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Why you should make lasting impact – Yul Edochie advises fans

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2025April 3, 20250

Controversial actor Yul Edochie has encouraged his followers to take action and make a significant impact in the world. According to Yul’s Instagram page, if nobody is talking about you, then it’s time to do something remarkable enough to get people’s attention. He emphasised the importance of leaving a lasting legacy on...

Nigerians in US to Protest at White House Over Rivers State Emergency Rule

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2025April 3, 20250

A coalition of Nigerian activists in the United States, under the Democratic Movement (DM), has announced a demonstration at the White House to protest the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The coalition is demanding the reversal of the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu,...

ERA Applauds Tinubu Over Mele Kyari’s Sack, Calls for Probe Into Fake Refinery Projects

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2025April 2, 20250

The Energy Reforms Advocates (ERA) have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to remove Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, Abdulkadri Isah, president of ERA, described the move as a courageous step...

Sterling Bank removes transfer fees on online transactions

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2025April 2, 20250

Sterling Bank has announced the removal of transfer fees on all local online transactions, becoming the first major Nigerian bank to eliminate the contentious charges for digital banking. The move was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement with the bank reaffirming its commitment to customer-centric banking. According to Obinna Ukachukwu, the...

DSS arrests two principal suspects over Uromi killings

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2025April 2, 20250

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects (names withheld) involved in last Thursday’s gruesome murder of 16 travelling hunters of Kano State at Uromi in Esan Northeast Local Government Area of Edo State. The two suspects, according to security sources, were arrested in Uromi...

Man sets brother’s N20m farm ablaze in Ondo

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

A farmer in Ondo State, Oyinlola Jacob, has been arrested for setting his brother’s N20m farm ablaze. Oyinlola, 56, was subsequently arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court. He reportedly committed the offence on January 29, 2025, at Odebei Farm, Ipogun, in Ondo State. The farm owned by Ilemobayo Jacob had cocoa,...

June int’l window: Chelle to shop for fresh stars for Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has yet revealed his plans to use the June international window to shop out more players for the Super Eagles, adding he has a long list of players to give a look-in. The Franco-Malian got a flying start with a 2-0 win away to Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers but nearly got his fingers...

Coalition of Nigerians Write African Union Over State of Emergency in Rivers

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

A coalition of Nigerians has expressed dismay and disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a gross abuse of power and a blatant disregard for the Constitution, democratic principles, and the rule of law. In a letter to the African...

Atiku’s attack on Akpabio a 2027 agenda against Tinubu, says group

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

The Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals (IK-PRO) has condemned former Vice president Atiku Abubakar for accusing the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio of corruption and abuse of women. In a statement on Tuesday by the national President, Mr.Edidiong John and National Secretary, Mr.Kemfon Neke, the group said that Atiku’s accusations have political...

Net Foreign Exchange reserves surge to $23.11bn

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) has surged to $23.11 billion as of the end of 2024, reaching its highest level in over three years. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) attributed this increase to “strategic policy measures aimed at improving external liquidity, reducing short-term obligations, and restoring investor confidence.” This means...

South Africa Says It’s Repatriating 586 Nigerians Over Irregular Immigration

DSS–Military Team Foils Kidnap Attempt On WAEC Students In South-East, Recovers Weapons

Rivers Monarch Urges Tinubu To Set Up Task Force On Finima Resettlement, Seeks NLNG Recognition

Why you should make lasting impact – Yul Edochie advises fans

Nigerians in US to Protest at White House Over Rivers State Emergency Rule

ERA Applauds Tinubu Over Mele Kyari’s Sack, Calls for Probe Into Fake Refinery Projects

Sterling Bank removes transfer fees on online transactions

DSS arrests two principal suspects over Uromi killings

Man sets brother’s N20m farm ablaze in Ondo

June int’l window: Chelle to shop for fresh stars for Super Eagles

Coalition of Nigerians Write African Union Over State of Emergency in Rivers

Atiku’s attack on Akpabio a 2027 agenda against Tinubu, says group

Net Foreign Exchange reserves surge to $23.11bn