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Day: April 16, 2025

‘They want to create panic in Rivers’ – Administrator denies summoning Fubara

The Sole Administrator in charge of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has denied issuing a summons for suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Nma Odu, to appear for a probe. This followed a report that made the rounds on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, claiming that the Sole Administrator summoned Fubara to appear before…

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Buhari’s group CPC declares loyalty to Tinubu, dismisses plot to leave APC

Members of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc have reaffirmed their loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defunct CPC is former President Muhammadu Buhari‘s party. It merged with others to form the APC and eventually kicked out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from power in 2015…

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Concerns as UN humanitarian agency set to shut down operations in Nigeria

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has disclosed plans to shut down its operations in Nigeria amid the country’s daunting humanitarian challenges. Professor Nentawe Goshwe, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, announced the development. Professor Goshwe spoke at a Validation Workshop on the Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,…

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Best Android Phones Under ₦100,000 in Nigeria

You’d think that finding a reliable Android phone under ₦100,000 in Nigeria would compromise performance, camera quality, or battery life. However, there are budget smartphones that have truly stepped up their game. You can now find stylish, high-performing smartphones that won’t drill a hole in your pocket.  We’ve picked a great range of phones with…

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Big Banju makes powerful debut with emotion-driven Afrobeats single ‘Ada’

Emerging Nigerian music artist Big Banju steps boldly into the spotlight with his debut single, “Ada.” This captivating fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop showcases his soulful voice and authentic storytelling. Hailing from Akwa Ibom State, Big Banju offers a fresh yet grounded perspective on Nigeria’s vibrant music scene. Known for his introspective lyrics, emotionally rich…

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If you own one of these phones, you won’t be able to use WhatsApp from May

Meta, the company operating WhatsApp, has announced that the popular messaging app will no longer be supported on several older mobile phones starting from May 5, 2025. According to the tech company, the development is due to changes in its compatibility with outdated operating systems, which means certain old smartphones won’t be able to keep…

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Why Young Nigerians are Working Together to Put Life-Size Wildlife Puppets on the Streets of Lagos this April (18th-20th)

For weeks, the brightly lit Yaba Art Museum had a new outlook. When you walked into it, the paintings on the walls were no longer the most intriguing attraction. All over the main gallery, you found people huddled around tables, assembling curiously shaped wood and paper with the dexterity of skilled technicians and the verve…

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Fubara yet to apologise – Wike rules out reconciliation with estranged godson

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has ruled out any immediate reconciliation with his estranged godson and suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike’s remark followed a recent appeal by former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, who urged the warring parties to settle their dispute for the sake of…

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Dangote slashes petrol price again, drops ex-Depot rate

The Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N835 per litre, marking a fresh N30 cut from the previous rate of N865. The change, communicated to marketers on Wednesday morning, signals the second fuel price drop in under a week by the $20 billion facility. Retail prices at affiliated…

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IGP summons Kaduna MOPOL over viral N5,000 handout video

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the summoning of a Mobile Police (MOPOL) team from Kaduna State after a viral video showed its officers accepting N5,000 cash handouts from Chinese nationals in Lagos. The team, led by DSP Aliyu Adejembi of Police Mobile Force 1 (PMF), was directed to report to Force Headquarters…

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