Author: Caleb Ishaya
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Presidency tackles AfDB’s Adesina over Nigeria’s GDP Per capita claims
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly challenged recent comments made by African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, regarding the country’s economic progress since independence. In a widely shared statement, Adesina had claimed that Nigeria’s GDP per capita was significantly higher in 1960 estimated at $1,847 than it is today at $824, suggesting a decline…
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NDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake scholarships
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to unsuspecting victims.
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Police arrest 95 suspected cultists in Edo
The police in Edo state have arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered two locally-made pistols, one single-barrel shotgun and 24 live cartridges/ammunition in the sustained intelligence-driven raids of their enclaves in Benin and environs in the past week.
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“Don’t die in debt”: Wande Coal, Odumodublvck caution aspiring artists on music industry
Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Odumodublvck have issued strong warnings to up-and-coming artists about the harsh realities of the music business, particularly the financial risks involved.
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“I’m not in EFCC custody, I served with Integrity”- Kyari breaks silence
Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has refuted reports claiming he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), calling them entirely false and malicious.
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Ruger: I can’t spend a year in the talking stage before dating
Nigerian singer and songwriter Ruger has shared his views on the talking stage in relationships, making it clear he doesn’t believe in dragging it out.
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You could be Nigeria’s next President – Primate Ayodele tells Ribadu
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has declared that Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is a strong contender for the presidency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure.
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Meta warns it may shut down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria [SEE REASONS]
Nigerians could lose access to Facebook and Instagram as Meta, the platforms’ parent company, has threatened to suspend its services in the country due to what it describes as excessive fines and “unrealistic” regulatory demands from Nigerian authorities.
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Ignore critics, let your work do the talking- Tinubu tells Governors
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian governors to stay focused on delivering visible and impactful results, rather than getting distracted by armchair critics.
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Natasha, U.S.-based Activist clash over Akpabio sexual harassment allegations
A war of words has erupted between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and U.S.-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru (also known as Professor Mgbeke), following allegations that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were politically motivated.