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5 Mar
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has been spotted with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, at an exclusive Iftar dinner. A viral video from the event shows Burna Boy prostrating as he greeted Dangote in the traditional Yoruba style. The gesture has drawn praises, with many seeing it as a sign of respect and cultural values. While…
14 Feb
Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola opened his doors to fellow mogul and philanthropist Tony Elumelu in Dubai on Thursday night, setting social media abuzz with their high-profile meeting. On Friday, Otedola, who chairs FBN Holdings Plc, shared a post on Instagram, describing Elumelu as "African Pride" while expressing delight in hosting him at his Dubai…
12 Aug 2024
Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola, through his foundation, Femi Otedola Foundation (FOF), has gifted N5 million to Sodiq Olayode, whose wife Abiodun recently gave birth to quadruplets. An X user, identified as James, who is a friend of Sodiq, facilitated the contribution of over N16 million from Nigerians after seeking financial assistance for the couple on…
3 Apr 2024
Notwithstanding the devaluation of the naira, four Nigerian businessmen made the Forbes' list of the world's billionaires with Femi Otedola, who last appeared on the Forbes Africa list in 2017, making a return to the list.
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Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have announced plans to protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the Cybercrime Act allegedly used by the police to “hunt activists,journalistsand social media influencers.”
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Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani decided to stage a comeback to vie for the position he occupied during the defunct 8th National Assembly.
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American singer and actress, Miley Cyrus, has unveiled the first glimpse of her forthcoming visual album Something Beautiful with the release of Prelude. The track, a departure from conventional pop, blends spoken-word elements with haunting production, signaling yet another artistic evolution for the singer. Accompanying the release is a striking music video, co-directed by Cyrus…
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The National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olu Agunloye, has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has joined the party. However, concerns have emerged among SDP members in Kaduna over the legitimacy of his membership. In an interview with *Newsnwm*, Agunloye addressed the controversy, explaining the party’s registration process and…
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The operator of the port terminal at Onne Port in Rivers Stat, the West African Container Terminal (WACT), has stated that there may be an increase in tariffs for operations within the facility starting from April 1, 2025. The operator explained that the relevant agencies have given assent to the terminal operator, owned by WACT,…
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Less than two years into President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure in office, the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), backed by their Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), have declared full support for his re-election bid in 2027. Citing his administration’s economic and security achievements, HOSTCOM has passed a vote of…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday conducted a former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, around the Ibadan Circular Road Project, named after him. The two leaders inspected the 32.2-kilometre East Wing of the project, whose infrastructure component is nearing completion. The East Wing end connects the…
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President Donald Trump again downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business by a Friday deadline. The hugely popular video-sharing app, which has over 170 million American users, is under threat from a law that passed…
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'No excuses' for tired Forest against Man Utd, says Nuno London, United Kingdom Nuno Espirito Santo says high-flying Nottingham Forest will adopt a "no-excuses" policy for their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday after a draining FA Cup quarter-final at Brighton. Forest won Saturday's match at the Amex on…
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THE Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) generated about ₦3.74 trillion as of the end of 2024 marking a sustained 12 years of profitability. This is contained in its audited financial results for the 2024 financial year which was released in Abuja on Monday. The organisation said the landmark profit underscores its resilience of investment strategy…