ALISON-MADUEKE: THE HEATED EXCHANGE WITH KOLA ALUKO

Jurors at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday listened to a 117-minute audio recording of a private conversation between former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and businessman Kola Aluko. The recording, dated May 14, 2014, was recovered from Alison-Madueke’s mobile phone and played in open court as part of ongoing proceedings. In the conversation, Alison-Madueke referred to…

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WHERE ARE THE ROYALTIES OF ARTISTES? By Phassy Words Lawsmith

The Nigerian music industry faces significant challenges regarding the payment of music royalties, despite the global success of Nigerian music. These challenges stem from a combination of structural inefficiencies, legal disputes, technological gaps, and a lack of awareness among artists. Many artists sign unfavourable contracts with record labels that give away their rights and long-term…

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DISU SAYS CITIZENS ARE THE BOSS

Newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has declared that officers of the Nigeria Police Force must begin to see citizens as their “boss,” vowing zero tolerance for corruption and impunity under his watch. Speaking shortly after his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, Disu described the moment as emotional and unexpected, expressing gratitude for the…

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SIX FAKE MIRACLE PASTORS ARRESTED

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six individuals suspected of defrauding members of the public by posing as pastors and staging fake miracles. The suspects — Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola and Ademola — were apprehended in Idanre, the headquarters of Idanre Local Government, where they allegedly carried out their activities. In a statement…

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FG: NIGERIA RIPE FOR STATE POLICE

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s strong commitment to the establishment of State Police, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the reform become a reality once the necessary legal framework is secured. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Centre for Crisis…

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MELODY FM TAKES OFF IN AKURE

A new Radio Station, MELODY 103.7 FM has joined the array of terrestrial broadcast outfits rocking the Ondo State airvawes. The station was initially set to begin broadcast on 96.7MHz, before a change of frequency, to attract more audience on clearer, uninterrupted signals. The new station was announced by its Chief Executive Officer, Prophet Sam…

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