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Month: August 2025

I’m backing Tinubu’s re-election – Ambode shuts down rumoured link with ADC

A former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has shut down rumoured affiliation with the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking in a statement on Friday, the former Governor denied the claim linking him to a governorship ambition under the…

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Ohanaeze splits as faction backs Tinubu’s re-election, lauds South-East projects

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, stating that the administration had demonstrated unprecedented commitment to the South-East since the end of the Civil War 55 years ago. The Deputy National President of an Ohanaeze faction, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, made this known in…

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I will resign if I don’t stop corruption in first month as president – Amaechi

2027 presidential aspirant and former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi has vowed to eliminate corruption within the first month of his administration, should he be elected or resign. The former Rivers State Governor made the pledge while speaking during a conversation on X Space on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Amaechi also promised judicious use of the…

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FBI extradicts 3 Ghanaians to US over $100m romance scam, email fraud ring

Four Ghanaian nationals have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running an international fraud network that stole over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromise schemes. The suspects — Isaac Oduro Boateng, also known as “Kofi Boat,” Inusah Ahmed (“Pascal”), Derrick Van Yeboah (“Van”), and Patrick Kwame Asare (“Borgar”) were named…

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Why Nigeria shares electricity with the Benin Republic – Energy commission boss

The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, says the country’s decision to supply electricity to neighbouring nations like the Benin Republic is a strategic move, not merely a commercial one. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Abdullahi explained that only about 6% of Nigeria’s total electricity generation is sent to…

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I’ll be 25 soon – BBNaija housemate Koyin admits he lied about his age

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Koyin has admitted that he hasn’t been particularly honest about his age, revealing that he is actually not 21 years old. He made the revelation on Friday during a chat with fellow housemate Gigi Jasmine, noting that he’d be turning 25 on August 19. Explaining the rationale behind his…

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‘We’ve spent $3.7m cash’ – Davido reveals cost of lavish Miami wedding to Chioma

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his highly anticipated white wedding with his wife Chioma Rowland Adeleke has so far cost $3.7 million. The ‘Assurance’ singer made the revelation during an interaction with friends ahead of their star-studded ceremony in Miami, USA. Sharing details about the finances of the lavish…

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The Surprising Benefits of Acupuncture for Mind, Body & Face

Acupuncture is no longer an ancient wellness ritual hidden on the periphery of ancient Chinese medicine; now it’s a leading holistic treatment for those wanting to enhance their bodies, minds, and even faces.  From stress relief and chronic pain to setting facial features, the benefits of acupuncture are vast and productive. If you’ve ever been…

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Fayemi and I started the opposition coalition against Tinubu – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, initiated the formation of the opposition coalition now working to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during an X Space discussion titled Weekend Politics, the former Rivers State governor said the coalition began as a private conversation between…

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7 Best Desk Fans with USB Charging for Power Outages

Having a rechargeable USB desk fan is a smart lifesaver, even more so with Nigeria’s hot weather and unpredictable power issues. These fans are compact, energy-efficient, and easy to recharge via power banks or solar. You could be working from home, sleeping, or navigating an extended power cut with your charger and portable power bank;…

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