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Senate has appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently suspended. Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan was reassigned to this committee in February after being removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content. The change is believed to be related to…
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Supreme Court has upheld Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State’s election victory. In a unanimous ruling, a five-member panel dismissed the appeal by PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo, who sought to nullify the September 21, 2024, election results. The Court confirmed the decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal,…
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President Trump has hosted a White House summit with leaders from Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon to boost trade and counter Russia and China’s influence in West Africa. Trump emphasized Africa’s economic potential, focusing on trade-based partnerships while cutting foreign aid, including shutting down USAID. Discussions also covered security, drug trafficking, and immigration, with…
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Federal Government has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose stricter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, limiting B1/B2, F, and J visas to three months with single entry. Nigeria views the policy as disproportionate and misaligned with the principles of reciprocity and mutual respect, given the historically cordial U.S.-Nigeria relations. The restrictions are expected…
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Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smartwatches, and meta eyeglasses in schools, particularly during exams, with strict penalties for violators. Commissioner for Education, Olusegun Olayiwola, emphasized discipline and integrity in examinations during a meeting in Ibadan, urging school authorities to enforce the existing circular prohibiting such devices on school premises and…
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Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has reportedly ruled out a return to the English Premier League this summer, despite interest from West Ham United and Arsenal. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto stated that the Nigerian winger does not want to go back to England’s top flight at this stage of his career, though future offers could influence…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to cease importing crude oil by December 2025, shifting entirely to local Nigerian crude. Currently, the refinery, which processes around 550,000 barrels daily, sources approximately 53% of its crude domestically and 47% from the U.S. as of June. Contracts with foreign suppliers are expiring, and the company expects to fully transition…
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Senate has mandated a joint committee to investigate the surge of Ponzi schemes nationwide, particularly following the collapse of Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX), which reportedly defrauded investors of over ₦1.3 trillion. The motion, sponsored by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, highlighted concerns over fraudulent schemes like MMM Nigeria, MBA Forex, and CBEX, which promised high returns on…
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Nicki Minaj has publicly accused Jay-Z of owing her approximately $200 million, urging him to settle the debt to prevent further interest accumulation. While explaining, she referenced their past issues, including her claim that Jay-Z cheated her on Tidal equity payouts after its 2021 sale. In the meantime, Jay-Z is yet to respond to these…
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Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has stated that the party has no preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite reports that several prominent politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, are frontrunners. Mark emphasized that all party members are equal stakeholders and assured that the…
