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  • Trump Urges Permanent Ukraine Peace Over Ceasefire

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Urges Permanent Ukraine Peace Over Ceasefire

    U.S. President Donald Trump has advocated for pursuing a lasting resolution to the Ukraine conflict rather than accepting a temporary ceasefire, following high-stakes diplomatic efforts. A phone discussion between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]

  • Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years in $1M Luxury Fraud Scheme

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years in $1M Luxury Fraud Scheme

    Reggae-pop artist Sean Kingston, best known for his 2007 chart-topping single Beautiful Girls, will serve three and a half years in federal prison for orchestrating a $1 million fraud scheme targeting luxury vendors. A Florida […]

  • Nigerian Stock Market Extends Bearish Run for Third Week, Loses N425bn

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Stock Market Extends Bearish Run for Third Week, Loses N425bn

    Nigeria’s equity market extended its losses into a third consecutive trading session on Friday, closing the week on a downward trend driven by widespread profit-taking. Key performance indicators declined by 0.46%, reflecting sustained investor caution […]

  • Danji Usman Defects from APC to ADC Ahead of 2027 Taraba Elections

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Danji Usman Defects from APC to ADC Ahead of 2027 Taraba Elections

    Danji Usman, a former lawmaker representing Nigeria’s Wukari/Ibi federal constituency, has officially defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a strategic shift ahead of the 2027 […]

  • Nigerian Oil Sector Optimizes Resources Post-Policy Reforms

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Oil Sector Optimizes Resources Post-Policy Reforms

    Nigerian energy stakeholders are now better equipped to harness the country’s hydrocarbon potential following policy reforms and institutional overhauls, according to Tony Attah, Managing Director and CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. Speaking at […]

  • Tim Sherwood: Liverpool to Win Premier League, Names Top Four

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Tim Sherwood: Liverpool to Win Premier League, Names Top Four

    Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has tipped Liverpool to clinch the Premier League title this season, highlighting the club’s shrewd recruitment strategy and championship mindset as key factors in their favor. Speaking to the […]

  • Darkoo: Women Fuel Music Trends, Amapiano’s Rise Proves It

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Darkoo: Women Fuel Music Trends, Amapiano’s Rise Proves It

    British-Nigerian artist Darkoo has sparked discussion by asserting that women play a pivotal role in shaping global music trends, arguing that their preferences often dictate which songs or genres rise to prominence. The singer, best […]

  • APC Leader Escapes Assassination in Abuja Amid Bandit Threats

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on APC Leader Escapes Assassination in Abuja Amid Bandit Threats

    A prominent Nigerian politician and senior figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in the capital city of Abuja last Friday. The former Zamfara State governorship […]

  • Danji Usman Shifts to ADC, Prioritizes Governance Reform in Taraba

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Danji Usman Shifts to ADC, Prioritizes Governance Reform in Taraba

    A former Nigerian lawmaker, Danji Usman, has switched political allegiances ahead of the 2026/2027 elections, abandoning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Usman, who previously represented the Wukari/Ibi […]

  • Bella Shmurda Reveals How Mohbad’s Death Transformed His Perspective

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Bella Shmurda Reveals How Mohbad’s Death Transformed His Perspective

    Nigerian Afrobeat artist Bella Shmurda has opened up about a profound shift in his worldview following the death of his friend and collaborator, Mohbad, whose passing last year continues to reverberate within the music community […]

  • Zenith Bank: 35 Years of Pioneering Nigerian Banking Excellence

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Zenith Bank: 35 Years of Pioneering Nigerian Banking Excellence

    Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded Zenith Bank for its four-decade legacy of innovation and nation-building during its 35th-anniversary celebration in Lagos, describing the institution as a benchmark for excellence in African finance. Speaking at […]

  • Kaduna Vote-Buying Bust: N25.9M Cash Seized in Pre-Election Arrest

    By Ifunanya | August 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Kaduna Vote-Buying Bust: N25.9M Cash Seized in Pre-Election Arrest

    In a significant pre-election intervention, Nigerian security forces arrested a man suspected of orchestrating voter bribery with 25.9 million naira (approximately $17,300) in cash hours before Saturday’s parliamentary by-elections in Kaduna State. The suspect, Shehu […]

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