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Day: June 26, 2025

Wike says Bola Tinubu Conference Centre sold out till 2027

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) has been sold out till 2027. President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the conference centre, previously known as the Abuja International Conference Centre, on June 10, 2025, as part of projects to mark his second anniversary in office….

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5 Energy Drinks with the Highest Caffeine in Nigeria

Drivers driving through the night, students burning midnight candles studying for exams, professionals juggling different jobs trying to meet deadlines, or on night shifts, and busy market traders across Nigeria all look for that quick pick-me-up. Energy drinks promise a fast boost, but caffeine content varies and knowing how much you’re getting is important because…

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Kemi Adetiba unveils trailer to new crime drama ‘To Kill a Monkey’

Kemi Adetiba’s latest work, To Kill a Monkey, is a deliberate departure from her comfort zone, and it shows in every frame. Marking her first major project outside the King of Boys universe, To Kill a Monkey is an 8-part crime drama premiering on Netflix on July 18.  The creator, director, and showrunner, yes, Adetiba…

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7 Red Lipsticks That Make You Stand Out Without Saying a Word

There’s an undeniable poise and beauty that red lipsticks give a lady. It could be the announcement of your presence as you step into that dinner, or the fact that you make heads turn over with that flattering smile that reveals the perfect ombre of your white teeth and the red lips covering them. And…

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You have 10 days to account for unexplained ₦200trn – Senate tells NNPCL boss

The Senate has informed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, that he has 10 days to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in the firm’s audited financial statements. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Senate Committee on Public Accounts issued the ultimatum after the NNPCL…

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Tax Law: Households earning ₦250k considered poor, exempt from taxes – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said Nigerian households earning ₦250,000 or less per month are classified as poor under the new tax laws. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed into law the four landmark Tax Reform Bills, heralding a new dawn in…

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Wike denies allocating Abuja land to son, dares accusers to provide evidence

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied a viral claim that he allocated a large swathe of land to one of his sons, Joaquin Wike, in Maitama, Asokoro, Guzape, and other parts of Abuja. An online publication reported on Thursday, June 26, 2025, that Wike granted the piece of land…

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5 unusual traditions around the world you’ve probably never heard of

Tradition bonds people together in a society. It morphs into identity and bleeds into popular culture over time. It is also revered as a behemoth in many societies around the world, largely because of its intersection with other parts that form modern communities like business, politics, and religion. There are some traditions that remain obscure…

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Tinubu refuses to sign NDLEA bill over drug-related crimes proceeds clause

President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign into law the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Bill, 2025, due to the clause regarding proceeds from drug-related crimes. The President conveyed his decision not to sign the bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of…

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Maleek Berry’s ‘If Only Love Was Enough’: Can Good Music Ever Be Late? [Review]

Maleek Berry’s music offered a template that combined Afrobeat’s vigour and fluidity with foreign exotic elements to craft a sound that appealed to international listeners in search of an entry point into Nigerian pop music. In 2015 and 2016, when Afrobeats leading stars Wizkid and Davido embarked on the adventurous exploration of the US markets…

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