Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed to end the 21-year power outage at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Soludo made this promise during his one-day working visit to the campus, according to a press statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on...
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Nigeria’s Fuel Importation Surges to 2.3 Billion Litres Despite Refinery Output
Nigeria’s Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) import has increased to 2.3 billion litres from September 11 to December 5, 2024, despite the coming on stream of Dangote and Port Harcourt refineries. This is according to an available document from the Nigerian Ports Authority. Continued fuel importation comes despite commitment by oil marketers and the Nigerian National...
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Zulum Blasts Beneficiaries of Boko Haram Insurgency
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has alleged that there are people benefiting from the insurgent activities of Boko Haram and will not want it to end. The governor, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa, lamented how some people, whom he claimed were profiting from the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast...
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Naira Appreciates to N1700 Against Dollar at Parallel Market
The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Abubakar Alhassan, a Bureau De Change operator at Wuse Zone 4, told journalist that the naira strengthened to N1700 against the dollar on Wednesday from the N1730 exchange on Tuesday. He said: “We sell at N1,700 and buy at N1,690...
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MOBO Awards Unveils 2025 Nominees: Tems, Ayra Starr, Asake Lead African Represent
The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominees across 20 categories for their 2025 edition. Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards. Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan...
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Obi Condemns Dele Farotimi’s Remand in Prison, Says It’s an Attack on Freedom of Expression
Politician, Peter Obi, has described as ‘’disturbing” the arraignment of activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison for allegedly defaming legal expert, Afe Babalola. ugamatv had earlier reported that Farotimi was arraigned before a magistrate court in the state for publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” where he alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the...
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Nigerdock Nigeria Limited and 7 Directors Face Criminal Charges Over Tax Evasion
The Federal Government has filed a six-count criminal charge against Nigerdock Nigeria Limited and seven of its directors over alleged tax evasion. The charge dated November 26 was filed at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The seven directors listed alongside Nigerdock Nigeria Limited in the charge are Maher Jarmakani, Adewale Akanbi, Michael Akhigbe,...
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Netflix Exits Nigeria, Blames Worsening Economy and Exchange Rate
Netflix has reportedly exited the Nigerian market as the country’s economy records further collapse. Film maker Kunle Afolayan seemingly confirmed this as he revealed that Netflix has cancelled previously commissioned projects. The streaming giant recently cancelled its Nigerian Originals and an executive reportedly cited cases where the film studios had no electricity and had to...
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Tragedy Strikes Hours Before Wedding: Gunmen Kill Groom-to-Be in Anambra
Gunmen killed a man identified as Bright Ezechukwu, less than 24 hours to his wedding in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to Daily Trust, Bright had gone to pick up his fiancée, Chinwendu, in Ihiala town, accompanied by his best man and the chief bridesmaid, on November 22, 2024, when the tragedy...
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Senate Summons Aviation Minister, NCAA DG Over Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, and the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, over poor flight operations in the country. Airline operators and other relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry were also summoned over incessant delayed and canceled flights in the...