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DELTA STATE GOVERNOR VOWS TO WORK FOR RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT TINUBU IN 2027

Following his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. Speaking in Asaba yesterday at a rally organised to welcome him and other defectors into the party, Oborevwori said Delta State could not afford to be left behind, noting that they had been in the opposition for nearly ten years. The Delta State Governor explained that President […]

todayApril 29, 2025

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HUSBAND TO LATE GOSPEL SINGER, OSINACHI, SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING.

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late popular Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court in Abuja, yesterday sentenced Peter Nwachukwu to death by hanging having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of his wife, Osinachi, on April 8, 2022. Nwachukwu was brought before the court on June 3, 2022 over a 23-count […]

todayApril 29, 2025

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CBN REVIEWS DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR PAPSS TRANSACTIONS

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has announced a major review of the documentation needed for transactions carried out through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, PAPSS in Nigeria. In a circular dated April 28, 2025, CBN introduced simplified documentation for low-value PAPSS transactions, allowing individuals and corporates to use basic KYC and AML documents for transactions up to 2,000 and 5,000 dollars respectively, while higher-value transactions will still require […]

todayApril 29, 2025

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT  TO REOPEN ENUGU AIRPORT TODAY

The Federal Government says it has completed repair works on the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and will be reopened today,  Monday, April 28, 2025. Recall that FAAN had in a statement, explained that there was a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway, noting that emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April […]

todayApril 28, 2025

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NLC DIRECTS PEACEFUL MAY DAY RALLY IN RIVERS STATE TO DEMAND DEMOCRACY RESTORATION

As part of activities to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its Rivers State Council to organise a peaceful rally on May 1, 2025.  In a letter dated April 22, 2025, signed by the Deputy General Secretary, ISMAIL BELLO,the NLC leadership revealed that the rally will be held within the premises of the council, involving all affiliate unions, and will focus on advocating for the […]

todayApril 28, 2025

National

PRESIDENCY DENIES COERCING  OPPOSITION MEMBERS TO JOIN APC

The Presidency has stated that the recent defections of opposition politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were voluntary and not under any form of duress, as has been speculated in some quarters.  In  a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, the presidency denied accusations of a one-party state, insisting that democracy is not under threat or undermined “simply because politicians exercise their […]

todayApril 28, 2025

National

NIMET WORKERS CALL OFF STRIKE AFTER GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION.

Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET have called off their nationwide strike after the Federal Government’s intervention.  The striking workers, who had grounded flights operations for over 48 hours in protest against poor working conditions, ended the strike following a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja. The workers expressed concerns over the failure to implement the new national minimum wage, the exclusion […]

todayApril 25, 2025

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RANGERS MANAGER URGES TEAM TO REMAIN FOCUSED AHEAD OF GAME WITH ENYIMBA.

General Manager of Enugu Rangers FC International, Amobi Ezeaku has called on his players to put in their best effort and aim for victory in the oriental derby against Enyimba. In a short video shared by the Nigerian Players Gallery, Ezeaku told the players that the matchagainst Enyimba would be crucial for the team, noting that the club had provided everything necessary for success, and all that was left was for them to […]

todayApril 25, 2025

Entertainment

DAVIDO’S NEW ALBUM DEBUT NUMBER ONE ON UK SPOTIFY ALBUM CHART.

The recently released Davido's fifth album, titled, Five has recorded an impressive feat after it became the number one album on the UK Spotify album chart. This achievement comes after its remarkable success, which led it to become the second-highest debut week for an album on Spotify Nigeria. Released on April 18, 2025, '5ive' features 17 tracks and multiple guest appearances from music stars worldwide. Additionally, Davido recently released the […]

todayApril 25, 2025

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