Kano Judiciary Retires Sharia Judge Over Bribery, Suspends Court Clerk, Sanctions Other Officials for Misconduct

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The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against several judicial officers and court staff, including the compulsory retirement of a Sharia Court judge found guilty of bribery and corruption. The decision was reached during the Commission’s 90th meeting held on July 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Judge of Kano State, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo Ibrahim. Among those sanctioned is Aliyu Muhammad, the Presiding Judge of the Sharia Court in Babeji, who was ordered to…

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Nigerian Medical Student Dies After Russian Airstrike in Ukraine Just Days Before Graduation

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A tragic Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has claimed the life of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical student, Nnani Adaobi Marian, just days before she was due to graduate from medical school. Adaobi, a final-year student at Kharkiv National Medical University, succumbed to severe injuries she sustained during a Russian aerial bombardment on June 29 in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. According to reports, Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on the district, leaving several civilians injured. Adaobi was critically wounded in the attack and initially received treatment in…

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Alleged $6.2 Million CBN Fraud: Buhari, Boss Mustapha Must Face Trial, Investigator Tells Court

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Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing trial over the alleged theft of $6.2 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as former Presidential Special Investigator, Jim Obaze, told a Federal High Court that former President Muhammadu Buhari and his former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, should also be prosecuted if investigators believe they played any role in the controversial transaction. Obaze made the statement while testifying as a prosecution witness in the trial linked to the disputed withdrawal of $6.2 million from the…

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Former Adult Film Star Jasmine Cashmere Embraces Christianity, Becomes Pastor

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Former adult film star Jasmine Cashmere has captured widespread attention after embracing Christianity and becoming a pastor, years after walking away from the adult entertainment industry. Videos and photos of the former actress preaching in church and sharing her testimony have gone viral on social media, with many describing her journey as a powerful story of redemption and faith. Born on April 16, 1979, in the United States, Jasmine Cashmere rose to prominence in the early 2000s as one of the adult film industry’s most recognizable performers. During her career,…

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Access Holdings and Coronation Group Celebrate Enduring Legacy of Nigerian Modernism

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Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group hosted a private reception at Tate Modern, London, to celebrate the enduring legacy of Nigerian Modernism, one of the most significant presentations of African art in the gallery’s recent programme. The Nigerian Modernism exhibition, in partnership with Tate Modern from October 10, 2025, to May 8, 2026, brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production. Through painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and works on paper, it traced the evolution of modern Nigerian art from the 1940s…

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Fake Agency Scandal: ‘Gbajabiamila Was Aware of My Appointment,’ Adeyemi Insists

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  The controversy surrounding the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has taken a fresh twist, with Prince Adeyemi insisting that Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was fully aware of his appointment. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Adeyemi dismissed allegations that he forged official documents or impersonated a government official, maintaining that he acted legitimately. He expressed confidence that the courts would eventually establish the truth, urging Nigerians not to rush to judgment as legal proceedings are already underway. According to Adeyemi, he…

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Nigerian Student Sentenced to Prison, Faces Deportation After Shooting During Dispute With Ex-Girlfriend in US

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A 23-year-old Nigerian student in the United States, Godson Oghenebrume, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and will face deportation after serving his sentence for illegally possessing a firearm and firing multiple shots during a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend. The sentencing was announced by the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, Kurt Wall, who said Oghenebrume was convicted of possessing a firearm while living in the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 student visa. According to the statement, U.S. Chief Judge Shelly Dick handed…

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Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina Faces Deportation from South Africa Over Immigration Status

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Former Miss Universe Nigeria and Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, is facing possible deportation from South Africa after authorities accused her of residing in the country without valid immigration status. According to reports, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has instituted legal proceedings against the beauty queen, alleging that she and her young son are unlawfully staying in the country. Court documents reportedly filed before the Cape Town Regional Court claim that Adetshina was declared a “prohibited person” in December 2024 under the country’s Immigration Act. Authorities also…

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Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children

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For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on…

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FG Approves Major NYSC Overhaul, Replaces Military Leadership, Unveils New Uniform

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The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing civilian leadership, a redesigned uniform, and a raft of changes aimed at modernising the 53-year-old scheme. The decision was taken at Monday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja as part of efforts to transform the NYSC into a skills-driven and productivity-focused institution aligned with the government’s economic agenda. Under the reforms, the NYSC will now be headed by a civilian, replacing its long-standing military-led operational structure. However, the military will continue…

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