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Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan reacts to arrest warrant, alleges conspiracy

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

Social critic Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted to a court order for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a video response, he accused the judiciary of attempting to silence him, alleging a conspiracy involving corrupt judges and lawyers. VeryDarkMan claimed he...

Tinubu committed to religious tolerance, says Presidency

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to promoting peace and religious tolerance across the country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made this assertion on his verified X handle, @BwalaDaniel, in response to the recent approval by the U.S. Congress for sanctions on...

‘Security will deepen financial inclusion’

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has said the security of digital transactions will deepen financial includion in the countrt. He said the launch of Airtel’s spam alert service across its African operations, beginning with Nigeria, will ensure safety of its Nigerian customers when connected...

11th AMVCA to hold on May 10

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is scheduled to take place this year on May 10, 2025. Africa Magic, in partnership with Multichoice Nigeria, will honor and celebrate the top African film talent at a prestigious event later this year. Cognac brand Martell will collaborate with the...

FCCPC to MultiChoice: maintain current rates for DStv, GOtv

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed multichoice Nigeria to maintain its current pricing structure for DStv and GOtv pending the conclusion of an examination of its proposed price hike. The commission has gone ahead to institute legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive...

There is hope for Nigerians– Catholic Bishops

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2025March 13, 20250

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Thursday said there is hope for Nigeria despite the worsening socio-economic hardship and insecurity. They urged leaders and citizens to take responsibility for driving positive change. According to a communiqué following their first Plenary Meeting of 2025, the bishops outlined their concerns and recommendations for...

Impeachment Move Against Fubara Will Fail, Epelle Tells Wike

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 20250

Rivers-based activist Jake Epelle on Thursday warned former governor Nyesom Wike to stop issuing impeachment threats against his estranged successor Siminalayi Fubara. Epelle said Wike cannot advocate peace and yet spur his loyalists in the Martins Amaewhule-led legislative body to impeach the sitting governor of the oil-rich state. “Let them...

Okpebholo recalls Edo Attorney General, Osagie, from suspension

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2025March 13, 20250

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Samson Osagie, with immediate effect. It was reported that the governor had in February suspended Osagie alongside the chairman of the state Local Government Commission, Damian Lawani over alleged financial infractions. His...

‘Gangs of Lagos’ producers to apologise over Eyo portrayal

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2025March 13, 20250

The Isale Eko Descendants Union has expressed satisfaction with the court ruling ordering producers of the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’ to apologise to the union for how Eyo masquerade was portrayed in the popular movie. A Lagos high court approved the settlement terms between the IDU and the producers of ...

Death row inmates rises by 98 in 6 months, Prisons acting CG reveals

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2025March 13, 20250

The Nigerian prisons, has revealed that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025, representing a 2.73 per cent increase or 98 prisoners within six months. The prisons also sought strategic collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Department of State...