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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Loses Mother

— Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour By Muyiwa Akinola Former Lagos State governorship candidate on the platform of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso). Rhodes-Vivour disclosed the development in a post on his official X account on Monday. According to the announcement, which was signed by Olawale Rhodes-Vivour on behalf of the family, the deceased was described… []

How Wike’s Ally Refused To Vacate Agency’s Top Seat After Tinubu Announced A Replacement

By Adeola Idris A yet to be resolved crisis is reportedly brewing in the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) over a leadership position. According to a report gathered, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dakorinama Alabo George, remains in office as the Executive Secretary, despite his replacement by the Presidency with a former House of Representatives member, Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas. The… []

Oyo Govt Denies VDM’s Claim Of Paying Ransom For Abductees

–VDM By Adeola Idris The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, through the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, has reacted to claims by a social media critic, Martins Vincent, popularly known as VeryDarkMan that the government paid a ransom for the release of the abducted pupils and teachers. VDM in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday, alleged that the government paid ransom to… []

Babcock University To Take Legal Action Against Content Creator, Carter Efe’s Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

By Bunmi Onakan A Babcock University’s certificate circulating online and allegedly linked to comedian and streamer Carter Efe has been denied and described as fraudulent by the management of the institution. In a public statement released on Monday, the university said the purported “Honorary Certificate” claiming to award Oderohiwo Joseph Efe a “First Class Upper” did not originate from the institution. The university clarified that… []

Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children

— Access Bank Logo By Adeola Idris For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap…. []

‘I’m Not Ghanaian’—Billionaire Femi Otedola’s Wife Reveals Her True Roots

— Femi Otedola and Wife Nana By Bunmi Onakan Highly reserved wife of Billionaire Femi Otedola, Nana seems to hate the public razzmatazz that goes with wealth because of her homely style. For years, a cloud of curiosity has hovered over the identity of Nana Otedola. Perhaps her striking looks and unique name, Nana many fans and onlookers in Nigeria social space had widely assumed… []

“We want Anambra to be our hub for the entire South East” — Flutterwave CEO, Agboola Announces

— Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave By St. Johnson Adegboyega During his recent visit to Awka, Olugbenga Agboola, Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, a leading African Fintech company, Mr. has announced plans to make Anambra State the company’s hub in the South East. Agboola was in Awka yesterday with the CEO of Stanel Group and proprietor of Delborough Hotel, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, where they were received… []

AMCON Gets Supreme Court Nod To Sell Lagos Continental Hotel For N22bn

–– Lagos Continental Hotel building By Bunmi Onakan After a long legal battle between Polaris Bank Limited, AMCON, 11 Hospitality Plc, and Milan Industries Limited over the sale of Lagos Continental Hotel, the Supreme Court has affirmed the powers of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on the sale of the hotel. It delivered judgment on February 20 in favour of AMCON The defunct Skye Bank… []

Shocking: Party Mourns As Newly Elected Lagos APC Assistant Publicity Secretary Dies Few Hours Before Swearing-in

— Late Karamo Yesiro By Muyiwa Akinola The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Honourable Karamo Yesiro is dead. Yesiro was among the newly elected executive members of the party at the state Congress which took place on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Although details surrounding his death were not available… []

MTN PRO, Funsho Aina, Narrates How He Escaped Middle East ‘Epic Fury’ By a Whisker

— Funsho Aina By St. Johnson Adegboyega It is no more news that the Middle East is boiling at the moment as United States of America and Israel are facing Iran in a way that may not abate soon. Apart from many infrastructures that have been destroyed, many lives have also gone. One of our own, Funsho Aina, the PRO to telecommunication giant, MTN narrated… []

US Introduces Visa Navigator For Nigerian Applicants

— Tinubu, Trump By Cyril Kingsley The United States Mission in Nigeria has launched the Mission Nigeria Visa Navigator, an online tool aimed at assisting visa applicants by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about U.S. visas. A post from the United States official X account on Tuesday explained that the platform offers guidance on different visa categories, application steps, required documents, interview… []

A Week After Obi’s Exit: Former Running-mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027. Baba-Ahmed, who was running mate to Peter Obi, made the announcement at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. His declaration comes a week after Obi exited the LP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing party members and supporters, Baba-Ahmed… []

Ijaw Group Requests Wike’s Redeployment To Niger-Delta Ministry

— Nyesom Wike By St. Johnson Adegboyega A group from the Niger/Delta extraction, Ijaw National Congress (INC), West Africa Chapter, has formally requested President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the Ministry of the Niger Delta ahead of the 2027 general elections. The request was made in a pre-action notice contained in a letter addressed to President… []

FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic _Outlook_ 2026, Leads Conversation On Economic Growth

— First Bank HQ, Lagos By St. Johnson Adegboyega FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the… []

Stop Calling Me Davido’s Wife– Baby Mama, Sophia Momodu Tells Fans

— Sophia Momodu Muyiwa Akinola Entrepreneur and mother of Imade, Davido’s first child Sophia Momodu, has cautioned fans and content creators against addressing her as the singer’s wife, stressing that such references are inaccurate and disrespectful. Speaking in a recent video broadcast, Momodu said that although she and Davido ended their relationship years ago and the musician is now married, some members of the public… []

EPL: Reasons Man-U Fails To Defeat Wolves – Manager Amorim Explains

— Man-U Manager, Reuben Amorim By Muyiwa Akinola Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has reflected on his team’s inability to secure maximum points following a 1-1 draw with Wolves in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The Red Devils took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee, who finished calmly to give the home side an early advantage and raise expectations of a… []

Suspect Confesses How He Killed Former Delta State Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu Because of Phone

— Justice Ifeoma Okogwu By Adeola Idris The 25-year old prime suspect in the murder of the retired Delta State Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, has confessed to have killed the judge in order to steal her phones and power bank just one week after he was employed as her security guard. The suspect, Godwin Mngumi, made the revelation… []

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟏 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

By Muyiwa Akinola Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members, nine days after their detention, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Nigerian government. The release came shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, met with Burkinabè authorities in Ouagadougou, including President Ibrahim Traoré. The team included senior officials from the Ministry… []

NMDPRA Boss, Ahmed Farouk Resigns Amid Allegations

— Farouk Ahmed By St. Johnson Adegboyega Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive officer of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA has tendered his resignation. This is coming barely 24 hours after allegations of corruption leveled against him by Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited. Gbenga Komolafe of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC also resigned. Presidential spokesman, Bayo… []

Adeboye Reveals How FCT Minister Demolished 15 RCCG In Abuja

— Pastor Adeboye By Adeola Idris According to our report, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted a major challenge faced by the church in Abuja, where a former Federal Capital Territory administrator ordered the demolition of 15 RCCG churches within just two weeks. If you’re curious about the deeper meaning behind dreams like eating, crying, seeing… []