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MACBAN Lauds Tinubu for Appointing DSS DG, Creating Livestock Ministry

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2025April 25, 20250

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), the umbrella body of cattle herders in Nigeria, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr. Tosin Ajayi asDirector General of the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the appointment as one of the best by the administration. MACBAN thanked President Tinubu...

Court okays arrest warrant for six CBEX scam suspects

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2025April 25, 20250

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest, detain and prosecute six individuals alleged to be behind the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) fraud. The suspects are Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order...

Marketing stressful than filmmaking, says Biodun Stephen

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2025April 25, 20250

Popular filmmaker Biodun Stephen has said that in today’s digital landscape, marketing a film can be more taxing than producing it. Stephen made this statement during a recent chat with The Nation. In the chat, she highlighted the challenges of capturing dwindling audience attention across social media platforms. “The audience’s attention is...

Okumagba welcomes Delta Gov Oborevwori to APC

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Prominent leader of the APC in Delta State and former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, has welcomed the momentous decision of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire PDP structure in Delta State to join the APC. In a statement on Thursday, Okumagba stated that this development marks a significant...

ValueJet to launch direct Lagos-Banjul flights, boost West African connectivity

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Air travel within Africa is set to improve further as Nigerian carrier ValueJet Airlines finalizes plans to commence direct flights between Lagos and Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, starting May 15, 2025. The new service will offer travelers more options for business, leisure, and other purposes, strengthening connectivity between two of...

Five BBNaija contestants who struggled post-show

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has cemented its place as one of Nigeria’s biggest fame-making machines. For many contestants, walking into the house as ordinary individuals and walking out with a massive fanbase is almost guaranteed. But while the show catapults housemates into the public eye, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. The...

Insecurity: NEC defers state police talks

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday deferred discussions on the proposed establishment of state police due to time constraints during its extended meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The council, which held a minute of silence to honour victims of recent violent attacks in Plateau...

Anti-party activities: Atiku, Wike should leave PDP immediately — Bode George

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olabode George, has advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to leave the party immediately because of their anti-party activities. He said the party was being embarrassed by the open display of affinity by the two...

Delta PDP defection, a game of survival – Dele Momodu

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, has reacted to the mass defection of top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State to the All Progressives Congress, describing it as a survival tactic rather than a genuine shift in political ideology. Speaking during a live television interview on Channels...

Martins reveals pressure wearing Shearer’s No.9 jersey

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2025April 24, 20250

Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has revealed the immense pressure he felt after inheriting Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer’s iconic No.9 jersey during his time at St James’ Park, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In an emotional interview with Football Fans Tribe, the now 40-year-old striker reflected on the weight of expectations...