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Department of State Services (DSS) has formally given world's richest man Elon Musk's X.com 24 hours to pull down what it saw as an anti-President Bola Tinubu tweet posted by 2023 presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, criticizing Tinubu over a pronouncement the latter made in Brazil that corruption had been eliminated in Nigeria by his administration. The tweet reads: “This criminal @officialABAT actually went to Brazil to state that there is NO MORE corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!” Firing a letter to Musk, who is the Chairman of X.com, Bastrop County, Texas, USA,…

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*My Own Story, By Sujimoto By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu, and other reports It seems a season of troubles for the young Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, as the Enugu State Government has accused him of defrauding the state of nearly N6billion. It alleged that Ogundele vanished into thin air after he was paid the said sum for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of the state. The government also accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, explaining that while he presented a bond issued by Jaiz Bank to secure the contract, he used…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has emphasised the virtues of love, peace, justice, harmony in nation building. Mbah stated this in his Eid el-Maulud message to the Muslim faithful on Friday, in which he also wished them a happy celebration. The governor reiterated his administration's commitment to buildinga secure, inclusive, and prosperous Enugu State. "I extend warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Enugu State, and across Nigeria, as they join the global Muslim community in commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammed. "This sacred occasion reminds us of the Prophet’s enduring example,…

*MBF Alleges Former Gov Persistently Works Against Christians By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A fresh salvo was this afternoon fired at immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent controversial comments on the people of predominantly Christian Southern Kaduna, as Middle Belt Forum (MBF) pilloried him for the remarks. Also, the forum warned all political parties hoping to win votes in the Middle Belt to steer clear of El-Rufai by not giving him any prominent position in their ranks. The forum stopped short of declaring El-Rufai as enemy of the Middle Belt, alleging that he is not…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State acting governor, Barrister Abduraheem Bayo Lawal, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on witnessing the Eid-el-Mawlud 2025, tasking them to use the auspicious occasion to pray for the country and the state. The acting governor, who felicitated Muslims, maintained that the spiritual importance of Eid-el-Mawlud could not be underestimated, as it commemorated the birth of Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him). He noted that Eid-el-Mawlud presented Muslims with a glorious opportunity to be closer to Allah in worship and to seek His face on diverse issues. He equally used…

Trouble appears to be in the offing for immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as the State Police Command invited him and some members of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. In one of life's ironies, with the shoe now on the other foot, interestingly it is the same Police Command that El-Rufai, as governor (2015-2023) used to dish out directives on security matters, that has now invited and is set to question him. El-Rufai and the others were ordered to appear…

*At 91 Renowned fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. His fragile health had been a source of concern in recent weeks, forcing him to miss the latest fashion shows in Milan and Paris. The news was confirmed today, September 4, by his family. Giorgio Armani was the cornerstone of his empire. Born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy, he founded his company in 1974. Thirty-seven years later, Forbes named him the most commercially successful Italian designer, estimating his fortune at $10 billion. Although his first passion was photography, Armani studied Medicine for three years…

Worried by the plethora of taxes and levies imposed on Nigerians by government, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has bemoaned the fresh burden of 5% tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel. In a post on his official X handle late on Wednesday, September 3, the LP flagbearer said instead of easing hardship, the government has imposed more burden on Nigerians by the tax. Obi stated that the government should have halted action on the 5% tax until Nigerians begin to see tangible improvements in their lives from…

Team Koseleri, the group of former Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) during the tenure of Governor's Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed deep condolences to Professor Deolu Akande, former Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) following the passing of his father, Pa Amos Adetunji Akande. In a statement signed by the Coordinator of Team Koseleri, Hon. Yekeen Popoola, the group extended its heartfelt sympathies to the Akande family, describing the late Pa Akande as a man of integrity, wisdom, and exemplary values whose legacy will continue to inspire many across generations. “We received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of…