A review of Bayelsa State’s 2025 third-quarter budget performance document has revealed a stark disparity in the government’s health-related spending. Between January and September 2025, the state government spent N401 million on overseas medical expenses, while allocating only N5.5 million to capital projects at the state-owned Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH). This pattern reflects

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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed the Shoprite outlet located inside the busy Ikeja City Mall over alleged non-compliance with tax obligations. A notice posted at the store’s entrance stated that the retailer violated Section 94 of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2011 (as amended) by failing to meet its statutory

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Globacom (Glo) has restored its data services after a nationwide outage on Tuesday that left millions of subscribers without internet access for several hours. The disruption, which began around 8:30 a.m. on December 9, 2025, affected connectivity across multiple states and sparked widespread frustration among users. In an official statement, Glo confirmed the incident and

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Nigeria has received a shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of U.S.-grown wheat valued at approximately $15 million (about ₦21.8 billion), marking another boost in the expanding agricultural trade relationship between both countries. The vessel arrived at Apapa Port, where U.S. Consul General Rick Swart and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki were present to witness the

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deploying the Nigerian Air Force to Benin Republic in response to the failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Speaking on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos, the literary icon questioned the need for a

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Legendary Nigerian musician 2Face Idibia has publicly appealed to his fans and family for understanding and forgiveness following a wave of online conversations surrounding his marriage to his wife, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. The appeal comes days after reports of alleged marital tension circulated widely on social media, triggering heated discussions, speculation, and debates across platforms.

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Actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she has no intention of getting married again, following the turbulent breakdown of her marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. She made this known while responding to a question from a follower who asked whether she would ever consider remarrying—and if so, whether the man would be closer to

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Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has once again shifted the narrative—this time by introducing a groundbreaking payment option for fans ahead of his upcoming concert. The Ojuelegba hitmaker has become the first Nigerian artist to offer a “pay small small” ticket plan, allowing fans to purchase their concert tickets in installments rather than paying the full price

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The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve the ongoing dispute over control of local governments and the withholding of allocations in Osun State. Speaking to journalists on Monday, CCNC spokesperson Comrade Raufu Sodiq expressed serious

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday, lauding his long-standing public service and notable contributions to Nigeria’s development. In a personally signed message released on Tuesday, President Tinubu described Akpabio as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people,” whose devotion to the Nigerian project has remained

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