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BREAKING: 17 reps defect to NDC, one joins APC
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 5, 2026
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Obi, Kwankwaso exit setback, not fatal – ADC
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 5, 2026
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Business Today
BREAKING: Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 5, 2026
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Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of Jim Ovia, its founder and group chairman, following…
Naira rallies, ends three-year April slump with ₦51 gain
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 5, 2026
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The Nigerian naira posted a notable recovery in April 2026, appreciating for the first time…
NGX regulator recovers over ₦500m for investors
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 5, 2026
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NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) has facilitated the recovery of more than ₦500 million for…
CBN rate cut triggers sharp drop in banks’ deposits to ₦92.3trn
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 4, 2026
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Deposits by Nigerian banks with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) fell sharply to ₦92.32…
NGX soars 20% in April as bull run extends to fifth month
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 3, 2026
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Nigeria’s equities market delivered a strong performance in April 2026, with the Nigerian exchange recording…
Economy
“Demolish or Leave It?- Harrison Gwamnishu Seeks Advice As House Built for Widow Becomes Source of Conflict
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Harrison Gwamnishu is seeking public advice on whether to demolish a house built for a…
BREAKING: Court Orders Seizure of Nine Abuja Properties Linked to Ex-Governor Sylva
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties…
Again, Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,350
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Dangote Refinery has announced another upward price adjustment, raising the depot price of Premium Motor…
Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to Vatican this week
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, potentially complicating a fence-mending…
Just In
Peter Obi Can’t Face ADC Primaries, Says Dino Melaye
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Former People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, has revealed that Peter Obi left the African Democratic Party (ADC) because he could not face tough competition…
Moment Bride Dozes Off, Groom Keeps Yawning During Church Wedding
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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A bride reportedly slept off while her groom yawned repeatedly during a long church wedding service in Nigeria. The viral moment has sparked reactions online, with many blaming poor planning…
Fatal Crash: Students accuse federal govt of politicising highway rehabilitation
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Students of the University of Cross River State demand accountability and urgent repairs on the Calabar–Itu Highway after a crash led to loss of lives, accusing the federal government of…
Laura Ikeji’s Past Comments On Cheating Resurface Amid Husband’s Alleged Tape Scandal
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Laura Ikeji, a Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, is in the spotlight due to allegations involving her husband, Ogbonna Kanu, and claims of his connections with three women. The controversy has led…
Entertainment
Horror hantavirus cruise update as deadly disease reaches mainland Europe
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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The deadly cruise ship rat virus has reached Europe, with a hantavirus patient who was a passenger on the MV Hondius is being treated in a capital city. It comes…
Alleged coup: ‘N10m paid to me was for prayers’ – Suspect
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Bukar Kashim Goni, who is standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Tinubu, has told the court that over N10 million…
British Council launches Film Lab Africa 2 to boost Nigerian film, TV storytelling talent
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Speaking on the initiative, Donna McGowan, Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, said the programme reflects a long-term commitment to creative collaboration between Nigeria and the UK.The British…
Brit and two other hantavirus patients evacuated from cruise ship by crew in hazmat suits
- Taiwo Adebulu
- May 6, 2026
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Three people with suspected hantavirus, including a British crew member, have been medically evacuated from the cruise ship linked to an outbreak of the virus, the World Health Organisation has…
Donald Trump Threatens To Destroy Iranian Infrastructure, Says Regime “Knows What Has To Be Done”
- Taiwo Adebulu
- April 5, 2026
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Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government ‘knows what has to be done’ • Donald Trump threatened Iranian bridges and power plants as rhetoric escalated. • His words…
We Will Take Our Mandate Back – Wike Threatens PDP Defectors
- Taiwo Adebulu
- March 30, 2026
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sent a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
Funke Akindele Shares How Acting in “I Need to Know” Earned Her ₦1 Million
- Taiwo Adebulu
- October 21, 2025
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Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele shared that she made her first ₦1 million in 1999 from her role as “Bisi” in the hit TV series I Need to Know. She…
“This Is Crazy”- T-Pain Stuns Family With Surprise Private Jet Purchase
- Taiwo Adebulu
- January 8, 2026
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T-Pain, a Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer, surprised his mother with a private jet. The surprise was shared on social media after he sold his music catalogue in February 2025.…