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Day: June 21, 2025

Fubara, Diri may be next to dump PDP for APC – Akpabio drops hint

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri may soon dump the PDP and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio made the comment during a ceremony in Uyo to welcome Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno into the APC on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event, held at the…

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WAES 2025 concludes with historic deals & unified call for economic renaissance in West Africa

After two transformative days of robust dialogue, strategic collaboration, and cultural connection, the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025 has officially concluded with renewed confidence in the region’s economic trajectory. Held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, WAES 2025 convened a powerhouse lineup of policy shapers, investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and cultural icons under one roof…

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Tragedy rocks Kano as scrap yard bomb explosion kills 5, injures 15

An early morning explosion rocked Kano State on Saturday, leaving at least five people dead and 15 others injured. The blast occurred at a scrap collection company along the Eastern bypass. Confirming the incident, Kano State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Bakosri said the device was a military-grade bomb reportedly transported in a truck from Yobe State….

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ADA: Atiku, El-Rufai’s coalition commits blunder in party registration request to INEC

A coalition of opposition leaders led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai has applied to register a new political party, but an error in their letter may jeopardize the process. In a letter dated June 19 and addressed to “The Chairman, Independent National Commission,” the coalition requested the registration…

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How to fill a leadership vacancy faster

You depend on the leaders of your organisation to set strategic direction, coordinate with other leaders, and ultimately drive the business forward. When one of those leadership positions becomes vacant, your organisation loses direction and potential. It’s important to fill those leadership vacancies as quickly as possible while still keeping your priorities in order. So,…

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The Subtle Art of Giving Up: How to know she’s no longer into you

We all hate rejection, don’t we? No one wants to be the last to know a relationship is over. So we look for subtle signs that show a partner is no longer into us before they end the relationship. While we all want the perfect love story, the truth is that’s not always attainable. Relationships…

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House Hunting Hacks: How to catch a lying agent

Suppose you’ve searched for an apartment in Lagos, Abuja, or Nigeria. In that case, you already know the pain: house agents who promise you heaven, only to deliver a flooded bathroom in hell. This can be very frustrating, especially if you’re a newbie in the househunting game. But there’s a way to go through it…

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How to deal with a friend who always wants to exploit you

Yes, we understand. Friendship shouldn’t always be about what you can get. There’ll be times you should give too, and happily so. But you must also understand the thin line between giving in friendship and being exploited. Now and then, we meet that one friend who seems always to be taking your time, your money,…

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Why I don’t want my son to do music – Tiwa Savage opens up

Nigerian afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has admitted that she wouldn’t advise her son, Jamal, to follow in her footsteps and do music. The mother of one disclosed this while speaking about motherhood and career challenges in an exclusive interview on Afrobeats Intelligence, hosted by Joey Akan. Speaking about her son’s potential interest in music, Tiwa…

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Senator Umeh blasts Gowon over civil war comments, demands apology to Igbo people

Senator Victor Umeh has called out former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, over his recent comments on the Nigerian Civil War, accusing the 91-year-old of distorting history and insulting the memory of millions who died in the conflict. Umeh, who represents Anambra Central in the Senate, said Gowon owes Ndigbo a public apology for…

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