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MAYOR AKINPELU’S DIARY: Why The Coalition Cannot Stop Tinubu’s Second Term

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The country is hard. Everywhere you turn you can feel it. The two economic decisions taken by the president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, after he was inaugurated two years ago, have made things difficult. The removal of petroleum subsidy, which we all agreed was a huge scam, and the eradication of the dual exchange rate, have led to massive devaluation of the naira. The knock-on effects of these economic decisions include increased inflation and naira devaluation. While I acknowledge that things are difficult, those decisions are necessary. Obviously, Nigeria had…

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US: Police Find Missing Nigerian Mother’s Body in Naperville Forest

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Authorities in Naperville, Illinois, say a body discovered in a forest preserve is believed to be that of Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede, a 46-year-old Nigerian mother of four who had been missing since July 30. The remains were found around 1:55 p.m. on Thursday after police received a call to a trailhead at the southwest corner of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, near 83rd Street and Chandelle Drive. Officers were led through thick grass where the body was located. According to Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres, the clothing on the deceased matched…

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Man Stabs Lover to Death in Rivers Over Cheating Allegation

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Tragedy struck in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Sunday night when a man, popularly known as Doctor, allegedly stabbed his lover, identified simply as Ima, to death over allegations of infidelity. The incident occurred on Okereke Street, Mile 1 Diobu, in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, throwing residents into panic. Eyewitnesses said the suspect confronted Ima over claims of cheating, sparking a heated argument. In the course of the altercation, Doctor allegedly drew a knife and fatally stabbed her. A resident told reporters that the caretaker of the compound…

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‘I Didn’t Bully or Kill Mohbad’ — Naira Marley Speaks in New Video

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Nigerian music star, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has denied having any hand in the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad. In a new video released on YouTube in the early hours of Wednesday, Marley addressed lingering speculations surrounding the late singer’s death, insisting that he neither bullied nor harmed him. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, sparking nationwide outrage and protests. Earlier this year, a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos, cleared Naira Marley, music promoter Samson “Sam…

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Fidelity Bank Resumes International Transactions on Naira Debit Cards

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Tier-one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the resumption of international transactions on its Naira Debit Cards. This recommencement gives customers the freedom to make seamless payments abroad, online, and at ATMs outside the country. Shedding light on the development, Ifeoma Onibuje, Divisional Head, eBanking, Fidelity Bank Plc said, “We are delighted to inform the public that Fidelity Naira Cards are now enabled for global use. This means that our travelling customers can now utilize their Naira Debit cards outside the country to shop, spend and withdraw internationally without hassles.”…

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51 Foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime deported

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51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime-related offences have been deported by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). The group includes 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian. This development brings the total number of repatriated convicts to 102 since the operation commenced on August 15, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the deportees were part of a larger group of 192 foreign nationals apprehended in Lagos during a coordinated sting…

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FG Shuts Down Over 13m Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content

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The Federal Government has announced the shutdown of more than 13 million social media accounts over offensive content and violations of the newly introduced Code of Practice for online platforms. According to the 2024 Compliance Report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, a total of 13,597,057 accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) were disabled. The report, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), was submitted by major…

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Singer Lil Kesh Reportedly Stabbed, Robbed of Jewellery in Lagos

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Popular Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, better known as Lil Kesh, has reportedly been stabbed during a robbery attack in Lagos. The 29-year-old artiste was said to have also been dispossessed of jewellery worth millions of naira during the incident, which occurred on Wednesday. According to Hip TV, the assailants allegedly stabbed the “Shoki” crooner in the neck before carting away his valuables. The report has since triggered widespread concern, with fans and colleagues flooding social media with prayers and messages of support. As of press time, neither Lil Kesh nor…

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7,000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya, NiDCOM Reveals

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that no fewer than 7,000 Nigerians are currently stranded in Libya. Chairman of the Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the revelation on Tuesday night at the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria (2025–2027) in Abuja. “As we speak, 7,000 Nigerians are stranded in Libya. In 2025, people still travel through the desert to die,” Dabiri-Erewa lamented. Meanwhile, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has ranked Nigeria among countries with the highest rate of irregular migration, noting…

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Outrage as Female NYSC Member Assaulted, Stripped in Anambra

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Anambra State was rocked by outrage on Tuesday following the assault and stripping of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by alleged security operatives. A video circulating on social media showed the female corps member being flogged and stripped by gun-wielding men, prompting widespread condemnation. The incident reportedly occurred at a lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. A source told reporters that the operatives stormed the NYSC members’ residence, targeting the female corps member, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, and some of her colleagues, under the…

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