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2027: Atiku Dumps PDP for ADC, Sparks Political Storm

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a new coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Atiku confirmed his exit in a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Jada 1, Adamawa State. He cited irreconcilable differences and the party’s deviation

todayJuly 17, 2025 18

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Man Who Mocked Buhari’s Death Mourns Father, Blames Poor Healthcare

Gaius Chibueze, a Nigerian man who previously mocked the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has broken his silence following the death of his father. Chibueze announced his father’s demise just days after taunting the late president, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Expressing deep frustration, he blamed Nigeria’s inadequate healthcare system for his loss. According to him, plans were underway to fly his father to Turkey for a

todayJuly 16, 2025 44

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Sanwo-Olu Pledges Tough Action Against LASTMA Attackers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed that anyone who assaults officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will face the full weight of the law. Speaking at the Second Lagos Traffic Conference, held to mark LASTMA’s 25th anniversary, Sanwo-Olu—represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat—commended the agency’s personnel for their dedication under challenging and often dangerous conditions. “Your uniform represents the thin yellow line that stands between

todayJuly 16, 2025 20

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Meta Cracks Down on Fake Profiles, Deletes 10 Million Accounts

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has intensified its campaign against inauthentic activity, removing over 10 million fake profiles and 500,000 spam accounts in the first half of 2025. The crackdown is part of Meta’s broader effort to curb impersonation, copycat content, and fake engagement, ensuring that genuine creators gain more visibility on the platform. According to the company, accounts that repeatedly recycle content without meaningful edits or permissions will

todayJuly 16, 2025 29

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TikTok Removes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos Over Policy Violations in Q1 2025

TikTok has deleted over 3.6 million videos in Nigeria between January and March 2025 for breaching its Community Guidelines — a 50% increase compared to the previous quarter. The data was revealed in TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which highlights the platform’s measures to maintain a safe, respectful, and trustworthy digital space. According to the report, TikTok achieved an impressive 98.4% proactive detection rate, meaning nearly all flagged

todayJuly 16, 2025 19

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Distributors Protest as Dangote Moves to Slash Cooking Gas Prices

Plans by the Dangote Group to cut the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), widely known as cooking gas, have stirred controversy among market operators, who accuse the company of attempting to dominate the sector. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, recently announced that his company would intervene to make LPG affordable for Nigerians and could bypass existing distributors if they resist the price adjustment. He made this known during

todayJuly 16, 2025 371

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Nigeria Bids Farewell to Buhari as Tinubu, and other Global Leaders Attend Burial in Daura

Nigeria on Tuesday paid its last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari as his remains were interred in Daura, Katsina State, in a ceremony attended by top political figures, global dignitaries, and thousands of mourners. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led the solemn event, which saw an unprecedented gathering of serving and former leaders at the late President’s hometown. Buhari, who served as both military Head of

todayJuly 16, 2025 68

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FG Declares Tuesday, July 15, Public Holiday to Honour Late President Buhari

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The move aligns with the seven-day national mourning period previously declared by the Presidency to honour Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria’s

todayJuly 14, 2025 17

Politics

Opposition Parties Reject APC’s Sweep of Lagos LG Elections, Allege Irregularities

Opposition parties in Lagos State have rejected the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly won all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) announced the results on Sunday, declaring APC the winner across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a rare upset, the Peoples

todayJuly 14, 2025 17