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BBNAIJA S10: Thelma Lawson crowned Head of House for week two

NewsDeskNgAug 4, 2025August 4, 20250

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Thelma Lawson has emerged the second Head of House (HOH). The two-part challenge, which tested the speed and strength of the 29 housemates, consisted of filling a jar and placing balls with spoons in the required positions. Lawson outshone fellow finalist Jason Jae in the...

Group Condemns Fake News Campaign Targeting NNPCL Chief, Warns of Plot to Disrupt Energy Sector

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2025August 3, 20250

The Situation Room on Positive Reforms has raised alarm over a malicious fake campaign targeting the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bashir Ojulari. The group alleges that detractors are spreading false claims about Ojulari’s resignation in a deliberate attempt to destabilize...

Senator Ndume commits to advancing Infrastructure, Social Programs in Biu

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2025August 3, 20250

As part of ongoing courtesy visits to key stakeholders, the Biu Forum executives and stakeholders met with Senator Muhammad Ali Ndume on Thursday, 31st July 2025.The meeting was a productive roundtable discussion. The forum representatives presented a checklist of issues and requests for possible intervention by the Senator. Opening the...

Why Governor Bago of Niger State was endorsed at the expanded APC caucus meeting in Minna

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2025August 3, 20250

Why Governor Bago of Niger State was endorsed at the expanded APC caucus meeting in Minna. By Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo In Niger State politics, and indeed the nation as a whole, political and second-term endorsements are often treated as ceremonial nods and ritualistic formalities driven by the client-patron-network system, political...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Pays Courtesy Visit to NUJ-FCT, Strengthens Strategic Partnership

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2025August 2, 20250

In a move to bolster their strategic partnership, a delegation from the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ-FCT)Council on Friday, August 1, 2025. The Commercial Director, Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi, accompanied by Ijeoma Osuji, the E-Commerce Manager, both the first women to hold their respective positions at Transcorp...

Globacom Blamed for Negligence After Engineer’s Kidnapping

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Olaoluwa Adetona is the kind of man whose presence is hard to ignore. Warm, intelligent, and passionate about both his work and the world around him, the engineer cuts across professional boundaries with ease—at home among tech minds and thinkers in the arts and humanities alike. A lover of deep...

FG denounces alleged sale of Bauchi housing units to NAF

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Regional Development has dismissed allegations that it sold 270 newly constructed housing units along the Ningi-Kano Road to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Mr Nwamadu Herbert, the State Controller of the Ministry, refuted the claims while addressing newsmen on Friday in Bauchi. It was...

Just in: Nurses have called off strike – Health Minister

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its strike, according to the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Pate disclosed this to journalists on Friday after a closed-door meeting with the union’s leadership, stating that the decision came after both parties reached key agreements. However, the...

Davido gifts Israel DMW multimillion Rolex wristwatch

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Afrobeats star Davido has surprised aide, Israel DMW, with a luxurious Rolex watch in Atlanta. The moment, which was captured on video, showcased Israel’s excitement and gratitude as he received his first-ever Rolex wristwatch from the boss. Israel, who couldn’t contain his emotions, praised Davido for keeping his promise and giving...

Odumodublvck dismisses streaming farm allegations

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Rapper Odumodublvck has hit back at fellow artists, accusing others of using streaming farms to boost their music streams. According to him, a good song will always shine through, regardless of any attempts to manipulate streams. He stated on X that those making the allegations are driven by insecurity and...