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  • EKEDC Denies Involvement in Badagry Prepaid Meter Scheme

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on EKEDC Denies Involvement in Badagry Prepaid Meter Scheme

    A major Nigerian power distributor has publicly refuted claims of involvement in a disputed prepaid electricity meter program circulating online, cautioning residents against unauthorized schemes. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) issued a statement via […]

  • Kelechi Iheanacho Agrees Samsunspor Transfer from Sevilla

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Kelechi Iheanacho Agrees Samsunspor Transfer from Sevilla

    Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho appears poised for a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Samsunspor, with negotiations advancing between the player’s current club Sevilla and the Anatolian outfit. Reports from Turkey, citing local media and […]

  • Alleged Bribery Derails Liberia’s Biometric ID Project

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Alleged Bribery Derails Liberia’s Biometric ID Project

    Liberia’s ambitious biometric identification project, intended to modernize national security infrastructure, has been thrown into turmoil following allegations of corruption within the government. According to internal documents and a high-ranking official who spoke anonymously to […]

  • AfDB Commits $40M to Green Infrastructure Fund in Africa

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on AfDB Commits $40M to Green Infrastructure Fund in Africa

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $40 million in blended financing to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD), anchoring the fund’s initial close of $118 million. This milestone signals […]

  • Trump Eases Space Regulations, Boosting Musk’s SpaceX Despite Eco Backlash

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Eases Space Regulations, Boosting Musk’s SpaceX Despite Eco Backlash

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week aiming to streamline regulations for the U.S. private space sector, a move poised to accelerate commercial rocket launches while sparking criticism over potential environmental harm. The […]

  • Ibom Air Passenger, Flight Attendant Clash Over Phone Use: Eyewitness

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Ibom Air Passenger, Flight Attendant Clash Over Phone Use: Eyewitness

    A recent altercation between a passenger and a flight attendant aboard an Ibom Air flight has drawn attention after an eyewitness described the incident during a televised interview. David Ogede, a lawyer who was seated […]

  • Tinubu Aide Refutes Ethnic Bias Claims, Touts Federal Equity

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu Aide Refutes Ethnic Bias Claims, Touts Federal Equity

    The Nigerian presidency has forcefully rejected claims of ethnic bias in the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, with Senior Special Adviser Daniel Bwala describing allegations of favoritism toward the Yoruba ethnic group as “outright […]

  • Nigeria Slashes NNPCL, Customs Revenue Deductions to Boost Savings

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Slashes NNPCL, Customs Revenue Deductions to Boost Savings

    The Nigerian government has approved a significant reduction in revenue retained by key state agencies, a move aimed at curbing excessive spending and redirecting funds to bolster national savings and economic development. The decision emerged […]

  • Tinubu Picks Odion, Rabiu for FCCPC Executive Commissioner Roles

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu Picks Odion, Rabiu for FCCPC Executive Commissioner Roles

    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward Louis Odion and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as nominees for key leadership roles at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), a regulatory body tasked with safeguarding […]

  • Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Citing Security Concerns

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Citing Security Concerns

    Russia has moved to partially restrict voice calls on popular messaging platforms WhatsApp and Telegram, citing efforts to counter criminal activity and alleged national security threats. The decision, announced Wednesday by communications regulator Roskomnadzor and […]

  • Tiwa Savage Seeks Young, Rich Hubby Without Baby Mama Drama at 45

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Tiwa Savage Seeks Young, Rich Hubby Without Baby Mama Drama at 45

    Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has opened up about her aspirations to remarry, candidly addressing her single status during a recent podcast interview circulating widely online. At 45, the award-winning singer and mother of one […]

  • FEC Approves 7-Year Ban on New Federal Colleges to Curb Educational Decay

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on FEC Approves 7-Year Ban on New Federal Colleges to Curb Educational Decay

    Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has imposed a seven-year freeze on the approval of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, aiming to halt infrastructure decline and overcrowding triggered by rapid, unplanned growth. Announced […]

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