criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.…