Popular singer Spyro has called on Nigerians, including celebrities and influencers, to actively oppose foreign interference and external threats, while holding the government accountable. In a statement shared on Instagram, Spyro warned that foreign countries are not coming to save Nigeria but to cause harm. He stressed that now is not the time for silence,

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has confirmed that Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Ben Okolo, who oversees Force Intelligence, will lead police operations during Saturday’s Anambra governorship election. Okolo will coordinate all field activities, following the strategic directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Security deployments have been tightened across the state, and Anambra

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Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially received her second Guinness World Record plaque, recognizing her feat of cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The record, certified by Guinness World Records, involved preparing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a Lagos cookout in September. This marks a follow-up to her first record,

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Investments in fixed income securities grew by 17.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the eight months ending August 2025, reaching N2.405 trillion from N2.043 trillion in the same period in 2024. This was revealed in the latest Pension Funds Industry Portfolio Report by the National Pension Commission (PenCom), which provides a detailed overview of activities in the

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A reader recently asked: “I have investments in shares and receive dividends, which I use to buy more shares. But I would like to know what else I can do with the dividends to make more money instead of just reinvesting in shares.” Many investors share this concern, and it highlights an important principle of

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Nigeria’s economy has maintained a continuous expansion for 11 months, driven primarily by growth in the manufacturing and trade sectors, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has reported. According to the NESG Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM), the Current Business Performance Index rose to 111.3 points in October 2025, up from 107.9 points in

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) is seeking technical support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to design a transparent fuel price modulation framework aimed at cushioning domestic price shocks and strengthening fiscal stability. Key Points: IMF Perspective: Regulatory Commitment:

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The average depot price of petrol in Nigeria fell to N880.5 per litre from N881.5 as competition intensifies in the downstream sector. Key Price Changes: Current Market Context: Other Fuel Prices (Average 30-Day Reports): Industry Insight: Mazi Colman Obasi, National President of OGSPAN, noted that deregulation has increased competition, which is expected to offer more

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The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to amend existing laws to impose stricter penalties on individuals or businesses found guilty of ripening fruits using harmful chemicals. This move aims to protect public health and ensure food safety. Key Actions Proposed: Findings from Senate Committees: Public Health Context: Senate’s Position: The practice of chemically ripening fruits

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In Oyo, the Alaafin — once regarded as a semi-god and supreme monarch — is still held in high reverence, with traditions that reflect both spiritual and political caution. One such tradition involves the seating of the Alaafin on his throne. The Seating Ritual Before the Alaafin sits: The aide is traditionally fortified with charms

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