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Hushpuppi was my friend but I didn’t know his profession – Davido

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has spoken about his friendship with Hushpuppi, saying he was unaware of the socialite’s fraudulent activities. In a chit-chat, Davido expressed solidarity with Hushpuppi, who is serving a jail term in the US and predicted he would be released soon. Davido attributed some individuals’ involvement in illegal...

Go compete with my children, MC Oluomo defends ‘Kundus’ comment

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) MC Oluomo has responded to criticism over mispronunciation of the word “kudos” as “kundus.” In a viral video on Tuesday, Akinsanya addressed union delegates, saying he’s aware of the jokes at his expense but remains unfazed. He acknowledged his limited...

5,000 anti-corruption crusaders storm AGF/Minister of Justice’s Office To Demand Prosecution Of Mele Kyari

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

*Inquiry Into NNPCL’s Transactions For 5 Years A group of protesters, Concerned Citizens Against Corruption, stormed the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Tuesday to demand the prosecution of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, and...

Nigerians in Diaspora Groups Lauds Tinubu, NUPRC CEO, Gbenga Komolafe, for Sustaining Laudable Reforms in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

The Nigerians in Diaspora Groups has praised President Bola Tinubu and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, for their transformative leadership and commitment to transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued on Monday, David Matthew Akpambu, Global...

First Holdco’s gross earnings hit N3.21tr

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2025April 21, 20250

First Holdco Plc, the holding company for First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) and its former subsidiaries, doubled its top-line to N3.21 trillion in 2024, riding on the back of strong improvement in its core banking operations. Key extracts of the audited report and accounts of First Holdco for the year ended December...

BREAKING: Protests in Jos over Plateau killings

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2025April 21, 20250

Fresh protests broke out in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday over the persistent killings of indigenous residents by suspected Fulani militants. The demonstrations, which were led by Christian leaders including Plateau chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, began at the Fawvwei Junction community road, causing...

Davido album ratings genuine, not driven by grudge – Shank Comics

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2025April 21, 20250

Skit maker Shank Comics has denied rumors that his low ratings for Davido’s album ‘5ive’ is due to a personal grudge. Some blogs suggested the ratings were influenced by a past incident involving Kai Cenat. Shank, in a tweet, claimed his ratings are genuine, based on his honest opinion of the album. ...

Burna Boy gifts Portable N20m after defeating Speed Darlington in boxing match

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match. Portable won the match, dubbed “Chaos in the Rings,” after Speed Darlington reportedly broke his arm in the first round and failed to show up for the second round....

Most women don’t like nice men, says Frank Edoho

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

Media personality Frank Edoho has stated that many women are more attracted to “bad boys” who occasionally display kindness than to men who are extremely kind. Speaking during a recent episode of The Black Table on TVC, Edoho referenced an article where women shared their relationship preferences. He pointed out...

Edo registers over 9,000 C-of-Os in three months

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

The Edo State Government has registered over 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) between February and April 2025, marking a significant leap in land documentation within the state. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, during a media interaction in Benin City....