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Court Throws Out Mohbad’s Father’s Lawsuit Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (popularly known as Mohbad), which sought to invalidate a legal advisory clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and others of involvement in his son’s death. Justice Taiwo Olatokun, who delivered the ruling on Wednesday, held that the Lagos State Attorney General, through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP),

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INEC to Issue New Guidelines for Reviewing Election Results Ahead of Upcoming Polls

As Nigeria prepares for a series of crucial elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to release a supplementary document to its 2022 election guidelines, aimed at clarifying procedures related to the review of election results under Section 65 of the Electoral Act. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure during a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held in Abuja on Tuesday. The

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Nigeria Needs New Constitution or Risks Decline – Victor Attah Warns Tinubu

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor and respected elder statesman, Obong Victor Attah, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria may suffer greater instability unless he champions the creation of a new people-oriented constitution before leaving office. Speaking ahead of the National Political Summit scheduled for July 15 to 17 in Abuja, Attah argued that the current 1999 Constitution lacks the federal character required for a diverse country like Nigeria, describing

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VeryDarkMan Pledges ₦10m Reward in Pursuit of Justice for Mohbad

Controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has intensified his personal campaign for justice regarding the mysterious death of Nigerian singer Mohbad by announcing a substantial cash reward. Mohbad tragically passed away on September 12, 2023, under unclear circumstances. Despite multiple investigations and court proceedings, the true cause of his death remains unresolved. In a bold move posted on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan offered a ₦10 million reward for any individual who

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92-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life for 1967 Rape and Murder in UK’s Oldest Solved Cold Case

In a landmark judgment, 92-year-old Ryland Headley has been sentenced to life in prison—serving a minimum of 20 years—for the rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in 1967 at her Bristol residence. Delivered by Mr Justice Sweeting, the sentence ensures Headley will spend the remainder of his life behind bars. The judge described the attack as “cruel and pitiless,” noting that Dunne endured immense pain and terror, while Headley remained

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Wike Refutes Fresh Land Allocation Allegations Involving His Children

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has once again denied allegations circulating online that he allocated plots of land in Abuja to his children. He dismissed the claims as politically motivated blackmail with no factual basis. In a statement released on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the minister described the reports as false and aimed at undermining his reform efforts

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Lagos Traditional Ruler Dethrones Six Chiefs Over Unauthorized Attendance at Labour Party Event

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has relieved six of his chiefs of their titles for allegedly misrepresenting him at a Labour Party campaign rally held in Apapa. According to the monarch, the affected individuals attended the political gathering without his knowledge or approval, thereby breaching palace protocol and impersonating him in an official capacity. Those affected by the disciplinary action include Chief

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2027 Elections: Atiku, Secondus, PDP Heavyweights Hold Strategic Meeting in Abuja

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other senior figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in a closed-door strategy session in Abuja as discussions intensify around forming a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The meeting, underway at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, brings together key PDP stakeholders, including ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and past PDP National Chairman Prince

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PDP Reunites Fractured Leadership Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved closer to internal unity following a major reconciliation breakthrough during its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. A key outcome of the session was the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, contingent on his agreement to withdraw ongoing lawsuits and cooperate fully with party structures in preparation for the National Elective Convention set for August. According to high-ranking insiders at the

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