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  • 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 […]

  • Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows 2.5M Votes for Tinubu in 2027, Touts Tax Reforms

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows 2.5M Votes for Tinubu in 2027, Touts Tax Reforms

    Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to secure 2.5 million votes for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the country’s economic recovery under the current administration could propel it […]

  • South Africa Rejects US Land Seizure Claims Amid Trade Dispute

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on South Africa Rejects US Land Seizure Claims Amid Trade Dispute

    South Africa has strongly rebuffed a U.S. State Department report alleging the government is enabling land seizures targeting white farmers, dismissing the claims as “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed.” The annual human rights assessment, released this […]

  • WhatsApp Defies Russia Ban To Uphold Encrypted Messaging

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on WhatsApp Defies Russia Ban To Uphold Encrypted Messaging

    Russia’s recent move to restrict voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram has sparked a pointed response from WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta, which framed the crackdown as an assault on digital privacy. Authorities in Moscow began […]

  • US Approves $346M Nigeria Arms Sale: Bombs, Rockets Included

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on US Approves $346M Nigeria Arms Sale: Bombs, Rockets Included

    The United States has moved forward with a proposed $346 million sale of advanced munitions and precision-guided weapons to Nigeria, according to an announcement by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The State Department […]

  • Poland Halts EU Covid Funds Amid Luxury, Swinger Club Scandal

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Poland Halts EU Covid Funds Amid Luxury, Swinger Club Scandal

    Poland has frozen the distribution of €282.3 million in EU pandemic recovery funds for the hospitality, tourism, and culture sectors amid allegations of widespread misuse, including purchases of luxury boats, high-end furniture, and a grant […]

  • Davido Backs Ubi Franklin Amid Miami Wedding Watch Theft Rumors

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Davido Backs Ubi Franklin Amid Miami Wedding Watch Theft Rumors

    Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has publicly defended his longtime collaborator Ubi Franklin following unverified claims that the talent manager stole a luxury watch during the singer’s high-profile wedding celebration in Miami last weekend. The allegations […]

  • NEMA Issues Flood Alert for Jimeta as Bakin Kogi Waters Surge

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on NEMA Issues Flood Alert for Jimeta as Bakin Kogi Waters Surge

    Authorities in Nigeria have issued urgent warnings as rising waters in Adamawa State’s Bakin Kogi River threaten widespread flooding, prompting emergency preparations and evacuations. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed Wednesday that water levels […]

  • Nigeria’s Constitutional Reform: Amend, Don’t Overhaul, Says Abba Moro

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s Constitutional Reform: Amend, Don’t Overhaul, Says Abba Moro

    A Nigerian opposition leader has cautioned against calls to entirely replace the nation’s constitution, advocating instead for gradual amendments to address systemic challenges. Senator Abba Moro, Minority Leader of the Senate and member of the […]

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