Day: May 22, 2026

Siminalayi Fubara Loses APC Governorship Ticket as Wike Ally Kingsley Chinda Emerges Sole Candidate

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has effectively lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Rivers State after withdrawing from the party’s primary election, leaving loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Kingsley Chinda, as the sole aspirant. Fubara announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primaries in a personally signed statement, saying the decision was taken after consultations with associates and in the interest of peace, unity and stability in Rivers State. The development followed months of intense political tension within the Rivers APC, fuelled by…

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Toke Makinwa Drags Sandra Edoho After Leaked Audio With Singer Chike

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has publicly criticised interior designer Sandra Edoho following the emergence of a leaked voice note involving singer Chike. In the leaked audio conversation, Sandra was allegedly heard making remarks about Makinwa, claiming that the media entrepreneur could not afford her interior design services. The comments triggered an immediate reaction from Makinwa, who revisited their long-running feud and accused the designer of poor workmanship and unprofessional conduct during past projects. Reacting via social media, Makinwa described Sandra as “ungrateful,” alleging that the designer handled two of her…

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First Bank Chairman Femi Otedola Stakes $100m in Dangote Refinery Ahead of IPO

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Nigerian billionaire businessman, and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola has disclosed plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery ahead of the facility’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). Otedola made the disclosure after leading top executives of First HoldCo on a tour of the Lekki-based refinery complex owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. According to reports, the investment forms part of the refinery’s planned $2 billion private placement designed to attract strategic investors before the public listing. The businessman reportedly said he had appealed to Dangote…

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Prof. Segun Aina Makes History as JAMB Registrar at Age 39

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Professor Segun Aina has been appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), becoming one of the youngest individuals to head the nation’s tertiary admissions body at the age of 39. His appointment has generated reactions across the education sector, with many describing it as a significant milestone for young professionals in public administration and academic leadership. Before his appointment, Aina built a reputation in academia and educational policy, earning recognition for his contributions to institutional reforms and youth development initiatives. Observers say his emergence signals a generational…

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