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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
Valentine Ozigbo, a business leader and a governorship hopeful, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Awka, challenging the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary conducted on April 5, 2025, in Anambra State. The suit, which names the APC, Mr Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants, seeks to nullify Ukachukwu’s nomination, compelling the party to recognise Ozigbo as the rightful candidate.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
One of the Rotaract Clubs in Lagos State, the Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, will on April 25 and 26, hold series of events to raise awareness of the public to health issues like sickle cell disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS and polio.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
The Coalition for Accountability and Good Governance has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted. The group, in the petition signed by its Secretary, Comrade Martins Emmanuel, expressed concern by the conduct of the EFCC in handling of the matter.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
Former member of the NFF Electoral Committee, Barrister Austel Elumelu, has called on the Glass House to beam its searchlight on UAE league to boost the performance of Nigeria national team in international competitions.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
https://pixabay.com/photos/startup-start-up-people-593341/Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are at the very heart of economic development in Nigeria. As of 2025, these make up more than 90% of all business and are responsible for creating a massive number of employment opportunities. This is a nation where there are more than 200 million people and there is a rapidly expanding urban population. SMEs play a major role in income generation, innovation, and moving away from poverty.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
The Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Sejiro Olalekan James, has issued a stern warning to self-acclaimed APC leader, Hontonyon Bamgbose, cautioning him not to instigate religious tensions in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
The Lagos State High Court has nullified the earlier removal of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the said court declared that the removal of the speaker was illegal and unconditional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court nullified the proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was ousted.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria was among global dignitaries who received prizes as the Universal Peace Federation honoured distinguished individuals at the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize during their 2025 World Summit which held on April 11 in Seoul, South Korea. This biennial prize honours individuals or organisations that have made significant contributions to world peace, sustainable human development, and international cooperation.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
•Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Bill Scales Third Reading The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to implement the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2015 in order to stop deterring landlords from further engaging in illegal and unfair practices in the state. The House also resolved to call on the Commissioner for Information and Strategy to sensitise the public by creating awareness on the rudiments of the Tenancy Law in the State.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuike Chukwu
Nigeria’s teenage boxing sensation and University of Lagos Law undergraduate, Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun, is set to return to action at GOtv Boxing Night 33 on April 26th, where he will face Gbodja Jean Coffi of the Benin Republic. The bout is one of the seven scheduled for the event, which will take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
