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EFCC Grills VeryDarkMan Over Income, Mercy Chinwo Case, Defamation Claims
Popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was interrogated for several hours on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…
FG Targets Zero AIDS in Children by 2030, Approves $200m to Bridge Funding Gap
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to eliminate AIDS in children by the year 2030, reinforcing its commitment with a $200 million health sector allocation to close…
NIESV Urges Credible Asset Valuation to Drive Investment, Aid Tax Reforms
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the credible valuation of national assets as a strategic tool for attracting…
NYSC D-G tasks Borno corps members on national development
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members deployed to Borno State to contribute their quota to national…
Peller Wins TikToker of the Year at African Golden Awards, Beating Global Influencers
Emerging content creator Peller has been crowned TikToker of the Year at the prestigious African Golden Awards, triumphing over top influencers from across the continent.
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Peter Obi Slams VDM Arrest, Warns Against Silencing Young Voices
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan…
Meta May Suspend Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp in Nigeria Over $290m Fines
Nigerians risk losing access to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp as Meta, the parent company of the platforms, threatens to halt its operations in the country due to mounting…
World Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Disability-Inclusive WASH Services in Nigeria
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equitable access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700…
ICPC Retracts Student Loan Mismanagement Allegation, Cites Statement Error
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has withdrawn its earlier claim of discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigeria…
Wike Heads to China to Finalise Water Supply Deal for FCT Satellite Towns
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, is travelling to China to advance talks on a major water supply project aimed at improving access to potable water in…