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Day: April 23, 2025

Another boost for APC as Kano Senator dumps NNPP for ruling party

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to grow following the arrival of Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Sumaila, a former member of the House of Representatives, rejoined the APC after leaving the party in May 2022….

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I’m not surprised – Dele Momodu reacts to defections from PDP to APC, cautions Tinubu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reacted to the gale of defections from his party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Momodu, a veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation International, also advised President Bola Tinubu not to place blind trust in defecting politicians. Rather, he urged the…

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Why corps members need to undergo drug test – NDLEA boss

Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has disclosed why it’s important for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take drug integrity tests. According to Marwa, the move is aimed at discouraging substance abuse and providing early treatment. He made this…

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PHOTOS: Peter Obi attends Pope’s lying-in-state ceremony

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential flag-bearer, joined the Catholic community and global leaders at the lying-in-state ceremony as part of events to bid farewell to the late Pope Francis. 88-year-old Pope Francis breathed his last on Easter Monday, marking the end of an era in the 266th papacy. Subsequently, the Vatican announced that…

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Zion Ministry opens care facility for orphans, elderly

Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, a non-denominational ministry, on Monday opened the first ever Old People’s Home and Orphanage in Imo State. The Seraphic Home, located in Mgbirichi, Ohaji Egbema, near Owerri, was commissioned by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who described it as a watershed in the provision of care for the elderly, needy…

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‘Our government is respectful of intellectual property’: Ghanaian authorities respond to Bimbo Ademoye’s movie theft allegation

Ghanaian Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George and the Chief Executive Officer of the country’s National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku, have assured Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Bimbo Ademoye of resolving the issues she raised about copyright violations against her movies in Ghana. The actress had weeks ago taken to Instagram to…

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How US Tariffs and Chinese supply chains are affecting Nigerian shoppers

Electronics, household appliances and industrial parts sourced from China now carry higher import costs, while delays and shortages force Nigerian retailers to adjust pricing, inventory and sourcing strategies. Consumers face steeper prices on smartphones, laptops and home goods and may find popular models out of stock. At the same time, local businesses scramble to secure…

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Niger Gov withdraws arrest order against dreadlock carriers after backlash

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has withdrawn an earlier directive to security operatives for the arrest of persons wearing dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. Bago stirred controversy on social media after he was caught on video peeking at a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the government house on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. In the…

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Which Gaming Console Should You Buy?

“Should I get a PlayStation? Or maybe an Xbox? Or is it the Nintendo Switch everyone keeps talking about?”Indeed, deciding which gaming consoles to buy can get overwhelming, especially with everyone online hyping their faves. Thankfully, here’s a breakdown to help you choose the one that works best for you. Here are your favourite gaming…

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5 Nigerian parenting rules that are actually toxic

Can we all agree that parenting in Nigeria comes with an unspoken rulebook, passed down through generations? Because there’s no way you can tell us that they didn’t all attend the same prestigious School of African Parenting, complete with standardised threats and guilt trips. We’ve all heard the legendary “I’ll flog the stubbornness out of…

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