Residents of Kungaboku and neighbouring Paze communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun fleeing their homes after suspected bandits issued a threat to launch coordinated attacks on the areas. The threat was reportedly contained in a letter discovered in a pupil’s school bag at a private school in Paze. In the note, the bandits allegedly vowed to attack the communities in retaliation for the killing of one of their commanders. The development has heightened tension in the communities, coming days after a successful rescue operation by security forces.…
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Nicki Minaj Threatens Legal Action Against Nigerian X Influencer Over Alleged Cyberbullying
US rapper Nicki Minaj has threatened legal action against a Nigerian influencer, Dr Penking, over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement following a viral exchange on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The controversy erupted on Saturday after Dr Penking shared an old video of the rapper on his X handle with the caption that she had “gotten old and should retire.” Reacting in a now-deleted post, Minaj questioned whether the influencer had obtained permission to share the clip and accused him of using the video to harass her online. “Do…
Read MoreOnyeali-Ikpe, Dabiri Erewa, Rewane advocate for increased Diaspora Participation in Nigeria’s Economy
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership in the diaspora banking sector with the successful hosting of the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, a global virtual engagement designed to help Nigerians living abroad navigate evolving policies and identify credible opportunities for wealth creation in Nigeria. The summit held virtually on Saturday, 14 March 2026, and convened Nigerians across key diaspora markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. “Our theme today is, “Navigating the New Tax Policy and Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nigeria”.…
Read MoreFirstBank’s MREIF: Secure Property Nationwide with N100 Million Loan Access
How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), First Bank of Nigeria Limited is unlocking access to one of the most affordable mortgage windows currently available in the country. Backed by a N1 trillion MREIF fund designed to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit, the initiative empowers Nigerians with long-term, low-cost credit to own their homes,…
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