Tensions Rise in Edo as EFCC and PDP Candidate Face Off Over Party Leader’s Arrest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, are at odds over the arrest of a prominent PDP chieftain, Jonathan Okunbor. At the heart of the controversy is a staggering allegation of N6 billion siphoned from the coffers of Edo’s local government areas. The EFCC claims…

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From Publishing His First Book at 13 to Producing TV at 19: Chude Jideonwo Celebrates 25 Years in Media with Red Media Africa and YNaija.com (PHOTOS)

Media entrepreneur and host of #WithChude, Chude Jidonwo, has announced the year-long celebration of his 25-year career in the media – which falls on the same year he turns 40.  He announced this with a post on his social media platforms and a new photoshoot on Monday, 6 January 2025.  The celebrations include 21 years…

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Nigerian Government Responds to Sanusi: Tinubu Administration’s Policies Don’t Require Emir of Kano’s Approval

The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian Government has told the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, that it does not need his help regarding the country’s economic reforms. Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated on Wednesday that he will not help the government regarding Nigeria’s current economic challenges. He said this while…

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ICPC Files Money Laundering Charges Against Former Aide of El’Rufai and Others

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged money laundering and corruption. The charges, filed on January 15 at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, are outlined in case number FCH/KD/16c/2025. The…

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“Despite the many challenges that have affected our once close-knit family, remember that you are deeply loved,” Comedian AY Makun shares as he celebrates his daughter’s 3rd birthday (photos)

Ayo Makun, aka AY, took to Instagram to celebrate his second daughter on her 3rd birthday.  He shared adorable photos of Ayomide Makun and expressed his love for her in the caption.  The comedian wrote: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Ayomide (My Joy Has Come)!  “Today, i celebrate you turning 3 years old, and…

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