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Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has taken legal action against Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, alleging unlawful detention. Darlington’s arrest and detention stemmed from comments he made about singer Burna Boy, leading to accusations of defamation and cyberstalking. Despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on December 23, 2024, Darlington remained in police custody. His lawyer claimed in a social media video that Burna Boy had bribed the police to continue detaining him. On January 6, 2025, the court ordered Darlington’s release. Following the court’s mandate, Darlington promptly filed a ₦300 million lawsuit against the IGP,…

The Naira experienced a slight depreciation against the dollar on Monday in the foreign exchange market, starting the week on a negative trend. According to FMDQ data, the Naira closed at ₦1536.58 per dollar on Monday, down from the ₦1534.56 rate reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria at the end of trading last week. This indicates a minor decline of ₦2.2 compared to the ₦1534.56 exchange rate from the previous Friday. In the black market, the Naira’s value remained stable, ranging between ₦1662 and ₦1665 on Monday, consistent with last Friday’s rates. Get instant and latest news updates via…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to ensure that those responsible for the tragic stampede at the children’s funfair in Ibadan on December 18, 2024, will face trial, regardless of their social status. The incident claimed the lives of 35 children at Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan. During an address at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Service for state workers, Governor Makinde emphasized that justice must be served and that the rule of law will prevail in Oyo State. He stated, “Even if nobody is held accountable elsewhere, in Oyo State, the rule of law will prevail.” The…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 entrepreneurship programmes. In a statement on its website, TEF called for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs across Africa to apply. The foundation said applicants would receive training, mentoring, and non-refundable seed capital funding. TEF introduced three programmes: the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, the IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme, and the Aguka Ideation Programme. The flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to all entrepreneurs across Africa with innovative business ideas or businesses not older than five years. This year, there is a special emphasis on businesses leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc has announced that it raised ₦209.41 billion through its recent public offer. This marks the first phase of its equity capital raise program. The funds will be used to recapitalize GTCO’s flagship subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Limited, and support group-wide growth initiatives. The public offer saw 130,617 valid applications for 4,705,800,290 ordinary shares, which were fully allotted. GTCO’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, expressed gratitude to shareholders for their support and highlighted that this milestone sets a solid foundation for the company’s strategic roadmap. The second phase of the recapitalization program, targeting…

The Nigerian Army has made history by promoting Hajara Egbunu to the rank of Army Warrant Officer, making her the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps to achieve this prestigious rank. The decoration ceremony took place in Abuja on January 3, 2025, and was led by Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women’s Command (NAWC). In her acceptance speech, Egbunu expressed deep gratitude to God and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, for his visionary leadership and support in facilitating her career advancement. She also acknowledged Brigadier General Amatso’s guidance, which had…

Former staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who were dismissed in a mass layoff last year, have taken the apex bank to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja. The aggrieved former staff members, represented by Stephen Gana and 32 others, filed a class-action lawsuit on July 4, 2024, under the NICN Civil Procedure Rules 2017. The claimants argue that their termination process, carried out through letters titled “Reorganisational and Human Capital Restructuring” dated April 5, 2024, violated both the CBN human resources policies and procedures manual and Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution. They claim…

A deadly explosion occurred at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on January 6, 2025. The explosion, suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), killed one student and injured four others. The incident happened around noon, causing widespread panic in the area. Emergency and security personnel, including the police bomb disposal squad, quickly arrived at the scene to respond to the incident. The injured students were rushed to the hospital for treatment. As of now, the police have not yet commented on the incident, and details remain unclear. The identity…