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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has compensated a former council chair who was allegedly excluded from the state government’s severance package for former public officials. On Tuesday, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, presented a ₦7 million cheque to Fa’izu Alfindiki, the immediate past chairperson of the Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The payment followed claims that the state government intentionally withheld Mr Alfindiki’s entitlements. The Severance Payment Last week, the Kano State Government announced it had finalised the payment of ₦15 billion in severance benefits to former elected officials. According to the…

Nigerian film director Tope Adebayo has opened up about the personal losses and challenges he experienced while directing “Jagun Jagun” Part One, a film produced by his brother, Femi Adebayo. “Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)”, which premiered on Netflix on 10 August 2023, was co-directed by Mr Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani. The epic drama featured an ensemble cast that included Adedimeji Lateef, Bimbo Ademoye, Fathia Balogun, Mr Macaroni, and Bukunmi Oluwasina, among others. A second part of the movie is reportedly in the works. In a viral clip released on Wednesday, excerpted from his interview on Oyinmomo TV, Adebayo described the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has confirmed a terrorist attack on its personnel stationed at Wawa area of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Commandant of the Corps in the state, Mr Suberu Siyaka-Aniviye, who confirmed the incident while briefing newsmen in Minna on Wednesday, said that the attackers came in large numbers a few minutes after midnight but were unable to operate freely due to the alertness and prompt response of personnel on duty. The commandant explained that the personnel attempted to repel the attackers, but the situation became difficult due to the numerical strength…

The National Caretaker Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike and Senator Samuel Anyanwu has felicitated Nigerians, particularly members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, Board of Trustees, BoT, and  members of the party on the occasion of the Christmas, and New Year celebrations. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary, National Caretaker Working Committee, Jungudo Mohammed called on Nigerians to use this festive season to pray for the continued growth and development of the country, as well as for the stability of the party. The…

Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, has revealed the mistake Eric Chelle’s men made against Tanzania on Tuesday. Dele-Bashiru came off the bench as Nigeria defeated the Taifa Stars 2-1 in the 2025 Africa Cup Nations, AFCON, tie at the Fez Stadium in Morocco. However, according to the Lazio star, the Super Eagles made a mistake by conceding a goal due to a defensive lapse. Charles M’Mombwa scored for Tanzania, while Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored for Nigeria. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Dele-Bashiru said, “We played well against Tanzania. For the goal we conceded, it was…

The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday distributed N50m in grants to 1,000 women small business owners in Ogun State. Each beneficiary received N50,000 under the Women Economic Empowerment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, with support from the Tony Elumelu Foundation. The presentation took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Speaking at the event, Mrs Tinubu said the programme was designed to support the entrepreneurial drive of women traders and small-scale business owners striving daily to cater for their families and contribute to their communities. Represented by the wife of the Ogun State…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to produce the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, in court on December 30 for arraignment over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after the EFCC failed, for the second time, to present Adamu for plea-taking, warning that the prosecuting counsel would be sanctioned if the defendant was not produced on the next adjourned date. Adamu and a company, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, are listed as first and second defendants respectively in a six-count charge marked…

Legend Internet Plc has recorded a financial milestone after its Commercial Paper issuance closed with over 100 per cent subscription, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company’s business model, growth strategy and long-term outlook. The oversubscription reflects market sentiment towards the broadband and digital services provider, despite prevailing macroeconomic headwinds, and strengthens its liquidity position to support ongoing network expansion and operational initiatives. The company said proceeds from the Commercial Paper programme will be deployed to fund working capital requirements, enhance network infrastructure, and support strategic investments aimed at deepening broadband penetration across Nigeria. Legend Internet noted that the successful…

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has received 10 sets of table tennis facilities worth over N10m from the Omotayo Adegboye Foundation. The facilities were presented on Tuesday at the Table Tennis Gym, OAU Sports Complex, by the Chairman, Board of the Omotayo Adegboye Foundation, Prof. Saheed Adekilekun. Speaking during the presentation, Adekilekun explained that the foundation is promoted by a United Kingdom-based alumnus of the university, John Adegboye, and has remained actively involved in initiatives aimed at supporting indigent students and improving facilities within and outside the campus. On the latest donation, he said, “the foundation is…

Hong Kong regulators will proceed with legislating licensing regimes for crypto dealers and custodians after wrapping up consultations, as part of a broader push to tighten oversight.In a Wednesday announcement, the city’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that they had concluded consultations on proposed licensing regimes, which would require firms providing crypto dealings or custody services in Hong Kong to obtain licenses once the framework takes effect.The move adds to the city’s expanding crypto licensing framework. Earlier in 2025, Hong Kong brought its Stablecoin Ordinance into force, opening a new…