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Day: July 23, 2025

Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations?

The last time you saw someone drinking alcohol, it was most likely a boomer, a xennial or a millenial. Research has proven that most of the Gen Z folk are turning away from alcohol, holding it down as the generation consuming far less beer and booze right now. Only 20% of college students abstained from…

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Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations?

The last time you saw someone drinking alcohol, it was most likely a boomer, a xennial or a millenial. Research has proven that most of the Gen Z folk are turning away from alcohol, holding it down as the generation consuming far less beer and booze right now. Only 20% of college students abstained from…

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Tinubu using state power to intimidate opponents ahead of 2027 – Sule Lamido

A former Jigawa State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has scathingly attacked the Bola Tinubu administration, accusing it of weaponizing state institutions to hound the opposition. The former Governor made the claim during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where he was questioned about…

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A fresh taste of whisky culture as Johnnie Walker Blonde lands in Lagos

Johnnie Walker recently unveiled its newest innovation, Johnnie Walker Blonde, at Island BlockParty in Lagos – bringing a fresh, lighter take on whisky to Nigeria’s lively, youthful scene. Designed for a new generation of expressive drinkers, Johnnie Walker Blonde made its Nigerian debut with a dynamic celebration of music, flavour, and self-expression. Johnnie Walker Blonde…

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Victory for Team Yhemolee at celebrity-packed Bet9ja Football Tournament

Jubilations broke out at The Fidelity Ground in Oniru, Lagos, as Team Yhemolee emerged winners of the Bet9ja Football Carnival five-a-side tournament, capping off a full day of football and music. Hosted by Bet9ja, Nigeria’s leading sports betting brand, the inaugural edition of The Football Carnival featured four celebrity-led teams: Yhemo FC, captained by nightlife…

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APC tightens grip on Senate as 4 PDP Senators defect

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) further solidified its dominance in the Senate on Wednesday as four lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally defected, raising the APC’s numbers in the Red Chamber to 72. Those who defected are Senator Ekong Samson (Akwa Ibom South), Senator Etim Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), Senator…

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I will ensure I stop Tinubu’s second-term bid – Amaechi vows

Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has reiterated his determination to stop President Bola Tinubu from being elected for a second term of office in the 2027 general elections. He made this known while addressing a crowd of supporters who welcomed him at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Amaechi, who recently…

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PDP has problems but leaving isn’t the solution – Saraki blasts defectors

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has berated those defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing that leaving isn’t the solution to the problem bedeviling the party. The PDP continues to experience a massive purge as prominent members find comfort in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). On…

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Datti Baba-Ahmed says Obi free to contest 2027 presidency without him after 2023 loss

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has declared that Peter Obi is at liberty to contest the 2027 presidential election on the LP platform, regardless of whether he returns as his running mate or not. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed reiterated his…

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PalmPay named among world’s Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has been recognised in CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second year in a row that PalmPay has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and impactful financial technology firms. The selection is based…

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