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Lagos — Music label Chocolate City has initiated legal action against Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, following an alleged assault on one of its staff members during the 2025 Flytime Festival in Lagos.The label confirmed the lawsuit after court documents revealed that its Project Manager and Public Relations Officer filed a ₦50 million damages suit at the High Court of Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred on December 22, 2025, backstage at the Eko Convention Centre, where the claimant was performing his duties for a Chocolate City artiste scheduled to perform at the event.According to the…

LONDON – British authorities have issued a fresh advisory detailing items travellers are strictly prohibited from bringing into the United Kingdom this year, warning that violators risk seizure of goods, delays, and possible prosecution at the border.The updated guidance forms part of the UK’s border and customs regulations, aimed at safeguarding public safety, public health, the environment, and endangered wildlife. Officials are urging incoming passengers to familiarise themselves with the rules before travel to avoid unpleasant surprises upon arrival.Several categories of goods are outright banned from entry into the UK. These include:Controlled drugsOffensive weapons, such as flick knivesSelf-defence sprays, including…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping restructuring of the Nigerian Army, expanding its formations from eight to 12 divisions in a decisive move aimed at tackling the country’s persistent security challenges.The landmark decision, which also includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, is designed to boost operational effectiveness, strengthen command and control, and improve the military’s response to emerging threats nationwide.Announcing the approval on Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the expansion reflects the President’s unwavering commitment to modernising the Armed Forces and enhancing national defence capabilities.The new structure will see the creation of four additional…

Abuja – The Senate has issued a strong warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs), threatening sanctions against any that fail to honour legislative invitations or obstruct oversight functions.The warning, issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026, stems from growing frustration over repeated non-compliance by several agencies, particularly their refusal to appear before the Senate Committee on Finance for interactive sessions on internally generated revenue (IGR), operating surpluses, and remittances into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).In a decisive move, the upper chamber resolved to fully activate its constitutional powers under Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999…

Abuja — The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar) on multiple terrorism-related charges after they pleaded guilty in court.The convicts, all from Suleja Local Government Area in Niger State, faced a 10-count charge that included terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement, and illegal mining.They admitted membership in Darul Salam, an affiliate of the proscribed…

Owerri — The five governors of Nigeria’s South East zone have unanimously resolved to work for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election, citing substantial infrastructure gains delivered to the region by his administration.Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who doubles as Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a crucial meeting with the Imo State Elders Council and the Council of Traditional Rulers at the Government House, Owerri.According to Uzodimma, the decision is anchored on “verifiable facts” of what the Tinubu administration has done for the South East, as opposed to…

Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun a sweeping nationwide operation to seize and destroy all alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles below 200 millilitres. The enforcement drive, which kicked off on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, marks the full implementation of the Federal Government’s ban on these products.Operations are being conducted simultaneously across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, targeting markets, motor parks, retail outlets, bars, supermarkets, and other distribution channels.NAFDAC enforcement teams have already moved against manufacturing facilities found producing the banned items in defiance of regulatory directives. The…

Maiduguri — The Boko Haram terrorist group has released a video obituary mourning one of its media operatives, Abu Salim al-Barnawi, who was killed in a clash with Nigerian troops during a foiled attack on a military base in Borno State.The three-minute, three-second video, which features al-Barnawi displaying his communication equipment at various locations, was shared on Wednesday by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Media Information Officer of the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI.According to military sources, al-Barnawi was among scores of terrorists neutralized by troops in an intense firefight in the Lake Chad Basin area last…

Owerri — Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has underscored technology and skills development as critical drivers of Nigeria’s economic prosperity, urging the nation to fully embrace innovation to compete effectively in the global economy.Governor Uzodimma made the remarks on Monday during the commissioning of a new Skill Acquisition Centre in Owerri North Local Government Area. The facility, established by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in partnership with Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, representing Imo East Senatorial District, aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, technology-oriented vocational skills.“The centre will prepare our youths for the realities of the Fourth…

Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on her election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing the milestone as a significant victory for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legal profession.In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished career, marked by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to justice. He noted that her emergence reflects the growing recognition of women’s critical contributions to nation-building and the administration of justice in the country.The President expressed confidence…