Siminalayi Fubara Loses APC Governorship Ticket as Wike Ally Kingsley Chinda Emerges Sole Candidate

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has effectively lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Rivers State after withdrawing from the party’s primary election, leaving loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Kingsley Chinda, as the sole aspirant. Fubara announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primaries in a personally signed statement, saying the decision was taken after consultations with associates and in the interest of peace, unity and stability in Rivers State. The development followed months of intense political tension within the Rivers APC, fuelled by…

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Toke Makinwa Drags Sandra Edoho After Leaked Audio With Singer Chike

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has publicly criticised interior designer Sandra Edoho following the emergence of a leaked voice note involving singer Chike. In the leaked audio conversation, Sandra was allegedly heard making remarks about Makinwa, claiming that the media entrepreneur could not afford her interior design services. The comments triggered an immediate reaction from Makinwa, who revisited their long-running feud and accused the designer of poor workmanship and unprofessional conduct during past projects. Reacting via social media, Makinwa described Sandra as “ungrateful,” alleging that the designer handled two of her…

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First Bank Chairman Femi Otedola Stakes $100m in Dangote Refinery Ahead of IPO

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Nigerian billionaire businessman, and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola has disclosed plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery ahead of the facility’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). Otedola made the disclosure after leading top executives of First HoldCo on a tour of the Lekki-based refinery complex owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. According to reports, the investment forms part of the refinery’s planned $2 billion private placement designed to attract strategic investors before the public listing. The businessman reportedly said he had appealed to Dangote…

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Prof. Segun Aina Makes History as JAMB Registrar at Age 39

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Professor Segun Aina has been appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), becoming one of the youngest individuals to head the nation’s tertiary admissions body at the age of 39. His appointment has generated reactions across the education sector, with many describing it as a significant milestone for young professionals in public administration and academic leadership. Before his appointment, Aina built a reputation in academia and educational policy, earning recognition for his contributions to institutional reforms and youth development initiatives. Observers say his emergence signals a generational…

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Fubara Loyalists Missing as APC Clears Wike Allies for Rivers Assembly Primaries

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Loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara were noticeably absent as the All Progressives Congress released the final list of cleared aspirants for the Rivers State House of Assembly primary election scheduled for Wednesday. Among those excluded from the final list were former factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo, and former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, both considered strong allies of Governor Fubara during the prolonged political crisis that rocked the state. Ihunwo had earlier been speculated to emerge as the anointed Speaker of…

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N33bn Fraud: Former Minister Saleh Mamman Nabbed While Allegedly on the Run

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, after he allegedly went into hiding while standing trial over an alleged N33 billion fraud case. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the former minister was picked up by operatives after weeks of uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts following his absence from court proceedings in the ongoing corruption trial instituted against him by the anti-graft agency. Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, is being prosecuted over alleged conspiracy, money laundering and diversion…

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Oyo School Abduction: Kidnappers Behead Teacher as Outrage, Fear Spread Across State

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Fresh outrage has erupted in Oyo State following the gruesome killing of a kidnapped teacher, Michael Oyedokun, by suspected terrorists who attacked schools in Oriire Local Government Area. Oyedokun, said to be a mathematics teacher at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, was among the teachers abducted during Friday’s coordinated invasion of three schools in the community by heavily armed gunmen. According to reports, the kidnappers allegedly released a disturbing video on Sunday showing the teacher tied up before he was beheaded. The development has thrown residents into mourning and heightened fears…

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Social Media User Jailed Two Years for Spreading False Death Rumour About Adekunle Gold’s Daughter

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A social media user, Samuel Adeboye Adeyeye, popularly known online as @Swanky, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for spreading false and malicious information about the family of Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi. Adeyeye was convicted after pleading guilty to charges bordering on the intentional dissemination of fake news through digital platforms. The convict had allegedly circulated a false report claiming that the celebrity couple had lost their six-year-old daughter, Deja, to a rare genetic disorder known as Canavan disease. The misleading post quickly gained attention on…

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FirstBank Deepens Digital Payment Push with Visa Signature Card Launch

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Visa, has announced the launch of Visa Signature, a premium card offering designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment. The card unlocks an exclusive portfolio of lifestyle benefits, global travel privileges, and curated merchant offers through Visa’s worldwide acceptance network, giving high-spending Nigerians a product built around how they live. Visa Signature targets Nigeria’s top executives, business owners, and frequent international travelers who expect more from their financial products. Through Visa Global benefits and Visa Destination offers, cardholders gain access to preferential rates, premium…

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Tree Planting Campaign Expands as Lagos and Port Harcourt Lead Re-Greening Efforts

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The One Million Tree Initiative (OMTI) has announced the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, and Port-Harcourt as the venue for its next tree planting exercise, scheduled to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day. The environmental advocacy group said the initiative is part of its ongoing campaign to promote climate action, increase urban green cover, and raise awareness about environmental sustainability among young Nigerians. The project is being supported by Nestle Nigeria, CE-Power Solutions Limited, Power Gas Nigeria, GSR 360, SMP Group, all of whom OMTI says share its…

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