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I’m Happier Marrying an Older Man, Never Missed Anything, Says Shade Okoya

Yoruba, popular Nigerian industrialist and billionaire wife, Shade Okoya, has spoken candidly about her marriage to 85-year-old billionaire, Razak Okoya, saying she she has enjoyed her marriage. The 48-year-old businesswoman, who tied the knot with her husband in 1999 when she was just 21, addressed critics of her marriage and boasted that she has never […]

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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Jump 24.75% to $1.791 Billion in Q1 2025, Says NEPC

    Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, hitting $1.791 billion in value—a 24.75% increase compared to the $1.436 billion reported in the same period of 2024. This was revealed in a quarterly performance report released by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). According to the NEPC, the […]

Liverpool in Runaway Lead of English Premier League 

    The English Premier League is facing a crisis of competitiveness as Liverpool’s relentless march towards another title has left the rest of the pack in their dust.   With a staggering 15-point lead at the top of the table, the Reds are threatening to turn the league into a one-horse race, leaving fans […]

Adopt Proactive Approach to Addressing Insecurity, Agbo Charges Military 

  Hon. Isaac Agbo, a prominent Nigerian lawmaker, has emphasized the need for the nation’s military to adopt a more proactive approach in addressing the country’s security challenges.   Speaking at a recent security summit in Abuja, Hon. Agbo stressed that the current reactive approach to security threats has not yielded the desired results, and […]

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CBN Raises N2.93 Trillion from T-Bills, OMO Auctions as Investor Demand Surges

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully raised N2.93 trillion from its recent auctions of Treasury Bills (T-Bills) and Open Market Operation (OMO) bills, driven by an overwhelming demand from investors.   The auctions, which took place midweek, saw the apex bank offer instruments worth N400 billion across three maturities, but investors’ appetite was […]

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Nigerian Leader Praised for Economic Progress

A group of former politicians has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to steer the country towards economic prosperity.   The Association of Former ANPP Members (AFAM) expressed its appreciation for the president’s achievements during a press briefing in the nation’s capital.   According to the group’s National Coordinator, Prof. Vitalis Ajumbe, the recent influx of […]

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King Sunny Ade’s Whereabouts Sparks Widespread Concern

Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade is in the news, as his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, raises the alarm over his mysterious disappearance.   The situation has sent shockwaves across social media, with fans and well-wishers expressing deep concern for the 78-year-old music icon’s safety and well-being.   King Sunny Ade’s daughter has been frantically […]

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Defections of Little Value as Real Power Resides with People, Says El-Rufai 

  • April 29, 2025
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      Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed the recent wave of high-profile defections in Nigerian politics, saying they are “widely exaggerated” and lack real electoral value.   Speaking to journalists in Kano, El-Rufai emphasized that the true power lies with the people, not with influential politicians. He argued that the defection […]