Dangote Group has denied claims that its founder, Aliko Dangote, fell out with Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa, describing the allegations as false and malicious. The rebuttal follows a post on X by a user alleging that Dangote had said he ran out of funds in 2021 while building the Dangote Petroleum...
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Nigerian Army Arrest Influencer, Soldiers Over Alleged Incitement
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested a social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, along with some personnel over an alleged attempt to incite soldiers and breach military social media policy. Appolonia Anele, acting director of army public relations, in a statement said that Chidiebere, also known as “Justice Crack”, shared complaints by some soldiers...
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CAF Confirms Dates For 2027 AFCON In Kenya, Tanzania And Uganda
The Confederation of African Football has announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between June 19 and July 17. CAF did not reveal which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved on Saturday by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears...
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Adeboye Says God Has Determined Nigeria’s Next Leader
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has said Nigeria’s next president ahead of the 2027 general elections has already been determined by God. Speaking at a workers’ meeting at Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, Adeboye said the outcome of the election was beyond human control, stressing...
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Benue State Head Of Service Ode Dies After Illness
The Benue State Government on Saturday confirmed the death of its Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode, after a brief illness. Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Aber, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Makurdi said Ode died in the early hours of Saturday. “It is with deep sadness and regret that the Benue...
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Nigerian Workers Mark May Day, Call For Improved Working Conditions
Workers across Nigeria marked the 2026 Workers’ Day with colourful events on Thursday, as labour leaders renewed calls for improved welfare, stronger legal protections and enhanced security.In the capital Abuja, workers from both the formal and informal sectors gathered at Eagle Square for marches and other commemorative activities.Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George...
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PDP Denies Leadership Vacuum After Supreme Court Ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday dismissed reports of a leadership vacuum following a Supreme Court judgment delivered the previous day, it insisted that its National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, remains the legitimate head of the party. Factional National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed while speaking in Abuja, said the ruling by the Nigeria’s Apex court...
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Nigeria Telecoms Group Canvasses For Stronger Local Content Strategy
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned that Nigeria risks slowing its digital economy ambitions unless it strengthens indigenous participation and harnesses local tech talent. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said at the group’s annual general meeting in Lagos that broadband expansion must extend beyond urban centres and empower local Internet service providers...
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Tinubu Nominates Tegbe As Minister Of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination, conveyed to the National Assembly in line with constitutional provisions, follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office. Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, brings over...
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Nigeria’s Supreme Court To Rule On ADC Leadership Dispute
Nigeria’s Supreme Court said it will deliver judgment on Thursday in a leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a case that could shape the opposition party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The apex court disclosed on Wednesday that the ruling would be delivered by 2 p.m. A five-member panel led by...