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Dangote Alleges Graft Against NMDPRA Boss, Claims Millions of Dollars Paid as Children’s School Fees

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Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of alleged corruption and abuse of office. Dangote, in a formal petition submitted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), claimed that the NMDPRA boss paid millions of dollars in advance school fees for his children to attend schools abroad, expenditures he described as incompatible with the legitimate earnings of a public official. According to the petition,…

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Sterling Bank Champions Collective Action……to Accelerate Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Transition

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Sterling Bank Limited has brought together stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to explore ways to accelerate action in the sector. The premier colloquium, held in Lagos on Monday, aimed to identify priority areas for action to increase energy access and drive economic growth in the quest to attain a one trillion-dollar economy. Managing Director and CEO of Sterling Bank Limited, Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, gave the charge in his address at the colloquium organized with the theme: Beyond The Grid; Unlocking New Frontiers in Renewable Energy. The CEO, who was…

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Polaris Bank, Evolve Charity Trust empower 1,000 students with school essentials

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Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity Trust, has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide distribution of school essentials to 1,000 students across ten public secondary schools in five states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative is part of the Bank’s sustained Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to keep more children, especially the girl child, in school. This year’s exercise adds to a growing intervention that has supported more than 24,000 students in public schools across 49 locations since 2021. This year’s beneficiaries received a complete learning kit consisting…

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Supreme Court Ends 20-Year Sagecom Case, Rules in Favour of Fidelity Bank

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The Supreme Court on Friday delivered judgment in favour of Fidelity Bank Plc in its long-running legal battle with Sagecom Concepts Limited, bringing final closure to a dispute that has spanned more than two decades. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, upheld Fidelity Bank’s appeal, marking a significant victory for the lender in a case that has drawn sustained attention within Nigeria’s financial and legal circles. In a motion dated October 8, 2025, Fidelity Bank had approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification and consequential…

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TikToker Peller Hospitalised After Car Crash During Emotional Livestream in Lagos

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Popular TikTok influencer and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has been hospitalised following a car crash involving his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The incident occurred on Sunday while the content creator was reportedly livestreaming on Instagram. A video from the session, which has since gone viral, showed Peller visibly distressed and emotional as he drove alone. During the livestream, Peller appeared agitated, shedding tears and making several alarming statements linked to fears of public ridicule should his relationship end. At some point, he…

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UNION BANK HONOURED AS BEST IN WORKPLACE PRACTICE AT PRESTIGIOUS SERAS AWARDS

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Union Bank of Nigeria has secured another prestigious accolade, being named Best Company in Workplace Practice at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards. The ceremony took place on Saturday 29 November 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This significant achievement follows a comprehensive assessment by SERAS multinational independent judges who rigorously evaluated applicants’ Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Union Bank received nominations across four categories: SERAS Education Intervention of the Year, Best Company in Workplace Practice, Best in Gender Equity and Women Empowerment, and Best…

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Actress Doris Ogala Cries Out Over Failed Relationship With Pastor Chris Okafor

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly lamented the collapse of her relationship with popular Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, alleging betrayal, emotional trauma and abandonment. In an emotional outburst shared on social media, Ogala accused the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministry of walking away from their relationship to be with another woman, despite what she described as deep personal sacrifices. The actress claimed she suffered the loss of her brother and a pregnancy during the period of their relationship, adding that the pastor’s decision to leave her…

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FirstBank Powers Mainland Laffs 3.0 to Light Up Lagos

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The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable transformation on Sunday December 7th 2025, becoming the epicenter of Lagos Mainland’s entertainment scene as the highly anticipated Legends Decemba/Mainland Laffs 3.0 event unfolded. This spectacular gathering, which brought together an exhilarating blend of comedy, music, dance, and drama, successfully reaffirmed its reputation as an essential cultural highlight of the year. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation. Attendees were greeted by a beautifully adorned red carpet, lined with vibrant branded banners…

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Supreme Court Overturns Presidency, Restores Death Sentence on Maryam Sanda

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reinstated the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, ruling that President Bola Tinubu acted outside his constitutional powers by commuting her sentence while her appeal was still ongoing. The judgment, delivered on Friday, has sparked renewed national debate over presidential pardons, executive overreach and the limits of Section 175 of the Constitution. In a 4–1 split decision, the apex court affirmed Sanda’s conviction for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, and upheld earlier rulings by both the FCT High Court and the Court of…

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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Slumps, Dies at 60 in Government House

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Bayelsa State was thrown into mourning on Thursday following the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly slumped during official duties at the Government House, Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo, 60, was said to have collapsed in his office and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and senior government officials have since confirmed the tragic development, describing it as a shocking and painful loss to the state and the nation. Flags were lowered…

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