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“Stop Erasing History” – Fashola Criticizes Renaming of Lagos Streets

Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has voiced strong disapproval of the increasing trend of renaming streets in Lagos without acknowledging the historical significance and contributions of those originally honoured. Speaking at the public unveiling of Discover Lagos State: A History Puzzle Book (Volume 1) on Tuesday at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Fashola emphasized the importance of preserving historical records to maintain societal values and prevent the erasure of legacy. Drawing on archival materials from the University of Glasgow,

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“I Owe You No Explanation” – Jigan Responds to Verydarkman’s WhatsApp Group Accusation

Nollywood actor Jigan Baba Oja has responded strongly to social media critic Verydarkman, who alleged that the actor is a member of a secret WhatsApp group created to undermine the quest for justice for the late singer Mohbad. The controversy began when Verydarkman accused actress Iyabo Ojo of leading a covert group chat allegedly aimed at sabotaging efforts surrounding Mohbad’s case. He went on to name other celebrities, including Jigan, as members of the said group. Reacting via a TikTok

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Angela Okorie Reveals How Naira Marley Surprised Her on Her Birthday

Popular Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has shared a heartwarming story about how singer Naira Marley surprised her with a lavish birthday gift, despite the controversy surrounding him. In a recently posted video, Okorie recalled how Marley stunned her with bundles of ₦500 notes during her birthday celebration. She described the gesture as deeply touching and said his encouragement was unlike anything she had experienced before. “Naira Marley surprised me on my birthday with so much money. I was honestly shocked.

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FG Projects N796bn Annual Revenue from 5% Fuel Surcharge, Faces Public Backlash

The Federal Government is expected to generate approximately ₦796 billion annually from a newly introduced five per cent surcharge on both locally refined and imported petrol, as stipulated in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, which takes effect from January 1, 2026. The surcharge, part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader tax reform strategy signed into law on June 26, 2025, is aimed at boosting non-oil revenue and ensuring fiscal sustainability in the face of mounting debt and past subsidy expenditures. Despite

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Tinubu Names Olumode as New Controller-General of Federal Fire Service

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The appointment takes effect from August 14, 2025. The announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), on behalf of the President. According to the statement, Olumode’s appointment comes as the incumbent Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, is set to retire on

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Nurses Begin Warning Strike, Reject Federal Government Talks

Members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) under the Federal Health Institutions (FHI) Sector have commenced a seven-day warning strike starting Wednesday, firmly stating they will not suspend the industrial action even if the government initiates dialogue. According to the National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, the association had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government on July 14, 2025, urging immediate attention to critical issues affecting their welfare. Despite this, he noted, there was no official

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Fashola Urges Lagos to Preserve Its History Amid Street Naming Debates

Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has emphasized the importance of preserving the state's history to prevent distortion and uphold its cultural values, especially amid ongoing debates surrounding street naming in Lagos. Fashola made this call on Tuesday during the public unveiling of Discover Lagos State: A History Puzzle Book (Volume 1), held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island. Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the event, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat highlighted the significance of chronicling

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Petrol Prices Drop Below Dangote Refinery Rate as Marketers Slash Costs

Petrol importers have begun selling the product below the price offered by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, sparking a fresh wave of competition in the market. This development comes as Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, calls on the Federal Government to halt fuel importation. Investigations revealed that certain filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states now offer petrol for under ₦860 per litre, whereas Dangote's partners—including MRS and Heyden—sell it between ₦865 and ₦875. For instance, SGR, a station in Ogun,

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Wedding Reportedly Cancelled After Groom Learns Fiancée Owes Bank ₦8.2 Million

A wedding scheduled to take place in Kubwa, Abuja, was allegedly called off after the groom discovered that his bride-to-be owed a bank ₦8.2 million. The development surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user identified as @winifunds shared details of the incident. According to the post, the groom canceled the ceremony after learning about the massive debt, which the fiancée had reportedly failed to disclose earlier. “Man reportedly canceled wedding in Kubwa after discovering the wife-to-be

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