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Government Rescues Widow from Being Forced to Drink Water Used to Bathe Husband’s Corpse in Imo

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A widow, Mrs. Chika Ndubuisi, has been rescued from her husband’s kinsmen in Awo-Omamma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, after they allegedly attempted to force her to drink the water used in bathing her late husband’s corpse. The barbaric act was reportedly meant to prove her innocence over her husband’s death. The attempt was foiled following the swift intervention of the Imo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, alongside the local council authorities and security operatives. According to reports, a women’s advocacy…

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Banks Take Over Nestoil in $1bn Debt Receivership

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Police have sealed off the corporate headquarters of Nestoil Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, after a consortium of lenders placed the oil and gas company under receivership over a reported $1 billion debt. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice D. I. Dipeolu, issued a Mareva injunction on October 22, 2025, authorising First Trustees and its subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, to take over the company’s assets pending the determination of the substantive suit. The order was granted against Nestoil Limited, its affiliate Neconde Energy Limited, and…

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US Revokes Soyinka’s Visa, Nobel Laureate Blames ‘Idi Amin in Whiteface’

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Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that the United States government has revoked his non-immigrant visa, effectively barring him from entering the country. Speaking during a media parley themed “Unending Saga: Idi Amin in Whiteface!” at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, the literary icon said the move appeared to be politically motivated, linking it to his long-standing criticism of former US President Donald Trump, whom he described as “Idi Amin in whiteface.” “I have no visa; I am banned, obviously, from the United States. And if you…

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Davido Makes History, Sells Out 30,000-Capacity Akpabio Stadium in Uyo

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has achieved another career milestone by becoming the first artiste to sell out the 30,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The record-breaking concert, held on Sunday, marked the Nigerian leg of his ongoing “5ive Tour” and drew an ecstatic crowd of fans from within and outside the state. It also served as Davido’s first major home performance since the successful completion of the tour’s North American phase. Speaking at a pre-concert reception hosted by Governor Umo Eno…

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Fidelity Bank Commends Air Peace for Successful Inaugural Heathrow Flight

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in a statement issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and vision. The MD noted that the airline’s expansion into the prestigious Heathrow route reflects the strength of indigenous enterprise and the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We…

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Ezekwesili Accuses Tinubu of Running ‘Increasingly Intolerant’ Government

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Former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of shrinking Nigeria’s civic space and suppressing citizens’ fundamental rights. In a strongly worded post on X titled “A Memo to Nigerians: A Call to Collective Voice on the Shrinking Civic Space and Erosion of Citizens’ Rights in Nigeria,” Ezekwesili described recent government actions as “deeply troubling” and called for immediate redress. She urged President Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police to release activist Omoyele Sowore and his colleagues, while also demanding that Lagos State Governor,…

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“Tems is my crush” — Adult film star King Nasir, who claims to have slept with 500 women, opens up

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American adult film actor and social media personality King Nasir has set social media buzzing after revealing that he has slept with over 500 women and once had sex with seven women at the same time. The controversial performer made the confession in an interview with Nigerian influencer Egungun of Lagos, where he spoke candidly about his personal life, career in adult entertainment, and admiration for Nigerian singer Tems. “My female crush in Nigeria is Tems. If she gives me the chance, I’m down — film or no film. It’s…

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BOI, MAN, NECA Chiefs to Lead Talks on Tackling Nigeria’s Low Productivity at WES 2025

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As nominations close for WES 2025 Awards for Outstanding Economic Impacts Top industry leaders and policymakers are set to converge at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 to address one of Nigeria’s most persistent challenges — low productivity. The summit, themed “Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria,” will hold on Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos, starting at 10 a.m. According to the organisers, World Stage Limited, a research- and technology-driven firm focused on Africa’s economic advancement, confirmed that…

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FirstBank Sparks Global Kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week

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FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from 27 October – 1 November 2025. Now in its ninth year, the annual event is a reflection of the Bank’s commitment to community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the ‘Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness’ (SPARK) initiative, FirstBank continues to build on its legacy of sowing seeds…

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92-Year-Old Paul Biya Re-Elected After 43 Years in Power

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya, has been officially declared winner of the 2025 presidential election, extending his decades-long rule to nearly half a century. The Constitutional Council on Monday announced that Biya secured 53.66% of the votes, defeating his closest rival, Issa Tchiroma, who garnered 35.19%. The election was held on October 12. Biya’s victory means he will remain in power for another seven-year term, taking his presidency through to 2032 — when he will be 99 years old. He currently holds the record as the world’s oldest serving head…

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