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February 13, 2023

Mr Macaroni sues two APC supporters for alleging he collected N7m to campaign for Peter Obi

Mr. Macaroni, aka skit maker and social activist Debo Adedayo, has taken two followers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court for libel. He stated that he had instructed his legal counsel to bring action against individuals Qudus Akanbi and Sadiq, who had alleged that he had been given N7 million by a diaspora... Read More
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February 13, 2023

House on the Rock Pastor who mounted altar with AK-47 to be investigated by police

In response to a preacher mounting the pulpit while carrying an AK-47, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that he would be investigated. On Sunday, Uche Aigbe, the senior pastor of Abuja’s House on the Rock Church, shocked worshippers by ascending the pulpit with a rifle. The internet was divided in its reaction to Aigbe’s... Read More
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February 13, 2023

240 polling units have no registered voters – INEC

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), there are no registered voters in 240 polling units across the country. On Monday, INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu addressed a gathering of political party heads at the commission’s Abuja headquarters. Yakubu stated that during the most recent CVR exercise, no new registrants selected the polling units, and... Read More
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February 13, 2023

Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student A student’s death has resulted in the closure of  Chrisland School by the Lagos government. On February 9, Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland’s Opebi Ikeja... Read More
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February 11, 2023

Peter Obi, Obidients discomforting Lagosians – Bayo Onanuga

Bayo Onanuga, a spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has stated that LP supporters are to blame for the severe congestion on the Lekki-Epe highway. Onanuga said that this was an “uncivilized” manner to campaign in Lagos State. On Saturday, he made this information public in a tweet on his Twitter... Read More
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February 11, 2023

Hoodlums attack Obidients with guns and machetes at LP Lagos rally

Some supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, have reported being assaulted by thugs in Lagos. It was reported earlier on Saturday that Obi’s supporters were assaulted en route to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the location of the party’s presidential campaign event in the state. Several people were injured, and several automobiles were... Read More
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February 11, 2023

Accept your husband’s side chick for better mental health – Actress Kudirat Ogunro advises women

Kudirat Ogunro, alias Kudi Alagbo, a rising Yoruba actress and director, has encouraged married women to accept the reality that their husbands would have extramarital affairs. She went on to suggest that women, for the sake of their mental health, make peace with their husbands’ side chicks. She said, “These days, one (a woman) needs to... Read More
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February 11, 2023

Niger becomes fifth state to sue FG over naira redesign policy

The Niger state government has launched a lawsuit against the federal government over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s re-design of the naira. Niger is the fifth state to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the contentious issue. Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara, and Kano have already initiated legal action against the FG to halt the... Read More
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February 11, 2023

Money bouquet now form of naira abuse – CBN; Peter Obi can only win presidential election if we unite – Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Money bouquet now form of naira abuse – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says money bouquet is now a form of naira abuse. The apex bank made this known in a tweet on Friday... Read More
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February 10, 2023

Council of state tells CBN to recirculate old naira or print additional new notes

Members of the council of state have expressed support for the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The council however asked Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, to make new naira notes available or recirculate old notes to ease the suffering of Nigerians. The meeting, held on Friday at the presidential villa,... Read More
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February 10, 2023

Sex four times a week is too small – Actor Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi Okanlawon, a popular actor in Nigeria, has dropped a clue about his sexual relationship with his wife, Damilola. The actor, who just celebrated his 10-year anniversary, said as much in a podcast with Toke Makinwa. He thinks that sex should be had three times a day (in the morning, afternoon, and night). He further buttressed... Read More
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February 10, 2023

Nollywood Stories are superior to those of Hollywood and Bollywood – Nkem Owoh

Nkem Owoh, a renowned actor, has asserted that the stories told in Nollywood films are far superior to those told in their Bollywood and Hollywood equivalents. According to NAN, the film actor was in Enugu on Thursday to speak about storytelling in the Nigerian, American, and British film industries. He stated that Nigerian movies reflect... Read More
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February 10, 2023

Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians; PDP has brought us shame, should not retain power – Ayu slips up at PDP Kano rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu as his candidate in the February 25th election. To this end,... Read More
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February 9, 2023

Buhari prepares for May 29 handover, signs executive order for presidential transition council

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the formation of a presidential transition council in advance of the May 29 transfer to the next government. Willie Bassey, director of information for the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, released a statement on Thursday announcing the development (SGF). The presidential transition council will coordinate... Read More
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February 9, 2023

NUC orders closure of universities for upcoming elections

The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission has ordered a closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections. In a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres, the NUC noted that the directive was based on the directive... Read More
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February 9, 2023

Bill Gates finds love again just two years after his divorce

US business magnate and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has apparently found love again after being divorced for almost a year. The 67-year-old billionaire is reportedly in a relationship with Paula Hurd, the widow of Mark Hurd, the former co-CEO of Oracle, who passed away in 2019. Both Gates and Paula are rumored to have been... Read More
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February 9, 2023

Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake continues to rise with rescue efforts yet to reach all survivors

On Thursday, the death toll from this week’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria approached 16,000, as expectations waned that many survivors would be discovered 72 hours after the calamity and irritation grew over the sluggish delivery of supplies. A Turkish official stated that the accident created “very substantial challenges” to holding elections on May 14,... Read More
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February 9, 2023

APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win; Keep using old notes, Tinubu will change policy if elected – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied pushing for a postponement of the 2023 elections, saying its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu will win. The APC National... Read More
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February 8, 2023

You are nothing without your father’s name – Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti clash over Peter Obi

After Seun Kuti made a remark regarding presidential contender Peter Obi, Nigerian singer Peter Okoye of the combo P-Square took him to the task. When Seun Kuti claimed that no politician can save Nigeria but Nigerians themselves, it set up a war of words between him and Peter Okoye.  Seun Kuti continued by saying that even... Read More
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February 8, 2023

I was a fool when I campaigned for Tinubu in 1999 – Seun Kuti

The Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti admits he was “foolish” to support Bola Tinubu for Governor of Lagos state in 1999. In the next election this month, Tinubu will represent the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential candidate. The controversial musician recently released a video in which he said he was “young and naive” when he... Read More
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February 8, 2023

JUST IN: Supreme Court restrains CBN from implementing deadline for old naira notes

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has prohibited the Federal Government from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the demonetization of the old 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes. In an ex-parte motion filed on February 3rd, three northern states — Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara — asked the supreme court to suspend the Central Bank of... Read More
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February 8, 2023

LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record

LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s 39-year-old record to become the NBA’s all-time top scorer. James, a 38-year-old star for the Los Angeles Lakers, scored 38 points in his team’s 133-130 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder to break Abdul-record Jabbar’s of 38,387. Abdul-Jabbar first set the record in April 1984, eight months before... Read More
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February 8, 2023

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers  Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission discovered N258 million stored in the vault at Sterling Bank’s main office in Abuja last Friday.... Read More
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February 7, 2023

One killed as Ogun residents protest, vandalise Bank ATMs over naira and fuel scarcity

Protesters on Tuesday vandalised automated teller machines in a bank premises in Abeokuta as demonstrations over the scarcity of the new naira notes and Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, reached Ogun State. As demonstrations over the shortage of the new naira notes and Premium Motor Spirit, often referred to as gasoline, spread to Ogun... Read More
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