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NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations from Aliko Dangote
Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, following corruption allegations raised by Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed Ahmed’s resignation in a statement revealing that Gbenga Komolafe had stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream […]
Fubara Reaffirms Financial Discipline, Discloses Amount Ibas Left In Rivers State Coffers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, insisting that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership. He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return. Fubara assured […]
Christian Association of Nigeria Criticizes Title of Ini Edo’s Movie ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed strong disapproval over the title of a newly released Nollywood film, “A Very Dirty Christmas”, calling it offensive to the Christian faith. In a statement issued Tuesday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged relevant authorities to review the film’s title. Okoh emphasized that Christmas, a sacred […]
Alaafin Set to Install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, is set to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The installation ceremony, scheduled to be held in Oyo town, is expected to draw traditional rulers, political figures, business leaders, and other dignitaries from across the South-West. The development comes […]
Benue Governmnet Directs Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Polls to Resign
The Benue State Government has directed political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments with immediate effect. This piece of information was disclosed in a memo signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and made available to journalists in Makurdi. The memo stated that the decision followed the rising […]
Netflix Pledges to Keep Warner Bros. Films in Theaters if Takeover Succeeds
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that the streaming giant would continue to release Warner Bros. films in theaters if its proposed acquisition of the storied studio goes through. Speaking in Paris, Sarandos addressed questions surrounding Netflix’s approach to theatrical distribution. “We plan to operate Warner Bros. studios independently and release their films in […]
Reps Raise Alarm Over Alleged Alteration of Passed Tax Bills
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has alleged that the gazetted version of newly passed tax laws differs from the harmonised bills approved by both chambers of the National Assembly. Raising the matter under privilege during plenary, Dasuki said his review of the gazetted copy, alongside the votes and proceedings of the […]
Lagos Police Arrest TikToker Peller for Attempted Suicide
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Habeeb Hamzat, a popular TikTok content creator known as Peller, after he livestreamed a distressing video in which he appeared to threaten to crash his car. The 20-year-old TikToker was seen visibly agitated and driving recklessly on Sunday, December 14, which ultimately led to a crash. The […]
IBEDC Acnowledges Intermittent Power Supply Across Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has acknowledged the intermittent power supply and extended outages currently affecting customers within its franchise areas covering Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan, and Osun states. In a statement issued by its management, IBEDC explained that the challenge was caused by a reduction in load allocation from the national grid, which has […]
Mikel Reveals He Intervened With Buhari’s Office to Secure 2018 World Cup Bonuses for Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he personally contacted the office of the late Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the national team received their bonuses following the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This came after months of delays by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. Mikel disclosed that the […]