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· May 22

Ramaphosa meets Trump, denies US President’s claim of ‘White genocide’ in South Africa

During a meeting at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump accused South Africa of “White genocide,” claiming numerous white farmers had been violently killed amid land ownership disputes. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refuted these claims, emphasizing that the government does not support such violence and denying any confiscation...
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Business
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· May 20

How I sold one album twice, made N24 million – Timaya

Music star Timaya revealed that early in his career, he sold one album twice to two different music marketers in Alaba market, earning N500,000 from the first sale and eventually making N24 million from the strategy which boosted his popularity in Lagos and beyond. He actively promoted his music by...
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Africa
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· May 20

We were not elected to fight Tinubu – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized that lawmakers are elected to collaborate, not confront the Executive, promoting policies for Nigeria’s development. He highlighted the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and the Executive under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting all key leaders were former senators. The National Assembly is working on...
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Business
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· May 19

NAFDAC clarifies sachet alcohol ban timeline

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the lifting of the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol is temporary, valid only until December 31, 2025. NAFDAC’s FCT Director, Kenneth Azikiwe, emphasized that the ban’s enforcement will resume fully after this date and that the...
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Health
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· May 14

CBN launches diaspora BVN platform to boost remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling Nigerians abroad to obtain a BVN digitally without traveling to Nigeria. The platform supports secure remote identity verification, aligns with global Anti-Money Laundering standards, and facilitates account opening with...
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Business
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· May 7

‘I don’t understand why VDM is still detained despite Falana’s intervention’– Adeyanju laments

Activist Martin ‘Verydarkman (VDM)’ Otse remains detained by the EFCC despite being granted administrative bail, with his lawyer Deji Adeyanju stating no bail documents have been received. Adeyanju criticized the prolonged detention as unlawful, even after human rights lawyer Femi Falana intervened on VDM’s behalf. Ongoing protests tagged ‘#Freevdm’ are...
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Crime
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· May 3

Akpoti-Uduaghan speaks on allegation of offering money to activist to fabricate lies against Akpabio

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan denies allegations by activist Sandra Duru that she offered N200 million to fabricate false stories against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ms. Duru accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of orchestrating a smear campaign involving claims of organ harvesting and fabricated sexual harassment accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan refutes the allegations as...
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Crime
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· May 3

Wike apologies over Rivers women walkout on first lady, doubts Fubara’s reconciliation move

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike expressed skepticism about the sincerity of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent reconciliation visit amid their ongoing political feud. The visit followed a public incident where women walked out on Theresa Ibas, wife of the Rivers Sole Administrator, during a First Lady’s empowerment event, demanding representation...
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Politics