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· May 5

Natasha vs Akpabio: Ezekwesili breaks silence on allegation of collecting bribe to back Kogi senator

Oby Ezekwesili has denied allegations that she received a bribe to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in her sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The allegation was made by Sandra Duru, who claimed Akpoti fabricated the sexual harassment claims and bribed Ezekwesili and others to back her case. Ezekwesili...

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Natasha vs Akpabio: Ezekwesili breaks silence on allegation of collecting bribe to back Kogi senator

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· May 5

2025 UTME Results: Only 0.63% Scored Above 300 Out of 1.9 Million Candidates, What the Numbers Say

Out of nearly 2 million candidates who took Nigeria’s 2025 UTME, only 0.63% scored above 300, indicating a challenging exam and reflecting systemic education issues. Over half of the candidates scored between 160 and 199, with only a small fraction reaching scores typically required for admission to competitive university courses....

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2025 UTME Results: Only 0.63% Scored Above 300 Out of 1.9 Million Candidates, What the Numbers Say

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Education

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· May 5

Nigerians oppose FG’s proposed electricity tariff hike amid growing concerns over affordability

The Nigerian government plans to withdraw electricity subsidies and raise tariffs, aiming to reduce its monthly subsidization of over N200 billion. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, explained the tariff hikes are meant to close the wide pricing gap between different consumer bands and attract sector investment. However, a poll shows...

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Nigerians oppose FG’s proposed electricity tariff hike amid growing concerns over affordability

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Business

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· May 5

EFCC finally confirms the arrest of VDM, shares petitions filed against him, people react

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media rights activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM), following multiple petitions against him. The EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale clarified that the petitions come from various complainants and are not limited to any single entity like...

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EFCC finally confirms the arrest of VDM, shares petitions filed against him, people react

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Crime

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· May 5

Dangote makes U-turn on Arsenal, explains why he would no longer buy English club

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, announced he no longer has the liquidity to buy English football club Arsenal after prioritizing his $20 billion refinery project over the potential $2 billion acquisition. Dangote expressed regret for not purchasing Arsenal when it was valued lower but emphasized the importance of completing his...

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Dangote makes U-turn on Arsenal, explains why he would no longer buy English club

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· May 5

Verydarkman’s arrest: Chinese man calls out EFCC from China, shares how activist helped him

Verydarkman, a Nigerian social critic, was arrested by the EFCC following an incident at GTBank involving his mother. Ross Boss, a Chinese businessman and friend of Verydarkman, has publicly called on the EFCC for his release, highlighting the activist’s role in helping him recover losses from an online scam. The...

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Verydarkman’s arrest: Chinese man calls out EFCC from China, shares how activist helped him

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Entertainment

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· May 5

Nigeria Moves to Settle N4 Trillion Electricity Debt Amid Blackout Fears

The Nigerian federal government has pledged to urgently address a N4 trillion debt owed to Power Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising N1.9 trillion in legacy payments and N2 trillion for 2024, following high-level talks. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu assured that part of the debt would be paid immediately in cash,...

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Nigeria Moves to Settle N4 Trillion Electricity Debt Amid Blackout Fears

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Business

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· May 5

“Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM’s arrest”: Critic’s lawyer triggers reactions

Deji Adeyanju, lawyer to social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), criticized human rights activist Femi Falana for not condemning VDM’s arrest by the EFCC. Adeyanju thanked public figures like Peter Obi and Davido who called for VDM’s release, while noting Falana’s silence. Many Nigerians reacted negatively to Adeyanju’s remarks, recalling past...

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“Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM’s arrest”: Critic’s lawyer triggers reactions

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· May 4

Peller wins best Tiktoker of the year at the African Golden Awards, defeats Kaby Lame, Rango Tenge, others

Nigerian content creator Peller, real name Habeeb Hazmat, won “Best TikToker of the Year” at the 2025 African Golden Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya. He triumphed over other top African influencers including Senegal’s Kaby Lame, Uganda’s Rango Tenge, and Kenya’s Tom Daktari. The awards celebrate leading creatives in Africa’s entertainment...

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Peller wins best Tiktoker of the year at the African Golden Awards, defeats Kaby Lame, Rango Tenge, others

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· May 3

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to Liverpool’s Premier League title victory

Liverpool secured the Premier League title with four games remaining after a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, marking Arne Slot’s first season in England. Arsenal, previous close challengers to Manchester City, could not capitalize this season and finished second, with manager Mikel Arteta expressing both respect and disappointment at Liverpool’s...

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to Liverpool’s Premier League title victory

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