Month: June 2025

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FG Explains Why 18 Civil Servants Were Rewarded With SUVs, Laptops

The Federal Government has explained its recent decision to honour 18 exceptional civil servants with sports utility vehicles (SUVs), laptops, and other rewards, stating that the recognition was for their vital yet often unheralded contributions to the growth and reform of public service in Nigeria. At the 2025 Civil Service Awards Night held in Abuja on Saturday, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack,

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Entertainment News

Sam Larry Releases Zlatan Ibile Audio to Counter Mohbad Bullying Allegations

Controversial music promoter Sam Larry has made public a private audio conversation with rapper Zlatan Ibile in a bid to clear his name amid persistent bullying accusations tied to the late singer Mohbad. This latest move follows Larry’s recent interview with social commentator Verydarkman, where he denied assaulting Mohbad and claimed he was being unjustly targeted by the public. In the leaked phone conversation, Sam Larry pleaded with Zlatan to

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Sport

Kane’s Double Helps Bayern Munich Defeat Flamengo 4-2, Sets Up PSG Clash

Harry Kane netted a brace as Bayern Munich overcame Brazilian side Flamengo 4-2 to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals, where they will now meet Paris Saint-Germain. The German champions wasted no time asserting dominance, going ahead in the sixth minute when Erick Pulgar inadvertently diverted Joshua Kimmich’s corner into his own goal. Shortly after, Kane extended the lead with a powerful left-footed strike from outside

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Politics

PDP Crisis Deepens as Factions Clash Over NEC Meeting and National Secretary Position

Tensions have escalated within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as internal factions prepare for a major confrontation over the disputed 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. Rival camps within the party have scheduled parallel meetings for today in Abuja, with one group insisting on holding the NEC session as originally planned, while another backs an alternative expanded National Caucus gathering.

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News

Naira Strengthens to ₦1,590 Per Dollar Amid CBN’s Ongoing FX Support

The Nigerian naira gained ground on Wednesday, marking a significant improvement in both the official and parallel markets, driven by continued foreign exchange interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). At the black market, the naira appreciated to ₦1,590/$, recovering from the previous day’s range of ₦1,595–₦1,600/$. Similarly, the official exchange rate showed a slight uptick, improving from ₦1,550/$ to ₦1,549/$, according to CBN data. The recent uptrend in

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News

Tinubu Set to Enact Four Major Tax Reform Bills

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to sign four crucial tax reform bills into law, signaling a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal system and enhancing investor confidence. The pending legislation includes: Nigeria Tax Bill Nigeria Tax Administration Bill Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill These bills, recently approved by the National Assembly after in-depth consultations with stakeholders and technical experts, aim to streamline the country’s

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Entertainment News

“Accept It, I’m Officially a Woman” – Bobrisky Declares After Gender Modification

Popular Nigerian internet personality and socialite, Bobrisky, also known as Afolashade Amope, has publicly reaffirmed her identity as a woman, revealing that she has completed gender modification procedures. Sharing the update via her Instagram page, Bobrisky stated that she is now physically and emotionally aligned with her gender identity and capable of intimacy “like every other woman.” She called on critics and detractors to acknowledge and respect her transition, emphasizing

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Entertainment News

Davido Surprises his Longtime Friend Aide Lati with Range Rover Birthday Gift in Paris

Award-winning Afrobeats artist, Davido, recently gifted his personal assistant and childhood friend, Lati, a Range Rover Vogue in celebration of his birthday. The heartwarming surprise occurred during a trip to Paris, France, where Davido and his team were enjoying some downtime. The singer took to Instagram to share the news, posting a photo of the luxury SUV alongside a message that read: “Love you, my brother, enjoy the new keys

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Sport

FG Hands Over Houses to 1994 Super Eagles Heroes After 31 Years

The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its 31-year-old promise by allocating houses to members of Nigeria’s 1994 Super Eagles squad, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. One of the beneficiaries, Efan Ekoku, received an allocation letter for a house in Abuja, presented on his behalf by his niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun. The handover was conducted by Pemi Temitope, Director at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

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