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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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...
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Ohanaeze Confirms Rivers State’s Turn to Produce Next President-General
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday, affirmed that it’s the turn of Rivers State to produce its next President-General. Ohanaeze is scheduled to hold its general election to pick national leaders in January 2025. This resolution was made during a meeting of the Ohanaeze National Executive Committee, NEC, held at its national...
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Bill seeking creation of Coastal State passes first reading at Senate
A bill seeking to create ‘Coastal State’ out of the present Ondo State has scaled through the first reading at the Senate. The bill sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim representing Ondo South Senatorial District is seeking constitutional amendment to allow creation of coastal state from Ondo State. On Wednesday, the bill passed through the first...
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Mass retirement is voluntary, not forced – CBN
Amidst the backlash following the announcement of mass retirements at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the apex bank has assured that no one will be compelled to retire. This comes after the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, directed the apex bank to suspend the retirement of 1,000 staff and the associated payoff scheme until...