Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers is a struggle over money sharing between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In an interview with DW on Friday, Amaechi dismissed the feud as a battle for financial …
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The new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH has been sighted. Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, announced this on Saturday. “With the sighting of the moon, Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH, …
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Forbes has released its annual list of billionaires, highlighting 2,781 individuals worldwide. Of these, only 21 are Black, making up less than 1% of the total. Among them, only two are women. The list includes individuals from various industries, including finance, technology, sports, and entertainment. Here are the 21 black …
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MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda, aiming to reduce costs and expand mobile connectivity in underserved areas. Under the agreement, both companies will explore various models of network collaboration, including Radio Access Network sharing and fibre infrastructure partnerships. This could involve …
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The Oyo State government has announced plans to legally challenge the establishment of a Sharia panel in Oyo town, declaring it unconstitutional. Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state or federal government has the authority to establish judicial bodies. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed …
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The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 575 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. But the Naira depreciated to N1,535 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for …
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Given the worsening economic hardship in the country, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has advised men who are not financially buoyant to stick to one wife in order to raise responsible families. The monarch lamented how polygamy is tearing families apart because the heads of the families …
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The Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders, particularly those appointed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Among those affected are the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, Commissioners, Chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions, and …
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H.E. Yahaya Bello to Be Decorated as Grand Patron, Set to Participate in Abuja Charity Marathon 2025. In a remarkable show of support for charity and sports development, the former governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya A. Bello, has been officially invited to the Abuja Charity Marathon 2025 by …
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The Federal government has finally started paying the new N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, putting an end to months of delays that had sparked frustration and protests. On Wednesday afternoon, several corps members confirmed receiving credit alerts reflecting the increased stipend. The long-awaited disbursement follows …
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