December
3 Jan
The celebrations of December are over, and January has arrived with its usual financial pressures. For many, this month feels like a long uphill battle after the detti-ness of December.December’s festivities—filled with owambe parties, gift-giving, and indulgent spending—often leave wallets empty and bank accounts struggling to recover. Now that we’re in January, the reality of…
17 Dec
It’s the festive season, and everyone wants to feel loved and appreciated. Even the smallest gestures can brighten someone’s day. Kids, those bundles of joy, are no exception, they deserve to be celebrated. Christmas is the perfect time to shower them with gifts that bring smiles to their faces and spark their imaginations. Here are…
9 Dec
December is here again—the month of celebrations, gatherings, and plenty of spending. While the festive season brings joy and excitement, it also has a way of emptying wallets faster than you can say “Merry Christmas.” If you’re not careful, the season of fun could turn into a financial nightmare. Living within your budget this December…
30 Nov
Showmax is set to offer an exciting holiday content lineup with its “Holiday Tree-Ts for You” festive campaign. This December, subscribers get to enjoy top international movies and series all month long. Leading the pack is the psychological thriller Eileen, starring Critics’ Choice nominee Thomas in McKenzie (Last Night in Soho, Jojo Rabbit) and Oscar winner…
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Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, have begun an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Ruth Ilori, and Secretary, Dr. Abraham Akinbola, on Wednesday, the lecturers condemned the salary shortfall, describing it as unfair,…
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Valentine’s Day is usually about couples, with romantic dinners, flowers, and social media love posts. But what if you are single? Does that mean you have to feel left out? Not at all Being single on Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to focus on yourself, have fun, and enjoy your own company. Instead of…
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has said that godfatherism will play no role in selecting the party's flagbearer for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. He assured aspirants of a level playing field as the party seeks to unseat Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Abure made…
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to halt the prosecution of Americans accused of bribing foreign countries to win business. According to the order, the US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, will pause prosecutions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. The pause will remain until Bondi issues…
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Nigeria experienced a staggering 20,472 fatalities and injuries resulting from 5,291 separate incidents of violence between 2020 and 2024. Presenting its annual violent conflict report 2025, Nextier - a non-governmental organisation - said its Violent Conflicts Database revealed that Nigeria recorded 43 incidents of terrorism and 1,306 bandit attacks in 2024. Nextier Managing Partner, Dr…
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Top members of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), who are grassroots mobilisers of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, have dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was announced by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who welcomed them to the APC. According to Jibrin, who shared on X, the first…
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Renowned leadership coach and former presidential candidate of the defunct Alliance for New Nigeria, Fela Durotoye, has revealed how he rejected an attempt to engage in a fraudulent government deal worth N5 billion, despite intense pressure from an official who claimed to be a pastor. Speaking at the ongoing biannual conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship…
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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has rejected social media rumours alleging that he is responsible for the pregnancy of reality TV star, Nengi Hampson. The rumours, which recently gained widespread attention, claimed that Nengi had given birth to the governor’s child, with some even suggesting he has four wives. The Guardian reports that, on Monday,…
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February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Also known as Lovers’ Day, it is a day set aside to celebrate love. Just as there are healthy ways of celebrating love, there are also unhealthy ways of doing so. But first things first! It is generally believed that Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr.…
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The Southern Caucus of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Bassey Otu and declared him as their choice for the 2027 governorship election. The lawmakers, comprising representatives of Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Biase, Calabar South 1, Calabar South 2, Calabar Municipal, and Odukpani constituencies, made their…