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The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has described the ongoing agitation for an interim government as treasonable. The forum urged all Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct that is capable of undermining the country’s democracy. The Chairman of the Forum and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, said it was, however, commendable that the Department of Security Service had exposed the plot and therefore called on the agency to arrest and prosecute anyone… Read the full article here

The Police in India have announced the arrest of a Nigerian for possession of hard drugs, including cocaine. 48-year-old Paul Chukwu was taken into custody after he was caught in Maharashtra’s Thane city. Chukwu, a resident of Nalasopara in the western part of Mumbai metropolitan region, had 32 grams of cocaine and 0.22 grams of LSD. The cocaine and the hallucinogenic drug have a combined value of around Rs 14 (1.4 million Indian rupee). Crime Unit V’s Inspector Vikas Ghodke said acting… Read the full article here

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has opened up on his relationship with colleague, Wizkid. The DMW boss disclosed that the Starboy honcho always checks up on him every week via calls. He revealed this in a recent interview with Beat 99.9FM, Lagos. He also confirmed that he and Wizkid will be embarking on a joint tour next year. Davido hinted at an upcoming collaboration between him and the Grammy award-winning singer. He said, “I would be lying to you if I tell you that [the… Read the full article here

Everton could be handed a points deduction this season, pending a Premier League investigation into alleged breach of financial rules. The Toffees are already embroiled in a relegation fight, but off the pitch they appear to be in trouble. According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League investigation could end up in the club receiving a points deduction. And the authorities are confident that it would be finalised by the end of the season. Any potential deduction could hit them during… Read the full article here

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday reiterated her call for a “rapid finalization” of Zambia’s massive debt restructuring, during a visit to the southern African country, the last stop on a continental tour. The U.S. has been pushing for creditors, including China, to ease the country’s estimated $17.3 billion foreign debt. Zambia defaulted in 2020 amid the Covid pandemic. “We will continue to advocate for the speedy completion… Read the full article here

On 1 April and 2 April, the party will hold its conference in Midrand, the same venue that hosts the African Parliament. The DA will elect leaders whom it believes are capable of showing South Africans who can lead the country away from decades of stagnation. Read the full article here

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has renewed the appointment of Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof Abubakar Sulaiman. The Deputy Director of Information/Communication and Protocol, NILDS, Joke Akinsanmi, made this known in a statement issued on Friday. The statement was titled ‘President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan Reappoints Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman as Director General of NILDS.’ NILDS is the… Read the full article here

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a lecturer of the Tai Solarin University of Education for allegedly demanding sexual and monetary gratification from a female student of the institution. The defendant, Dr Balogun Olaniran, was on Monday, March 27, brought before Justice Osinuga of the Ijebu-Ode High Court, sitting in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, by the ICPC on a one-count charge of violating Section 8(1) (a) of the Corrupt Practices and Other… Read the full article here

Senator representing Gombe South senatorial district, Bulus Amos, has debunked allegations of indulging in anti-party activities during the presidential and governorship polls in the state levelled against him by the All Progressives Congress. Amos is the Vice Chairman, Niger Delta Committee in the Senate. Recall that recently the APC leadership in Bambam ward of Balanga Local Government Area, accused Amos of alleged anti-party activities, disclosing that a five-man… Read the full article here

The Lagos Free Zone Company has announced the issuance of N17.5bn 20-year corporate infrastructure bond which is the third issuance under an upsized N61bn bond issuance programme. In a statement issued on Thursday, the LFZ stated that the Series 3 Senior Guaranteed Fixed Rate infrastructure bond was due in 2043. According to the LFZC, the bond issuance was backed by an irrevocable and unconditional guarantee from InfraCredit and accorded a “AAA” long-term credit… Read the full article here