UPDATED: Court remands Binance executive in Abuja prison

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan in Kuje correctional centre pending the determination of his bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after he pleaded not guilty to the money laundering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday….

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2024 solar eclipse: See when, where it will happen

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced that on Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will traverse North America, spanning across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, completely obscuring the sun’s face, and the sky will darken…

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UPDATED: Edo assembly sacks deputy gov, Shaibu

The Edo State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the state Chief Judge to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. The panel was headed by Justice S.A. Omonua (retd.), and it ended…

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Three feared killed in Anambra cult clash

At least three persons have been feared killed during suspected rival cult groups clashed in Awka, Anambra State capital, on Sunday. Although details of casualties were still sketchy, it was gathered from residents and passers-by that one of the attacks occurred in the presence of traders at Eke Awka market. The sources in the area…

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Eid-el-Fitr: FCT NSCDC deploys 5,000 personnel

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,000 personnel to beef up security in the FCT before and during the Sallah celebration. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Idoko Samuel, on Monday. Odumosu noted that the deployment would cover all the…

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Edo CJ swears in Omobayo as new deputy governor

The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Edo State, Marvellous Omobayo, was sworn in on Monday by the Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa. According to his profile made available to PUNCH Online, the new deputy governor is an engineer with a track record of progressive professional experience in the oil and gas sector.   Omobayo and Obaseki…

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Court fines actress, Halima Abubakar N10m for defaming Apostle Suleman

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, to pay N10m as damages to the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, for publishing derogatory comments against him. The court also restrained her from further publishing defamatory statements against the cleric. According to the Certified…

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