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Joje Abebe Fertility Center Denies Social Media Allegations, Says Matter Before Court

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Joje Abebe Fertility Center has dismissed as false and defamatory a series of allegations circulating on social media against its Chief Medical Director, Dr. John Abebe, and the hospital. In a public statement released by its management, the Abuja-based fertility center said the publications were “deliberately orchestrated and defamatory,” alleging...

DSS Apprehends Mastermind of Deadly 2025 Ayetoro ECWA Church Attack

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Shafiu Usman, believed to havemasterminded the December 14, 2015 attack on the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Aiyetoro, Kogi State, where over 20 worshippers were kidnapped. Security sources disclosed that Usman was nabbed at a hideout in Gombe...

Group Hails Maikalangu’s Re-election, appraises Conduct of FCT Area Council Polls

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

A civil society organisation, the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, has commended the re-election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the outcome of the just concluded FCT Area Councils elections as largely peaceful and credible. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Founder...

Peter Obi Thanks Nigerians For Support After Edo State Attack

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Peter Obi has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support after a failed attack on himself and associates in Edo state. Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerians for their solidarity over a recent attempt on his life by hoodlums in Benin City, Edo State. Obi made the comment on...

NDIC Records 97% 2025 Budget Performance, Proposes N589.89bn For 2026

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

NDIC records 97% 2025 budget performance and proposes N589.89bn 2026 spending, projecting surplus and increased federal remittances. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) recorded 97 per cent implementation of its 2025 budget. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Hon. Ahmed Jaha, made this...

Seplat Revenue Jumps 144% To $2.72bn As Production Surges 148% In 2025 Audited Results

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Seplat posts 144% revenue growth to $2.72bn in 2025, lifts output 148%, cuts costs, boosts dividends by 52%. Seplat Energy Plc Thursday reported a 144.2 per cent surge in revenue to $2.726 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2025, as group production jumped 148 per cent to 131,506...

Transcorp Hotels Shareholders Endorse N13bn Dividend As Revenue Climbs To N97bn

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Transcorp Hotels secures shareholder approval for N13bn dividend after 38% revenue growth to N97bn and 45% surge in profit. Shareholders of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Thursday approved the sum of N13 billion as dividend for the 2025 financial year. This translated to a total N1.30 kobo per share. Shareholders also commended...

Nigeria Moves To Expand Consumer Credit, Inaugurates CREDICORP Board

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

FG inaugurates CREDICORP board as Nigeria targets consumer credit access for 50% of working Nigerians by 2030. Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), saying access to consumer credit is critical to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. According to Shettima,...

Trailblazer of Integrity and Influence: Chinelo Anohu Bags Woman of Impact Africa Award

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

An Icon of Excellence, Integrity, and Purpose: Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative Celebrates Chinelo Anohu as Woman of Impact in Africa 2026 Recognition by ARISE MEDIA GROUP Commemorates International Women’s Month and Honors a Trailblazer in African Development The Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI) proudly celebrates our own Mme Chinelo Anohu...

Makinde: Competence, Loyalty To Oyo Will Determine My Successor

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

Oyo governor Seyi Makinde says 2027 successor will emerge based on competence and loyalty to state, not personal allegiance. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that competence and loyalty to the people of Oyo State will determine who succeeds him in 2027. Makinde made the statement at the 12th...