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A 20-year-old man, Chigbo Umeugokwe, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Umuezeiyi village, Achina, Aguata LGA. The incident reportedly occurred on October 29, 2025, when the suspect invaded a local shop armed with a gun and axe, abducted the girl, and took her to a nearby bush, where…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation industry, highlighting collaboration with private sector operators as key to driving growth. Speaking at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), he outlined areas for investment, including airport infrastructure, aircraft leasing, maintenance, training, cargo, and aviation-linked real estate. Tinubu emphasized that…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has highlighted the urgent need for deeper African integration to unlock the continent’s industrial and trade potential. Speaking at the launch of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT), he warned that fragmented markets and inefficient borders limit competitiveness, prevent industrial…

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported that trade between Nigeria and other African countries reached ₦4.82 trillion in the first half of 2025, a substantial increase from ₦600 billion recorded the previous year. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi announced the figures during the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) event in Abuja, highlighting the…

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Maureen Ifada, Marketing Director at FrieslandCampina WAMCO, has been named Nigeria Marketing Amazon of the Year at the 2025 Nigeria Marketing Awards, adding to a year full of professional accolades. With a career spanning over two decades, Ifada is recognized as a leading figure in Nigeria’s marketing landscape. She has successfully strengthened the positioning of…

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Popular actress Iyabo Ojo has dismissed circulating reports claiming she was arrested by the Nigerian police, calling the claims false and misleading. Speaking directly to fans via a TikTok live session, Ojo criticized the viral wanted posters and news stories, describing them as attempts to generate attention and website traffic. She said: “To you all…

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TECNO has officially launched the Megapad, a new smart device designed to merge power, speed, and portability in a single sleek package. Tailored for today’s professionals, students, and multitaskers, the Megapad promises a seamless blend of productivity, creativity, and entertainment. Built with the Nigerian lifestyle in mind, the Megapad supports users through morning commutes, work…

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All On, an impact investment company focused on expanding energy access to underserved and off-grid communities, has announced a follow-on investment of US$250,000 in ICE Solar Commercial Power Limited (“ICE Solar”), a fast-growing provider of Energy-as-a-Service solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. This second round of funding builds on All On’s initial…

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Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board, following reports of alleged abuse of office and mismanagement during the commission’s recent recruitment exercise. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor described the irregularities as unjust and unacceptable, warning that such actions undermine public trust in government. “My dear people…

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Christy Akingboye, widow of the late Bamidele Akingboye, former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the November 2024 Ondo State election, has publicly refuted allegations that she had any role in her husband’s death. Christy described the claims as cruel, false, and deliberately orchestrated to tarnish her and her children’s reputation. Speaking in Lagos,…

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